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WHERE Y'AT MAGAZINE
CD REVIEW - Monster For The Masses
Oh Boy! Monster For The Masses is attacking my brain! And my speakers! The last time I blew my fuse, George Bush was president, hmmm... Afroskull's latest came out just in time for halloween. The ominous Afroskull symbol on the cover, as well as the image of Godzilla attacking downtown New Orleans, shows that these freaks mean business. This group of six instrumentalists invited a slew of special guests to pump up their wicked groove that is of a hybrid of Tower of Power, Maceo Parker, The Ohio Players, Galactic and Funkadelic, but with a distinct heavy metal attitude. This is hard-core hard-bop with a thick, walloping sound that would certainly get you evicted if you cranked this stuff up higher than 5 or 6 on your volume dial. Afroskull churns our intense funk-sludge that takes no prisoners. I especially like Earl Scioneaux's wicked organ sound that evokes some of the effects utilized by Miles Davis in his early 70's fusion period. Monster For The Masses boasts solid production qualities and tight, structured horn arrangements that rollick over the funky rhythm section. If you're already a fan of Afroskull then you'll be mightily impressed with Monster For The Masses. If you haven't checked them out yet, then you're in for an exciting surprise. They rock.
-Michael Dominici