Oxes - s/t 7"
(Reptilian)
The young and exciting Oxes deliver enough fury to single-handedly revive
rock. This, their first 7", is full of thick riffs and fist pumping
rock-grooves.
The A-side, "Panda Strong," ended up on their full length. It's the best
song Van Halen never did. Off-kilter drums and dissonant guitar play along
with a very major chord riff. If instrumental anthem rock is possible, this
is it.
"Kaz Hyashi" is the B-side. It's not quite as sweet as the A-side, but it
rocks harder and is much more dissonant (which are both good right?) (right).
There is a Champs-ish moment when the guitars match up to play 5ths on a
short riff. Oh yeah.
If you get the chance, you'd be a damned fool to miss a live performance by
Oxes.
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