LP Review: "Gammagelu" by Negative Wall

Gammagelu

Has anyone ever noticed that typically doom metal isn't gloomy or depressing? There really needs be a peer reviewed study there.

In the meantime, it's worth noting that Goats of Doom got me all riled up for some doom metal and didn't deliver, so it's time to get that itch scratched.

Negative Wall is one of Tommy Stewart's projects. It's him on bass and vocals.

Gammagelu is science fiction concept album, but as we don't discuss lyrics here... moving on.

This record is slow and fuzzy. There's really not an appropriate analogy for that, but we'll keep looking. The guitars sound like they were recorded with a speaker out. That's how perfect the fuzz is.

The vocals are...and this isn't meant as a pejorative..lacking confidence. This has never been a superlative,  but for this album, it's a perfect fit. I've not examined the storyline, but the idea of someone recounting their experiences and not being believed would fit this delivery like a glove.

Guitars? You want solos and wah wah and all that great good stuff...well Negative Wall has got'em along with chunk riffs and angular curves.

Release 2/8/19 BANDCAMP FACEBOOK