Thursday, November 26, 2009

Fu Manchu - Go for It... Live!





A live album is always what I wanted from this band.  Listening to their previous albums gives you the idea that these guys would rock much harder live.  This album delivers the goods and is an aural treat to any rock enthusiast.  The songs that sound so simple in studio are drawn out into impressive jams that makes you wish you could drive a Hot-Rod down the Pacific Coast Highway at top speed.  It's so called "Stoner Rock" at it's absolute best.  Intricate improvised drum beats, deep complex bass licks, and soaring guitar work make this a beautiful mix of simple braindead rock and pure rocking the fuck out.  I've been listening to this for a few years and I'm still performing embarassing air guitar solos when I hear it.


"Go for It...Live! is an absolute must for those enamored by Fu Manchu's buzzy sound, and a great introduction for those curious about a band woefully ignored by radio stations and video channels." (Allmusic album review)


Rating: 9/10


Videos:
Laserblast! (Best song in my opinion, the second half of the track is an impressive guitar jam)
Asphalt Rising (Skip to 1:30)
Mongoose
Saturn III (The ultimate space jam.  Be sure to be stoned out of your tree and own a great pair of headphones)





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