Friday 14 February 2014

REVIEW: Bloodsucking Zombies from Outer Space - Toxic Terror Trax


Most of us are used to hearing small EP’s and short demos these days, but from BZFOS comes a 19-track delight that never lets up. It's definitely different from the rest of the releases they have put out, featuring lots of sampling work throughout for intros and whatnot, as well as other elements that are not at all out of place in these songs, including: organs, theremin, keyboards and I believe (don’t quote me on it) I heard some brass in one particular track. They have a very defined style for sure, though I can definitely see the influences from bands like Calabrese, Nekromantix, and of course a lot of classic Punk and Psychobilly.

Starting off strong right away, the disturbing, perturbing and oh so lovely intro sets the rest of the album up perfectly, with keys and organs that really draw the listener into this world BZFOS have created. “Radio Active” is the next delicious number and another strong one at that; it definitely has a classic psychobilly/deathrock sound to it, in addition to some punky and even almost synth-rock parts. The music video that goes along with it is a must-watch as well, featuring some very ghoulish colour schemes and as always from these guys, amazing looking special FX/make-up.
“Werewolf in a Girls Dormitory” is another solid track from the album with its hopping, jumping rhythms and beats that make you want to dance with the dead! As always it has a catchy sing-along chorus, like many of the tracks on this killer release. Not to discredit the album, but it does have a lot of tracks, and I cannot talk about how much I love them all here… So to end of on a solid note, a final (and possibly this ghouls favourite) track; "G.H.O.U.L." kicks off with a barbershop quartet-style vocal intro and then almost shockingly drops back into the psychotic chaos that is the Bloodsucking Zombies.

This is definitely a highly recommended release, especially for how many tracks you’re getting! Who puts out 19 track albums anymore?! Regardless, it’s a must-have if you know anything about BZFOS or if you find that you have an inkling for horror-themed rock/punk.

Judge for yourself, though I think it's their best work to date!

8.5/10 Skulls


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Reviewed by Ghoulshow