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The Atomic Bitchwax 4

1 Pawn Shop
2 Middle Man
3 Daisy Chain
4 Giant
5 Revival
6 Astronomy Domine
7 Don't Do It
8 Sometime Wednesday
9 Super Computer
10 Run
11 Wreck You

Biography
The Atomic Bitchwax originated as a side project of Monster Magnet lead guitarist Ed Mundell, ex-Godspeed bassist/vocalist Chris Kosnik, and drummer Keith Ackerman. All three of them were by then veterans of the thriving New Jersey stoner rock scene, and, after almost seven years of jamming in their spare time, the trio finally found time to record and release their self-titled debut album in the summer of 1999. Specializing in high-octane, '70s-based hard rock infused with stabs of space rock and psychedelia, and characterized by Mundell's explosive, Tommy Bolin-inspired guitar heroics, Bitchwax's debut stunned retro-rock fans with its unexpected brilliance; but their independent label, MIA, suddenly went out of business barely a year later. Thankfully, the group was instantly snapped up by Tee Pee Records, but their 2000 sophomore effort, Atomic Bitchwax II, was clearly rushed, its songs underwhelmingly second-rate, and the media-shy Mundell struggled to come to terms with his more prominent status as star of the group. In early 2002, The Atomic Bitchwax issued their third album for a third label (Meteor City), the also disappointing Spit Blood, after which they seemed to lose focus as Mundell retreated to his more comfortable, hired-gun role with Monster Magnet. Workaholic Kosnik soon started a new band named Black NASA. But he and Ackerman also resurrected Bitchwax, this time out with Finn Ryan (ex of the space-stoner act Core) on guitar. III appeared through Meteor City in June 2005. ~ Ed Rivadavia, All Music Guide

The Atomic Bitchwax - 4
Review by Mark Richard(Backer)
Meteorcity (?)
Release date : June 2008

I couldn't wait until June to hear this so I forked over $10 and downloaded the zip file. I was a little unsure after my first listen about what I thought. The music did not immediately grab me like their past releases. The frenzied rock was scaled back with the exception of the albums two instrumentals ("Giant" and "Super Computer."

The pop sensibilities of TAB "3" are more prominent with songs like "Daisy Chain" and the Smithereens s t y l e of "Sometime Wednesday."

However, I decided to give TAB "4" a chance and I am sure as hell glad I did. This record is indeed a grower and the more I hear it, the better it gets! The singing of Chris Kosnik and Finn Ryan continues to captivate these songs with hooks and melody alike. Tracks like "Revival" and the closer "Wreck You" forge some excellent vocals along the lines of QOTSA. They do a stellar version of Pink Floyd's "Astronomy Domine" and layer keyboards over some songs. The musicianship is top-notch as usual with running bass lines and bluesy guitar leads throughout. New drummer Bob Pantella (Monster Magnet) does a great job as well.

If you are a fan of the Bitchwax, especially of "3" and the studio tracks off of "Boxriff" then you should have no problem accepting these songs. But again, multiple listens are required because one run through will not do.

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