The Charlotte Mercury Showcase

Wed, 16 Feb 2005

Kiajaroovah opened the Showcase with a low, oscillating bass rumble and clanging discordant guitar, before kicking in with a rocking groove. All well and good while the singer actually sang, but then he went into that demented nu-metal hollering that regular readers will know that I feel obliged to lampoon!
Haaauuuurrrrgggghhhh!
Technical drum problems resulted in a percussion-free, melodic and laid-back follow up, where I warmed to the unpronounceable outfit.
From here on in they fascinated with some free-flowing drumming, experimental avant-garde backing and extended psychedelic wig-outs with guitar feedback, finishing with a maelstrom of sound.

Author: JR