Blood Of The Sun - Burning On The Wings Of Desire (2012)

Deserves inclusion just for that killer hammond organ on the sublime go-go groove of 'Let It Roll'. Apparently this is the Texan bands fourth record,a sun-drenched rock n' roll screamer has a stoner element - according to the stoner fans - although if you ask me more associations with late '60s and '70s southern style groove and psychedelia. The five-piece feature the vocal talents of Mark Zammeron, and also Saint Vitus drummer henry Vasquez. It's almost as if Deep Purple just got a makeover! 'Death Ride' swoons in on that gushing hammond and rich guitar riffs, and the vocals are soulfully epic. The majestic 'Good & Evil' - featuring the vocal drool of Wino from Saint Vitus - fetures another acid-drenched organ and swirling guitar. It's the type of sound probably quite typical in the late '60s, but great to hear such a breezy sound squirming its way into the modern day, I'm imagining this must be ultra-cool as a liveshow. The hammond certainly takes over on most of the tracks, and it's an instrument I could put up with all day. The funky strut of 'Good Feeling' follows in the same upbeat vein. This is very much vintage sounding hard rock, often lacking originality but feel good all the way through...nice. 7/10