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3,865 posts since 4/21/2004
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Posted on 11/29/2004 at 3:21:10 PM
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Nightstalker – Just a Burn Review by Lotus_Style (StonerRock.com) Mad Prophet Records Release date September 14, 2004 Strong biker stoner rock, courtesy of an Athens, Greece trio of very hairy gentlemen (on the CD art, they seriously look like Motorhead’s nephews). Nightstalker nicely capture a vibe inspired by ‘90’s heavies – most notably Monster Magnet circa Dopes to Infinity and Power Trip, – without sounding slavishly imitative. No, in fact, Nightstalker have a pretty unique thing going on. Case in point: “Silver Shark,” which opens with a page from Loop’s songbook, tape echo manipulations and mesmerizing repetitive bass-drum groove sucking you in before guitarist Tolis steps on a pedal and mows down armies during the refrain. “Don’t Blow My High” and its “Have a drink on me/Whatever you like” chorus invokes the mighty AC/DC and is Just A Burn’s catchiest moment, i.e., don’t be surprised if you catch yourself humming/singing it in your head over and over for an afternoon. (Trust me, I speak from experience.) The mellow ‘n’ spacey “Shadows” works wonderfully as an album closer, the come-down, if you will, and ranks as one of the CD’s finest moments. The remainder of the album consists of mid-tempo arrangements with lots of soft/loud/soft/loud dynamics. Vocalist Argy has the perfect voice for the music: low and smoky but with some flex ability. Production-wise, we’re talking a big, crisp, well-recorded rock record. Ultimately, Just A Burn should satisfy most any stoner rocker searching for punchy, fuzzed-out goodness. Pack another one.
URL: http://www.nightstalkerband.com
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55,337 posts since 7/17/2002
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Posted on 11/29/2004 at 3:21:42 PM
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I`m never going to work another day in my life
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1,702 posts since 1/18/2000
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Posted on 11/29/2004 at 4:07:33 PM
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OK, I've been following these guys for more than 10 years and this must be the most spot on piece I have read about them, at least coming from someone that just encountered Stalker's music. Congrats Lotus.
To my great pleasure, I see that both records that ATH carried are already unavailable so some of you are clever enough to know what's up. Please post your opinion about them.
Lotus, you should definitely listen to their 1995 opus called USE. In my top 5 stoner rock records ever.
Here's my review for Monolith webzine:
Finally! 4 years after their last work (The Ritual EP) and almost a decade after their only LP (Use), Nightstalker are back with a new album. No need to repeat here the importance of Nightstalker music. While their work has never passed by the limiting boundaries of our little country, it holds a unique place in the heavy rock world and the band is hailed as one of the best acts that the acid rock scene of the 90’s has to offer. At least for those in the know. Hopefully some things will change with this release, and Just A Burn will reach a bigger audience in and out of Greece.
The huge difference between the band’s earlier works and this one, is the absence of Harry. Just the idea of a Nightstalker without Geros (as he’s better known around here) sounds like rolling a joint without weed. You still smoke but where is the high? Luckily, this isn’t the case. I don’t know how much of this material was written/recorded before Harry’s departure but Tolis the new guitar player, has done an amazing job considering whose shoes he’s been playing in. The record is an aural barrage of heavy, straight in your face riffs and endorphin-releasing solos. Mad props to the new guy.
The record starts with All Around (Satanic Drugs From Outer Space)!!! The subtitle in the parenthesis will give you a good des c r i p tion of what this release is about. Space heavy rock that will feel like a legal natural high after each and every listen. Your mind will take a trip, all around all around… I’m not going to write a song by song review, the album is full of shreddin’ dynamites like All Around, Just A Burn, Don’t Blow My High, Line, Iron. All of these songs carry the trademark vocal delivery of Argy that always leads to an excessive sing-along. The man has that rare talent of writing simple lyrics with a deep impact that you simply cannot get out of your head. Explode continues from where This Is U (from Use) had stopped, meaning a soulful ballad that most heavy rockers won’t dare to write in fear of the cheese factor. Nightstalker are not afraid to lay their feelings out in the open like that and Tolis throws a sweet mind melting solo to cover it. And what can we say about Silver Shark? One of the best tunes Stokoi ever composed, full of vocal and sound effects, with an excellent lyrical content. It rightfully earns its place right next to the band’s other psyched hymns, Mad Prophet, Half Face Of God & Galactic Revolution. The record closes with a mellow, bleak tune called Shadows in a trippin’ atmosphere…
Combine the raw, powerful rhythm section played by Andreas and Argy (yes, he handles both singing and drumming) with all of the above and you’ll get the ecstatic electric pleasure that we've learned to expect from the band. Although this is the 4th release by the mighty Stalker, it feels somehow like it marks a new era for them. Good luck guys. Burn it all…
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I was glad to see these guys finally get on here. I have a friend who sent me the first few from Europe. She is huge into Monster Magnet and thought i would dig them cause they sorta have the same vibe as MM. I dug the fuck outta them. I need to get the new one. I thought the last full length was great. Hopefully they can make it over here one day to play some shows. Make sure you hit Detroit!
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2,257 posts since 11/15/2000
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Posted on 12/21/2004 at 1:50:01 PM
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Reading comprehension is a lost art.
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9 posts since 6/11/2004
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Posted on 1/4/2005 at 9:51:14 PM
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Just got this a week ago and love it!! Looking forward to more Nightstalker tunes from ATH.
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328 posts since 11/2/2003
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Posted on 7/24/2005 at 10:02:31 PM
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Damn....just got turned on to theses guys. Cant wait to get all of their releases and road trip to this shit. Anyone know anything about shows in the States?????
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5 posts since 4/18/2005
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Posted on 7/27/2005 at 3:38:35 PM
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I do... unfortunately there is none :/
"just a burn" is a killer album... if you are new to this band, look out in any p2p programme you 're using, for their "use" album which is just great (i'm afraid it's almost impossible to get across an "official" copy of it), to me is one of the top-5 stoner-rock albums ever, or even the ep that they released in 2000, called "the ritual"
you can visit their website, it's www.nightstalkerband.com ... there are 4 songs (one from "the ritual", the other three from "use") available for download
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...I talk to planets baby...
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1,702 posts since 1/18/2000
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Posted on 4/6/2006 at 10:26:35 AM
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4,260 posts since 11/2/2005
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Posted on 4/16/2006 at 1:00:08 PM
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What is it w/ you Greeks and rock? Ever notice how many Greek names are in 60's garage rock bands esp. in New York State? R. Paul has really throw a chunk of the stuff my way and a bunch of it belongs in the hearts and, unh, mynds of y'all.
If you ever liked fucked garage rooted Dream Syndicate/70's hard rock trickery a kin to Australias wonderful Died Pretty fuckin' STEP RIGHT UP to The Last Drives lp, "blood nirvana".
HOW ABOUTS a Stoner Rock feature on Greek rock action Paul ?
Wit hpictures, esp. that one of Yell-o Yell looking like a Scientist vs. Cure fan club ? :)
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"some thrash to remember, some thrash to forget".- Kant
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42,479 posts since 7/29/2000
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Posted on 3/6/2007 at 11:11:35 AM
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I got the vinyl LP some time ago and finally got to listening to it. It's really good isn't it? Especially on well - every song on it.
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BAN THE STONER ROCK FACEBOOK TRAITORS
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Keep Stonered !!!
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4,260 posts since 11/2/2005
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Posted on 6/5/2007 at 7:32:55 PM
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...just heard a track on K666 and shit these guys really have legs. The mp3 juke is a great resource; man a fella could hear a lotta music there.
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"some thrash to remember, some thrash to forget".- Kant
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