Shellfin -
Stay for TeaReview by John Pegoraro (StonerRock.com)
Self Released
Release date: 2009
Brisbane's Shellfin doesn't soft peddle Kyuss' influence – they flat out state they were born from a mutual love of that seminal band – but to give credit where credit's due, it's not a slavish devotion. Sure, the group's approach, right down to the tone, is familiar enough, but the title track, “Mud,” and “Under the Ailing Sun” bring enough to the table to stand on their own. “Stay for Tea” in particular is a catchy, hard-hitting song, one that has the same sort of immediate accessibility of Unida or Dozer. The other two tracks, “7-8 Inches of Fist” and “The Extent of It,” have their moments but don't make much of an impression. As far as debuts go, this one has promise.
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