Album Review: Thousand Watt Stare - Thousand Watt Stare

Remember the huge hype around Dave Grohl’s Them Crooked Vultures? Remember what a disappointment they were? Well, Thousand Watt Stare are what they should have sounded like, despite this EP being recorded in just a day. Heavily influenced by bands such as QOTSA and The Clash, this EP is a classic bit of vintage rock.

Kicking off the EP with ‘Downsider’, Thousand Watt Stare get right down to the catchy and melodic rock that they seem to do so well. The vocals are powerful and are not far from Dave Grohl himself, even if they do sound a bit forced and nasal in parts. ‘Lights Out’ sounds like it could have been the B-side to London Calling, but continues with the catchy chorus and memorable hooks like the previous track. The guitar and bass lines aren’t the most original things ever, but who needs them to be ground breaking when you’ve got such inventive lyrics?

Thousand Watt Stare Announce New EP

Thousand Watt Stare will release their self-titled EP on Hardline Entertainment on November 16th.