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Rating: THE REVIEW
1991 Repulsion releases "Face" by Big Chief throughout Europe.
1992 Sub-Pop, seeing the potential of the Michigan quintet, decides to brand them for the United States.
As I mentioned before, "Face" is also tagged Sub-Pop, so is it grunge? I don't know this, but what I do know is that this album stands out for its punk rhythms instilled by Barry Henssler, whom we remember for having been part of "Necros," one of the first American punk bands, which disbanded in '88 after an illustrious career that saw them touring with names like the "Misfits" and "Megadeth."
In addition to punk sounds, you can glimpse touches of "Melvins"-style Stoner-Rock and a peculiarity that sets it apart from other albums by Big Chief, its slow and morbid pacing in the style of "Black Sabbath".
What else to say, an album that personally gave me a lot from the first listen, I hope it will be the same for you.
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Big Chief's 1991 album 'Face' combines punk rhythms with stoner rock elements and a slow, morbid pace inspired by Black Sabbath. Released in Europe by Repulsion and later by Sub-Pop in the US, the Michigan quintet's work stands out for its unique blend of genres. Barry Henssler's punk background enriches the album's sound, making it a noteworthy listen for fans of grunge and alternative rock. The reviewer found the album personally impactful from the first listen.
Big Chief
Big Chief were an American rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan, active from 1989 to 1996. Fronted by Barry Henssler (formerly of Necros), they released records on labels including Sub Pop and blended punk energy with stoner/hard rock weight. Key releases include Face and Mack Avenue Skullgame.01 Reviews
