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THE REVIEW
Awful day; the latest reviews on the homepage give me hives.
I need to listen to a violent record to counter the early symptoms of a headache.
Henry Rollins and his band come to my aid: a war machine. "Weight" released in 1994, two years after the solid and uncompromising "The End of Silence".
A feather on the cover contrasts with the album's title. Heaviness, physicality for uncompromising Hard Rock; compared to the previous work, the tracks are more compact, even in duration. Massive, lead-heavy songs.
An experienced band that follows Henry's vocal directives; with the new bassist Melvin Gibbs who physically has nothing to envy the leader.
The cynical blows of "Disconnect" open the work: a punch in the stomach, a kick in the balls. Henry's torn, shouted voice; with the music rising in intensity. A controlled Hardcore chaos.
"Icon," "Civilized," "Liar" follow in quick succession: the sonic approach doesn't change. An annihilating, stunning auditory impact.
The Hard-Funk of "Shine" closes it all; it's still Henry's rap singing that makes the difference.
One of the best albums of the Rollins Band; I'm finished. Now it's better, much better. Life's a bastard...STEP BACK...
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The review praises Rollins Band's 1994 album Weight for its uncompromising hard rock energy and compact, intense tracks. Henry Rollins' vocal delivery and Melvin Gibbs' powerful bass work stand out. The reviewer highlights the album's raw aggression and musical precision, marking it as one of the band's best works. The closing Hard-Funk track adds a unique layer to the intense record.Tracklist Lyrics
Rollins Band
Rollins Band is an American rock group formed in 1987 by vocalist Henry Rollins after Black Flag. Known for a hard rock/post-hardcore core with funk and jazz inflections, they cut defining albums like The End of Silence and Weight, toured ferociously, and shifted lineups through the 1990s and early 2000s.08 Reviews
