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Hailing from nowhere near Belgrade, Serbia (try Indianapolis, Indiana in the U.S., friends) come the mostly instrumental sounds of Devils of Belgrade, and what a marvelous bunch of music this is to behold. Tracks of the Cloven Hoof sports no less than nine solid tracks that run the gamut from Thrash to Sludge to Stoner to Progressive to Power to plain ol' Blues and Rock - and then back again. Brilliant, really. That they remain unsigned is curious, too, because they truly are a talented bunch. Specific mention must be made of Kreeb's bass because he's as much a virtuoso as the 6-string slingers (Adam and Hatchet). And drummer Todd is certainly no slouch, stopping on a dime just quick enough to pick it up (hey, free money!), and keeping up with - or propelling to madness? - his band mates.
Some song titles are really riotous, here's looking at "Corpseweed" and "Diary of a Hashish Eater," but album opener "Swirling Frozen Doom" would be a keeper with a less clever name. Highlights include the entire album, but "Lung Stripper Lowdown" is easily the most interesting, what with that swamp guitar blues bit. Sonically one would rightly reminisce about Karma to Burn, the instrumental nature of this beast undoubtedly aiding the comparison, while at times The Atomic Bitchwax and The Fucking Champs are recalled. The band's ability to blend all aspects of its influences invokes the majesty of Mastodon while not sounding alike at all. The Devils of Belgrade simply like what they like and not so simply play what they play (i.e., this is heady stuff). Tracks of the Cloven Hoof rules. That's all that needs to be said. Buy it. Now. And tell 'em Tony from Tartarean Desire sentcha.
| Tracklist |
| 1. Swirling Frozen Doom |
| 2. Corpseweed |
| 3. Discus Lord |
| 4. Lungstripper Lowdown |
| 5. Skelerang |
| 6. The Shadow Over Innsmouth |
| 7. Tracks of the Cloven Hoof |
| 8. Phantom Skull |
| 9. Diary of a Hashish Eater |
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