Spineshank – Strictly Diesel

Spineshank – Strictly Diesel
Taken from the vault in this review is one of those forgotten gems, Spineshank very first album" Strictly Diesel". Sadly overlooked and overshadowed by the bands later more mainstream releases, this album despite its age and less polished sound does come to surprise and entertain its listeners.

Kicking off with its strong distorted bass sound, really sets the tone of this album, a tone throughout this album of almost anguish and pain. Represented wonderfully by Johnny Santos harsh screaming vocal, gives the sound a real depth, and emotional feel.

Driving the sound into full motion, the guitars on this album are of a more technical nature, using more complex techniques than the average predictable riffs of the mainstream Nu metal bands. This use of guitar only heightens the emotional feel of this album, during its many slower interludes. The Drums of this album do work hand-in-hand with the much forgotten programmed industrial noise and distortion, combined with that strong bass sound give another dynamic to this album that is very over looked.

From it startling Beatles cover of "while my guitar gently weeps" to the many brilliant tracks on this album makes it certainly one to dig out of your collection and give another airing. An impressive piece of work, and very enjoyable classic album.

Best tracks: Shove bolt, if it breathes, Grey
[8 /10]