Third is "Middle-Class White Boy Blues", which talks of religious skepticism and finding inspiration in life. Next is "VoodooTranceMission", whose in-your-face lyrics are about giving someone the voodoo they want/need.Īnother funk-based track, Frank's vocals here are buried in the mix, but their rapid fire nature is fun, and they do fit the music a little better here! Again, I am getting a distinct 1970s funk vibe, but the guitar work is solid, and you can tell everyone had fun working on this! For me, I prefer the opener for the more audible vocals and less repetitive structure. Listen for horn and violin input, even! Frank's vocals are a wide contrast from the music, taking on an almost rap rock vibe with punk-style chorus shouting, which I didn't expect! In a sense, this song serves a purpose to showcase Frank & Rob's influences and carefree approach to Swampgut, and I can totally picture this in a '70s cop show, but fans of their heavier side may be left wanting. After an introduction with bubbling water, the song proper takes on a 1970s funk rock vibe with a fun, bouncy atmosphere, if not really that evocative of the Canadian Shield itself. The opening song's title is entitled "Canadian Shield Rock", and is effectively their mission statement about who they are & what they play. As usual for Bandcamp, the album is free to stream there as well, but consider buying it to support Swampgut's work! With 11 tracks running for just under an hour in length, let's begin this album review! Swampgut are represented here by singer/drummer Frank McCormick and guitarist Rob MacDonald, with other instrument roles on select songs credited on Bandcamp where appropriate, while former 12 Gauge Ready bassist Dave "Beano" Barrett guests on tracks #3-4, and Boyd & Kevin are also credited for supplying sound effects.Įxclusively a digital release (remember, Swampgut are a studio project), you can buy this album at the above links for $5 or more if so inclined. Independently released on February 19th via their Bandcamp page, "Swampgut" was recorded locally at their home studio Spiderpotty Records, and was later mixed at 62nd Chamber Productions by ex-AlgomA bandmates Boyd Rendell and Kevin Campbell. It's now time for our 141st monthly CD review at The Sault Metal Scene, as we're taking a look at reunited local "shield rock" duo Swampgut's self-titled debut studio album! While not technically their first "album", their four prior releases are live recordings from jam sessions.
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