It Takes Two to Tango...

This next post is dedicated to all of the dyadic acts that are giving me ragging boners, as of late. The first of which is a pair of individuals that holds a particularly sweet spot in my heart and pants - Big Business. These rad dudes from way back when can currently be seen on tour, in support and as a part of the mother-fucking Melvins!

Big Business - Here Come the Waterworks (Hydra Head; 2007)


Secondly, we have a band who recently had the privilege of opening up for Rwake on a few Western dates. Like most bands of their genre, their sound is generated by a wall of assorted guitar cabinets/heads and an over sized drum kit (think Nat Damm of Akimbo). They crush!

Black Cobra - Bestial (At A Loss; 2006)


Next we have Om, a band that features Al Cisneros and Chris Hakius, one half of the legendary stoner metal band, Sleep. I had the pleasure of seeing these two gents last night when they opened up for Pinback and they folkin' killed. This is their latest effort and it comes out October 2nd on Southern Lord. I haven't gotten the time to listen to the entire record, but they played some songs off of it in their set and it is sure to annoy all of your friends.

Om - Pilgrimage (Southern Lord; 2007)


Last but not least, we have The White Stripes with, what I think is their greatest record to date. Recorded in just two weeks, Elephant features Jack White at his pinnacle of song-writing. If you haven't already, please do yourself a favor and listen to "You've Got Her in Your Pocket," "The Air Near My Fingers," and "Ball & Biscuit." L8R RALPH N8R!

White Stripes, The - Elephant (V2 Music; 2003)