The Kings of Psychobilly offer a new devilish work to the hungry hellhounds of this world, or THE METEORS have released a new album.
There’s nothing more to say about THE METEORS. They are the band that has shaped Psychobilly like no other band, yes, they even invented Psychobilly. The band led by mastermind P. Paul Fenech has been active for over 30 years and is not only still very active but also still present. They are still the band in Psychobilly! Anyone who listens to Psychobilly inevitably encounters THE METEORS.
The trio plays the original Psychobilly. This may seem slow, cumbersome, and lacking in action to many young fans. I felt the same way when I started with punk and heard all the '77 bands for the first time. It was only as I got older that I learned to appreciate these bands, especially for what they did for the genre, for the movement. It’s similar with THE METEORS.
The sixteen songs of “Doing the Lords Work“ are dark, ominous, and fascinating. Just like the songs of THE METEORS are. However, the band also incorporates other styles in easily digestible doses into their music. Surf, Rock’n’Roll, and Country are the biggest influences. Some samples and effects can also be found on the record.
For instance, the first song is equipped with samples. This surprised me, as it was an unexpected element that I hadn’t anticipated.
Classic psycho numbers can of course also be found on the album. A prime example is “She screams out my Name.” “Girl Meat Fever” (what a title!) is another song that invites you to wrecken. Wrecken, the dancing of the Psychobillies, which of course is something that THE METEORS are said to have invented. Once you’re warmed up from the first songs, “The Day the Earth dripp´d Blood” comes in as an unusually fast song that will surely become a hit live in no time.
The songs of THE METEORS are primarily to be listened to in darkness, mainly in lonely areas or in clubs frequented by the appropriate audience. The songs have a unique charm, a unique fascination, and they can be frightening. THE METEORS have never been a show band; it comes across more serious and frightening with this band.
So, everything as always. THE METEORS, as always playing in a different league!
