HORSE the band "R. Borlax" (click album cover for review)

Review by: ERic Drumm

Every once in a while, there is a band that makes you scratch your head and say "what the fuck is this?". HORSE the band have accomplished that with thier album "R. Borlax". The keyboard in this band is insane. You'd think that a lead keyboard would either not work or be downright stupid, but here they make it work with flying colors. Still integrating double bass pedals, whammy dives, hammer note solos, AND a lightning fast lead keyboars, its nothing short of incredible

The standout track is "Cutsman", hands down. About a villian from MegaMan, you are subjected to an assualt of chug chug guitar and a soaring keyboard. Its like On Broken Wings meets Jefferson Starship. The best way to describe this song is if Eddie Van Halen was on speed while we wrote "Jump". Heavy enough for the hardest kids, and fun enough to make the snottiest hipster chuckle, its a pure classic.

The rest of the album is in the same vain as "Cutsman". It feels like you are in a Nintendo game, and I think that that was the desired effect. I kept wanting to check my health meter. I really enjoyed this album. Its heavy, ridiculous, and fun. It appeals to all. whether is hardcore, grindcore, Nintendocore, what have you, its downright enjoyable. Between the larger than life keyboards and the double bass, this had me air guitaring all the way through.