Lowtone - LOF
Self released - June 2020
Doom, blues, stoner
Rated: ****
From the first notes of their debut two-tracker LOF, French trio Lowtone make it clear their name's as much a mission statement as it is a warning. The sheer weight of the riffs and seismic bass steamrolls unprepared listeners, dealing out Wo Fat levels of heaviness across two long cuts of bluesy doom. Lead track "LANDS OF FIELDS" sets the stage with a mammoth stomp, grumbling along with Sabbath swing in what could easily be an excellent instrumental, until the vocals introduce themselves as the surprise cherry on top. Like a gruffer Chris Cornell, the clean singing is both forceful and emotive, complementing the bouncing beats and delivering ear worm hooks. Lowtone show off an extensive arsenal throughout "LANDS OF FIELDS", including a highlight Iommi-worshipping break that sees the guitar and quaking bass trade off creeping licks. The second track "LUDIVINE" takes a slightly different direction, trading low and slow doom for an upbeat, bouncing blues riff that loses none of the previous weight, and somehow introduces an even grimier bass tone. The drums are driving and rock steady, offering perfectly placed fills left and right. A solo straight from a 70s guitar hero jam tops it off, and Lowtone stand triumphant at the end of their short but sweet first slab of heavy. Repeat listens are simply a necessity for this crushing one-two of bluesy doom, and more tunes from the trio can't come soon enough.
(Written by Shasta Beast)
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