KYUSS — Wretch

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Album · 1991

Filed under Stoner Metal
By KYUSS

Tracklist

1. Beginning Of What's About to Happen Hwy 74 (4:43)
2. Love Has Passed Me By (3:12)
3.Son of a Bitch (6:03)
4. Black Widow (2:44)
5. Katzenjammer (2:23)
6. Deadly Kiss (5:05)
7. The Law (7:53)
8. Isolation (2:48)
9. I'm Not (4:39)
10.Big Bikes (5:01)
11.Stage III (4:14)

Total Time 48:45

Line-up/Musicians

- Brant Bjork / Drums
- John Garcia / Vocals
- Nick Oliveri / Bass
- Josh Homme / Guitar

- Chris Cockrell / Bass (Tracks 4, 6)

About this release

September 1991. Dali Records 3704-61256-1/3705-61256-2/3705-61256-4

Producer Kyuss, Catherine Enny, Ron Krown.

Thanks to alberto muñoz for the addition and colt, Lynx33, Unitron for the updates

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SilentScream213
Kyuss’ debut album is an incredibly generic affair even though it helps set the stage for a new genre of metal. They aren’t really doing anything super unique though, just making the already existent Stoner Rock a bit heavier. Some of the songs have some really fun, groovy riffs and rhythms, namely the first two tracks and the beginning of “The Law.” Unfortunately, “the Law” is a nearly 8-minute track that cannot hold that momentum for even a fraction of it’s runtime.

Therein lies a huge problem here; though it has its moments, every song is overlong and repetitive, and for some reason, usually repeating boring chords as opposed to the riffs that are actually good. The songwriting is very standard, the lyrics suck, and the vocals are annoying. Even if you like “fun” metal, I don’t see this doing too much. Not bad by any means, but not to my taste.
Kingcrimsonprog
Wretch is the debut studio album from the legendary stoner/desert rock band Kyuss. Who’s lineup features Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri, Brant Bjork and John Garcia all of whom have become synonymous with interesting and creative music.

Released in 1991, the album sounds a lot different to the later Kyuss albums, all of which are essential listening for any fan of the genre, and even the band have stated at different points how they were unhappy with the sound quality on this early album.

While Wretch may not sound musically all that similar to the better Kyuss material or as good in terms of production, it is still an interesting and enjoyable record that fans should give a fair try. Tracks like “Katzenjammer,” “Son Of A Bitch” and especially “Stage III” are high quality and worth a listen.

Overall, Wretch shouldn’t be your first Kyuss album, but if you have already tried their three main studio albums and if you just want some more music from Kyuss, don’t feel that this isn’t worth trying out.

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