*Acid Bath - When the kite strings pop (1994)*

Acid Bath - When the kite strings pop (1994)

Fantastic sludge metal from the swamps and gutters of human wretched existence, too much? The riffs are impecabble, Dax Riggs's vocal performance is distinctive and unique, like a doomed man still waiting for some sort of silver lining in the bleakness of days. Pardon that, but I'm extremely infatuated by this album.

Acid Bath recorded only two studio albums between 1991 and 1997 and disbanded after tragic death of bassist Audie Pitre in an automobile accident. To note that side project Agents of Oblivion, also deserves a listen and that the frontman and vocalist, Dax Riggs continued to pursue an interesting solo career.

ACID BATH - WHEN THE KITE STRINGS POP format: CD

The lyrics are also a strong asset in this record bordering on poetry, one that is equally beautiful and destructive. The main scandal regarding this album was actually related to the cover art that depicts art by known serial killer John H Gacy, however Rotten Records's director defended the band's choice until the end.

Now considered a true cult classic, this band still manages to remain unjustly underrated. Do listen, if you haven't already.

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