ULTRA'S SUNDAY SOUNDS

MIXED BAG

Mixed Bag is not the name of a band, but refers to a post with two very different tunes which would normally not be played together.  

I mentioned the untitled track from Nullset's self-titled album in last week's post, so I wanted to make sure it gets posted.  It's an awesome bonus track; you actually feel like the band gave you a gift.

Next:  Even though I posted a review of this Atomic Bitchwax album a couple of weekends ago, the album is really special and needs to be shared.  Here is "Down With The Swirl" from TAB's album "Gravitron."

In my opinion, The Atomic Bitchwax's Gravitron and Elder's Lore are the frontrunners for album of the year.  Hope you enjoyed these tunes       -ULTRA

ULTRA'S SUNDAY SOUNDS

MASSACHUSETTS METAL FLASHBACK

Two bands from Framingham, from the nineties and a bit more: Controlled Aggression and 
Gangsta Bitch Barbie.  Both of these bands had mastered the art of the entertaining live show.  I had the pleasure of seeing both of these bands multiple times, once together 
(at Bill's Bar on Lansdowne St)  

Here is "Lowa Case "G"" by Controlled Agression:

Contolled Aggression:

Joe D'Arco - Drums

Bob Bruni - Guitar

Dan Bongiorno - guitar

Brendan Cheever - Bass/Vocals

Kenny Smith, the singer and frontman for Gangsta Bitch Barbie, had the charisma of a David Lee Roth and the energy of the Energizer Bunny on speed.  GBB went on to change their name to Nullset after Mattel threatened  them with a lawsuit.  The 2001 self-titled album by Nullset is great, with El Naturale being one of my favorites, and the untitled track being probably the coolest untitled track there has ever been included in an album.  

Here is "Fluff O Nutta" by Gangsta Bitch Barbie:

Gangsta Bitch Barbie:

Ken - Vocals

Chris - Guitars

Danny - Drums

Todd - Guitars

Jim - Bass

I might have to post the untitled Nullset track next week; it's special.  Till then - ULTRA