GEEZER BUTLER
(see also GZR)

"Ohmwork" (Sanctuary Records; 2005)

Reviewed by Snidermann

Bill "Geezer" Butler, bassist for the legendary heavy metal group Black Sabbath, released this solo project under the unassuming name, GZR back in 2005. However, Geezer Butler is not just a figurehead, playing simple bass riffs or standing back and letting other people simply work for him. At 56 years of age (at the time of this recording), he attacks his bass with the same piss and vigor he did for Black Sabbath back in the 70s. GZR (or G//Z/R at it has also been called) has released two additional releases, called "Plastic Planet," "Black Science" and now "Ohmwork."

I don't know about the previous releases, but "Ohmwork" is intense, high caliber and full of all the killer shit that makes a good metal release. Geezer Butler has surrounded himself with killer musicians such as Clark Brown on vocals, Pedro Howse on guitar, Toby Wright (mixer), Chad Smith on drums and, of course, Geezer on bass and serving as album producer. Excellent songwriting, killer presentation with plenty of hooks just to keep you interested. I have listened to "Ohmwork" a few times and I always seem to find something new and exciting and that, in my opinion, is a sign of damn good music. 

Just a quick note about the band name: Apparently, this album (and probably the previous two) has been released throughout the years with the artist name Geezer Butler, GZR and even G/Z/R.

For more information, check out http://www.geezerbutler.com.

Rating Guide:

A classic. This record will kick your ass.

Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.

So-so. You've heard better.

Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.

Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.

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