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THUMB
"3"
(Victory; 2001)
Reviewed by Rose Grech
Thumb, one of the first bands to utilize hip-hop influenced vocals over
heavy rock and slight electronic sampling, has a new album out entitled
"3." They have been doing this since 1993 with little US acclaim as the
mainstream music industry has been building a similar sound.
Thumb is an aggressive yet thought provoking German hardcore rock band. Though the music is
mostly driven by heavy drums, guitar and bass, there is some hip-hop undertones with clear, catchy
yet anger ridden lyrics.
They also reveal a lighter, softer side with their song "Stupid" were vocalist Claus Grabke sounds
sincere and saddened. Grabke's vocal style could be compared to bands like Rage Against the
Machine, Papa Roach and Deftones added with his own distinctive, brutal and at times comforting
sound.
Thumb successfully blends different popular styles of music creating a diverse range of songs. Their newest album "3" is the latest incarnation of these trendsetters.
So whatever kind of music you are into they may have something to offer
to you with their new sound, which has a great variety of musical style elements.
For more information, check out http://www.thumbpage.de.
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.
Copyright © 2001 by R. Scott Bolton. All rights
reserved.
Revised:
12 Aug 2024 14:33:57 -0400.
