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On the Radar: Black Thai

Here they are. (Photo by Gail Rush)Sometimes these things just fall into your lap. My first encounter with Allston, MA‘s Black Thai came via the news that they’re recording a new three-song demo at the famed New Alliance East Studios. After seeing they were from Allston, I figured a safe bet was that at least one member of Cortez current or former was involved with Black Thai, and wouldn’t you know, guitarist Scotty Fuse is right in there along with We’re all Gonna Die vocalist/guitarist Jim Healy.

The four-piece is rounded out by bassist Cory Cocomazzi and drummer Kyle Rasmussen, and they play riff-led Southern rock/metal that’s more or less unpretentious stoner with a heavier edge. Judging by the two tracks on their MySpace (presented in fancypants widget form below), Black Thai are starting at a pretty good point when it comes to developing their sound. “Satan’s Toolshed,” at a hefty 7:42, doesn’t get boring or lose its edge, which is an accomplishment for a new band even if one made up of experienced players.

If River City Revival-era Alabama Thunderpussy had been from Massachusetts, they might sound something like Black Thai. Healy‘s vocals could probably come down a notch in their next mixing session (I’m a fan of low-mixed vocals in general and will allow this affects my judgment of such things), but if “Satan’s Toolshed” and “The Ladder” are anything to go by, these dudes are well worth keeping on the radar for when that next demo shows up.

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5 Responses to “On the Radar: Black Thai”

  1. Cortez says:

    Hey JJ,
    I can email you copies of the final mixes if you’d like. Hit me up blackthaiband (at) yahoo.com

    -Scott

  2. Zodiac Lung says:

    These guys are really good and very cool. They were willing to be on the Sludge Swamp compilation, Swamp Comp Vol I, that can be downloaed here:
    http://sludgeswamp.blogspot.com/2009/09/band-approved-swamp-jams.html.

    JJ wrote a little feature on it here: http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2009/09/23/sludgeswampcomp/

  3. Woody says:

    Black Thai was some of the best bud going round The Bronx circa 1983. I expect their music to be of the same high quality.

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