SCARECROW
"Golem" (Scarecrow; 2024)
Reviewed by R. Scott Bolton
Despite being labeled as an
album elsewhere, Scarecrow's "Golem" is more of a single than anything else. A
little research revealed that the three tracks here make up a "companion EP"
for the band's full-length album, "Scarecrow III." Considering that the "Golem"
EP is only three tracks (two of which are more like soundscapes than songs),
that makes sense.
Track 1 of "Golem" has a little music, not the
kind you'd expect on a heavy metal CD but more of a villager/polka tune, mixed
with the sounds of a street market, probably in old Russia (the band is from
Russia, as well). It's an interesting track, with flutes (I think) and violins,
but quickly overstays its welcome prior to its 3:19 running time.
Track 2 is the title track, "Golem," and it's the
closest thing to rock'n'roll that appears here. Running nearly six and a half
minutes, "Golem" features soaring vocals, heavy guitars and bass, strong
supporting lead guitar and a pace that isn't fast, but certainly sounds like
rock'n'roll.
Track 3 closes out the EP with monk-like chants
and is mercifully only 72 seconds long. 'Nuff said.
I'm sure this EP plugs in perfectly with the
full-length "Scarecrow III" album but I haven't had a chance to listen to that
yet (I'll get to it) and, on its own, "Golem" is merely an curious single.
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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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