BIG BUSINESS BAND TOUR FULL

The crowd threw devil horns, banged heads and swayed to Big Business’ final song, “Horses,” from Command Your Weather.

Warren’s bass sound was augmented by a large of collection of effect pedals that he used to weave in synthesizer sounds as well as echos and loops.

It alternated between a haunted, scary-movie-soundtrack drone and a slow, grinding groove so huge it seemed to exert its own gravity. This dynamic formula proved especially compelling on “The Moor You Know,” from The Beast You Are. Often, the songs would begin with Warren singing vaguely Middle-Eastern-sounding melodies over the drone before making eye contact with Willis and suddenly unleashing a barrage of heavy riffing. Most of the set was from Big Business’ latest album, including “Heal the Weak” and “Bright Grey.” Between songs, Warren coaxed droning feedback from his bass. Warren’s vocals evoked the gravely howl of Melvins’ vocalist, King Buzzo. Soon, Warren joined in with a growling bass as Big Business created a heavy groove reminiscent of The Melvins, whom the duo joined for their 2008 album, Nude With Boots. The crowd responded to Willis’ complicated cymbal work at the beginning of “Blacker Holes,” from the band’s 2016 album, Command the Weather. ( Metro: 05.The pairing of the oversized Warren and the diminutive Willis had a distinct big dog/little dog vibe. If you’re looking something new and interesting to listen to, this band is worth checking out. From the sleigh bells to the interludes, this is not a normal metal band. Big Business do a good job of throwing all sorts of different musical influences into the mix while still holding true to their unique sounds. This album kept my interest the whole way through, “The Moor You Know” being my favorite track.

BIG BUSINESS BAND TOUR FULL

The album closes on theme with “Let Them Grind,” full of saturated-in drum rolls and fills that emanate a post-metal sound. The tintinnabulation of sleigh bells and wind chimes ring in on “Under Everest,” which is laced with harmonizing vocals. The band does a good job breaking up the repetitive riffs by using unique drumbeats that draw the listener in. The album breaks with another soft interlude, enveloped in happy, upbeat vocals on the track “We’ll Take the Good Package.”“Last Family” is a track reminiscent of the band Sleep, with a more upbeat tempo. “El Pollo” has more of a stoner metal sound, featuring repetitive riffs, while the drums break up the steady repetition. “Time and Heat” slows the speed of the album down, relying on heavy synth and repetitive vocals, which flows into “The Moor You Know,” an epically dark masterpiece.įollowing, “People Behave” is laden with dancy beats, including a sprinkling of sleigh bells in the background, heard throughout the album.

From there, the album rolls into an interlude, “Complacency Is Killing You,” cleansing the listening palate for the next track, “Bright Grey,” which holds true to the main sound of the album. The next song, “Heal the Weak,” maintains the same energy as the first track while focusing heavily on the drums and breaks. The album opens with “Abdominal Snowman,” a track drenched in synth bass and heavy beats. There are more tracks on The Beast You Are than previous albums, and the songs seem more focused on rhythm and complex beats. The vocals in this album, as with their previous albums, focus on complementing one another. Not having a guitarist has allowed them to focus on their original sound. On earlier records, Big Business had guitar on their records ( Scott Martin was the guitarist from 2010–14, and Toshi Kasai was the guitarist from 2008–12). The album was recorded in El Studio in San Francisco. The Beast You Are was more enjoyable to me than their previous albums.

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