(antiMusic) A few years back the Euro release of Bigelf's 'Hex' received an Album of the Year honor from us. How could you not love a band that takes the best elements of Sabbath and mixes them with Pink Floyd? The fans in Europe did and put the CD in the Top 10. A U.S. label finally had the brains to put the CD out here so that Americans can hear what they've been missing. We were excited to ask Bigelf's Damon Fox and Ace Mark to pick their favorite five tracks and tell us a little about each one. Here they are with today's songs "Rock & Roll Contract" and "Sunshine Suicide": "Rock & Roll Contract" - DAMON: The original title of this song was "Hitmen". It was completely up-tempo, nothing like the way it is on "Hex". It was a last minute addition to the record and the last thing we recorded. I like the lyrics in this song, after all the drama is over the phrase "It's just rock & roll" takes over as the theme. It's a little clichι, but true. ** ACE: Lennon, Pretty Things, Floyd. Looking back, I can honestly say Bigelf has really lived this song... and survived! There is a nice dialog in the coda part between the guitar and the piano.
Sunshine Suicide- ACE: Pop meets rock
they have a baby called Sunshine Suicide and end up backstage at a Deep Purple concert! Catchy, hooky, dark and lots and lots of vocal harmonies! ** DAMON: Ha, ha.... what can I say after that?
Words are great and all but Bigelf is really a band you have to hear for yourself. Even our arch nemesis-Courtney Love-loves them. So give yourself a big ol' rockin Christmas gift and check out the music for yourself - right here!
