Bassist and drummer are best known for their association with , but this self-titled CD by demonstrates that there is life outside of for the two headbangers. Just as and have comprised half of , they also comprise half of ; rounding out 's four-man lineup are lead singer and guitarist . And while have some things in common with (including a healthy passion for 1970s metal and hard rock), it is evident that are an exciting band in their own right. 's specialty is stoner rock, and like other stoner rock combos, they combine their '70s inspirations with a strong appreciation of '90s grunge and alternative metal. But unlike so many stoner bands, aren't overly obsessed with . have a little influence, but as far as the '70s go, is a much more prominent influence. definitely gets in his share of , which is not to say that this 69-minute CD sounds like a bunch of outtakes from . Rather, 's sound draws on different metal/hard rock eras and is best described as , , and a touch of by way of , and Seattle grunge. It's an appealing bunch of influences that yields solid results on the band's melodic yet hard-driving material. aren't terribly original; anyone who has spent a lot of time listening to stoner rock has heard quite a few similar bands. But even so, die-hard stoner enthusiasts will find that this is a very easy album to like. ~ Alex Henderson