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| | Atomic Ritual | | | Music Artist : | | Nebula | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Liquor & Poker | | Release Date : | | 2003-09-23 | | Store Price : | | $11.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $11.98 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Atomic Ritual
2. So It Goes
3. Carpe Diem
4. More
5. Beast
6. Out of Your Head
7. Way to Venus
8. Paradise Engineer
9. Electric Synapse
10. Strange Human
11. Fin
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 California Psychedelic Rock at its finest
Submitted on: 2009-10-12 |
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On Atomic Ritual Eddie Glass and band continue their drudge through heavy, fuzz laden tones of grit and haze. Some bands change with the music environment but Nebula stick to what they're great at and they do it up right on this 2003 release.
The Chris Goss production helps to set the listener on a course right through the desert via some 1970s space wagon, complete with red earth and driving guitar riffs. To the point, this is an entertaining listen from a 3 piece that puts forth a lot of sound with plenty of hooks, great guitar work, and imagination.
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One of the best garage rock albums of the 21st century
Submitted on: 2008-08-17 |
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Atomic Ritual is one of my favorite albums of the last few seven or eight years, and if it had been released in 1993 or 1994, probably would have brought these guys Dinosaur Jr./Mudhoney-level attention/sales/Lollapalooza slots. And I know everyone compares Nebula to bands in that vein, especially Mudhoney, but I actually like Atomic Ritual more than any Mudhoney album (which is not a slight to the latter).
The whole first half of the album is incredibly catchy - especially "So It Goes" and "Carpe Diem." The band also uses pianos and acoustics here and there to give the songs more of a classic sound. The production is awesome, and the sound holds up on an ipod, or while being blasted from a crappy car stereo with the windows down (which is what this kind of music is made for).
The band stretches out and jams a little more during second half of the album, and it's a very natural transition which works well after the breakneck pace of the early stuff. I could imagine some punk fans being a little turned off by songs like "Paradise Engineer" ... but the rest of us want a break now and then.
Finally, the existentialist/libertarian-leaning lyrics fit the music well. Anyone making a Mad Max-style post-apocalypse flick should consider Nebula for the soundtrack. |
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 Excellent if unoriginal
Submitted on: 2005-02-26 |
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While originality is all well and good, there will always be a place for bands like Nebula. These guys are hardly reinventing the wheel with their music, but they've obviously found a niche in the modern hard/stoner rock genre, and they're doing a mighty fine job with it if I do say so myself. Although it's easy to hear the echoes of such stoner-rock icons as Kyuss, Monster Magnet, and Fu Manchu in Nebula's sound, these guys bring an energy and enthusiasm to the table that elevates their work well above the level of a mere ripoff. Fueled by metronomic drum beats, aggressive wailing, and probably lots of alcohol, Atomic Ritual is the kind of heavy, spacey album that's perfect for blasting with the windows open while you're stuck in traffic on the way to another hellish day at the office.
Nebula are greatly aided in their endeavors by the work of Eddie Glass, who's easily among the most unfairly neglected rock guitarists working today. On virtually every song here, the joyous grind of his instrument assumes center stage, and he doesn't disappoint. Although Eddie obviously takes the work of Josh Homme (Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age, although you knew that already) as a starting point, it's equally clear that he's comfortable borrowing from other styles as well, as his playing often gets rather grungy, and it's even a bit bluesy at times. From the pummelling sludge of the title track, to the uproarious speed metal of So It Goes, to the woozy fuzz of The Beast, Eddie's intricate riffs and searing leads are a testament to the sheer power of the axe at its most unpretentious. There are a lot of guys out there who could learn a few things from him.
As I've already noted, Nebula aren't as original as many of their brethren (think Clutch), but that's no reason not to give them a shot. Atomic Ritual doens't break any new ground, but it's still a varied, confident, and undeniably fun listen. There's little to no irony to be found here, just straightforward, perfectly-played rock that puts all the radio posers to shame. Even the shouts of "Yeah!" and "Alright!" sprinkled throughout the album sound completely necessary because there's some real conviction behind them. When Eddie shouts "Gimme Some More!" at one point it's hard not to sympathize with his sentiment, however simplistic it may sound. |
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Great listen.
Submitted on: 2004-12-08 |
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| This is really kickass music! Though Nebula doesn't get the brass ring for originality, quality space rock like this just doesn't exist in comparable quality today. It's not slow, plodding, sludgy stoner rock, but spacey, energetic stoner rock/metal. Is there a difference? You bet! Just listen. The rhythms and baselines are tight, the drumming very strong, and the effervescent soloing addictively layered through each song. The songs kick along at a good pace, feeling a little like a heavier 70's Deep Purple, and make for a very enjoyable listening experience; especially with headphones. |
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Interesting
Submitted on: 2004-12-07 |
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| I bought Atomic Ritual at random, as I was in the mood for something new. Let me say, this cd is rather interesting. At first listen, Atomic Ritual seems like a another pop rock cd, but multiple listenings reveal the quality of the disc. Sure, some songs do not seem to go anywhere, but some are shimmering with genious. The opener is an awesome song. The lead build up with is an agressive intro. It feels as if you are being pulled through a black hole at warp speed. Nebula takes some time to calm and creates some mellow moments. One of them, Fin, is a rather peaceful instrumental that shows that the band has a flair for melody. Nebula is a great band, although there are defintely other cds worth getting. At times they do not seem to be all original. Still, if you are a fan of Kyuss or even Queens of the stone Age, then Atomic Ritual may be right up your alley. In a time where music like this gets little recognition, Nebula is a welcome addition to anyone's library. |
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