The Swamp Donkey – The Trouble With Crusades (2008)

Despite the strange name these guys are pretty good.  They would fit in perfectly on Small Stone Records due to their heavy Kyuss/Dozer fuzz rock sound.  But the one thing that helps them stand out more than some other bands is the ferocity of each of the six songs.  They start heavy and mean and end that way and that’s what I like to hear.

*2010-02-26 Update*
This album has grown on me a lot. It's got some heavy-ass riffs that puts it more on the side of Stoner Metal.  The singer's got a great voice that's accompanied by good rockin' sounds. I hate to say it but these guys have a sound that could be radio friendly on the right station.

Tracks:
1. The Trouble With Crusades
2. Ask A Dead Man
3. The Prophet
4. 18 Wheels
5. After All
6. Another Perfect Day

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