SHOTGUN REVOLUTION – IV

5.5/10

SHOTGUN REVOLUTION - IV - 5.5/10

5.5/10

Summary

Self Released
Release date: February 5, 2021

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10.0: Cannot be improved! Perfect, instant classic! Essential in any record collection.
9.5 – 9.9: Fantastic, spectacular and outstanding!
9.0 – 9.4: Amazing release! It just lacks that little extra spice to make it perfect.
8.5 – 8.9: Exceptional release! Will likely rank among top ten albums of the year.
8.0 – 8.4: Great release! It has many different qualities.
7.5 – 7.9: Above average! It is an enjoyable release.
7.0 – 7.4: It is not brilliant, but has many strong points.
6.0 – 6.9: It has its moments, but is not that strong.
5.0 – 5.9: Slightly above average, does not stand out. Good outweighs bad by just a little.
4.0 – 4.9: Just below average, bad outweighs good by just a little.
3.0 – 3.9: Mediocre. There might be a song or a performance that is enjoyable, but that is it.
2.0 – 2.9: Very weak! There might be a light at the end of the tunnel, too many flaws.
1.0 – 1.9: This release gives the word “terrible” new meaning.
0.1 – 0.9: Awful! Avoid at all cost. There is nothing good to say about this release.

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The Backstory

Hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, Shotgun Revolution released their first album Join the Revolution in 2010. In between club and festival performances throughout Europe, the band released 3 follow-up albums. Their 4th studio album is IV. It was produced by famed Metal producer and fellow Dane Jacob Hansen. IV is self-released.

The Album

Haunting riffs drive “Wormwood,” while Ditlev Ulriksen vocals tell a dark yet melodic tale. “Enter the Fire” kicks up the energy with Kasper Lund’s pounding drum beats and the fuzzy riffs of Martin Frank. “Under the Surface” is a radio-friendly single that you’d expect on Modern Rock radio. Think Alter Bridge lite.

“Black Angel” is a tale about man that’s lost his faith in God and is embraced by the Devil. “Claustrophobia” is a straight-up high tempo rocker filled with lots of punch. Michael Venneberg’s bass takes command of “Silent Torture.” Not only is “Cafe of the Damned” a silly title, the lyrics are just as wacky.

The Verdict

Shotgun Revolution cite their influences as Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC & Guns N Roses, but with a twist. The twist is, they sound nothing like them. They are more reminiscent of the Post-Grunge bands of the 2000s. The faster tracks on IV are rather exciting, but they can’t make up for the slower tracks that are a bit boring.

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Tracklist:

Wormwood
Enter the Fire
Cafe of the Damned
Under the Surface
Black Angel
Claustrophobia
The Fall
Silent Torture
Cold Star Light
After the Storm

Shotgun Revolution is:

Ditlev “Dee” Ulriksen – Vocal
Martin “Frankie” Frank – Guitar
Michael “Tex” Venneberg – Bass & Perc.
Kasper “Wallee” Lund – Drums

About George Dionne 288 Articles

George was a contributor here at Metal Express Radio, reviewing albums and conducting interviews, out of Massachusetts, USA. George has contributed to numerous music related websites and blogs, and even managed his own from 2004-2009. George's first assignment was covering a live show by the mighty GWAR. By contrast his later assignments featured Judas Priest, Van Halen, and Bon Jovi. George was also the front man for the South Eastern Massachusetts cover band Sound Tower from 2009-2015. Sound Tower played 300+ shows across MA and had two original songs on the Cape Cod radio station PIXY 103. George enjoys a good whiskey, scotch, and/or bourbon and fights crime in his spare time.