Ghoultown Bury Them Deep CD Review

*Originally written in 2006*

Ghoultown needs no intro, they’ve been dominating the indy scene for several years now and have made a livin’, killin’ it out on the road. Indeed, it has been some time since we’ve last heard from them and there’s a good reason, they disbanded for a while only to form a short-lived band called Maltoro. I’m not sure why or what brought the band back together but I’m damned sure pleased.

Bury Them Deep is the latest release from the band and if you’ve got any of their other albums, you’ll find yourself right at home with this new release. As one would expect, Ghoultown hasn’t changed much, but that’s the beauty of it all, they don’t have to. The only thing I’ve noticed with this CD, aside from it taking so long to be released, is the length. There are only eight tracks which is a little unusual for Ghoultown, but how can you complain when all eight of the tunes kick up this much dirt?! In true Ghoultown fashion all the songs feature the spaghetti-western and Tex-Mex vibe that has always been there. However, there is a lot more of Punk Rock and Metal attitude and sound meshed in this time around. Count Lyle is one step away from dawning a cape and biting the heads off farm animals, then again, he’s also a step away from being the Johnny Cash of our time. It doesn’t matter whether it’s singin’, pickin’ or blowin’, he’s a badass! The same goes for the rest of the band, specifically drummer, X-Ray Charles. I’ve had the pleasure of watching and hearing this man in action for years and it simply doesn’t get any better; he’s the greatest drummer I’ve ever seen/heard live, and I’ll take that to the grave. And we can’t forget the work of lead guitarist, Mr. Middlefinger who beats on a Fender Telecaster like the end of the world is just around the bend.

It’s hard to talk about stand outs when I’m talking about Ghoultown, they can do no wrong in my eyes. I’ve never heard anything by the band that I haven’t enjoyed immensely. Much like Johnny Cash and Mike Ness, these Texas gents can write the stories of my life. In essence, by the time disc has run its course, I feel like I’ve walked to Golgotha’s hill and have been crucified. It’s a great feeling when words and music mean that much. The following tunes could change your life as well or at least you’ll step back and look at it in a different light ~ “Revolucion”, “Bury Them Deep”, “Blood on My Hands” and my autobiography, “Walking Through the Desert (With a Crow)”. Raise your Tequila bottles high boys, Ghoultown is fucking back!

~Black Angel