Guiltless Teeth To Sky CD Review

Less than a year after the release of their EP, “Thorns”. Neurot Recording artists, Guiltless are back at with a full length entitled “Teeth to Sky”. For those not in the know, this band features former visual artist of Neurosis, Josh Graham. The band also features members of his other band, A Storm of Light. Given what we’ve said so far, you know we’re heading face first into SLUDGE.

The band’s debut full length couldn’t have come at a better time. Aside from a few choice releases here and there, the Sludge community has been quiet this year. What I enjoy the most about this effort is the hopelessness and bleakness of it, there seems to be little reprieve - it’s smothering and painful in all the right spots. Every track here feels like a slow roller coaster ride through a bed of razorblades and barbed wire, it’s nihilistic and devastating. For me this sounds like a Progressive version of Neurosis, but that’s sort of expected or I could be reaching. Either way, you get the idea – this isn’t for the weak, you best have your shit together when you have a listen, or this will rip your mind a part. It’s about as uncomfortable as having a tooth pulled with local anesthetic.

The production quality is top-notch, making it more approachable. Music this bleak doesn’t go over well if it’s not recorded well. I know I’m probably one of the few that feel this way, but that’s my thought. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this album and will call on it for several more listens as I move through time and space. I suggest having a listen!

Stand out tracks – “One Is Two”, “Teeth to Sky”, “Into Dust Becoming” and “Illumine”.

~Black Angel