Brand spanking new: Abatis, Electric Dead

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A well-produced debut album that actually delivers raw energy is a rarity these days when overly auto-tuned acts are the norm; but San Francisco based Abatis does it with their blaring, raucous offering, Electric Dead. Far more organic that the synth-pop sound that has been ubiquitous in recent years, Electric Dead recalls a louder, rowdier time when bands like Nirvana, Sound Garden and Stone Temple Pilots ruled the airways. Guitars made thick with reverb aided by a pounding beat that doesn't let up from the opening chords of "Horsefly" to the closing notes of "Electric Dead" the album satisfies the hungry-for-a-change  listener with a big juicy sound.   An impressive start for the band, whom have been together for just over a year, Electric Dead speaks to a bright future for these Bay Area rockers. 

Abatis is: Stuart Maaslehbrown on Bass/vox, Sean Wagner on Guitar/vox and Ben Lauffer on Drums, their debut album Electric Dead is available via itunes.