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Skyward in Triumph
[Sub Pop]
Rating: 7.6

Contrary to what you've heard, godheadSilo is not a two-man project. That's what they'd have you believe, what with their drummer and bass player oozing sludge like a deranged anus. No, my friends, there are really six people here: godheadSilo and Black Sabbath.

No, really. If you don't see visions of Ozzy while spinning tracks like "Booby Trap" and "Buttress of Solitude," then you're too busy listening to Ozzmosis. [Sidenote: I knew a guy who went through rehab with Ozzy and swore up and down that Mr. Osbourne was a really cool, gentle natured guy. I believe that, but I'd also add that he sucks now.]
Meanwhile, back at the review, all was going nicely. godheadSilo won me over and was singing their praises. The sun was shining. People in foreign countries were bleeding. A small child lay outside my apartment window, rolling around in a puddle of his own sick. I took a slug of whiskey and danced around to the title track, complete with rap by Calvin Johnson. When I finished, I put the disc away and started another review...

-Jason Josephes

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