Oh Well, Another ST Masterpiece

Situation Tranquil - Talent to Burn

"Two Wells" reviewed....

This writer recently had the rare privledge to get his hands on a copy of the soon to be released "Two Wells" from rock mega-groove troop Situation Tranquil. In this their 32nd studio recording, ST peels back yet another layer to their complex musical make-up. The ensuing storm of sonic glory is tanamount to sex with a super-model.

Opening the CD are distant sirens for a WWII London bomb shelter. Next the stomping feet and roar of an angry crowd. Then like a spear from the heavens KF's signature shreaded guitar sound pierces the soundscape. This is "Well above the Norm". A song that tears at your soul and begs the question, "Are you Normal?" Vocalist Roy Wokosin's shrieks reflect a man in full control of his power...

"Your Mother hates the life you live
Do you have any money to give?
My Pants are ripped and torn
Wish I was never born
Normal like a leper's cry
Don't think to ever ask why
ahhhhhhh....
ahhhhhhh...
WHY???????"

From here ST wields there hammer into a 14 minute thrill ride to hell with "Thill Ride to Hell". Drummer Markus K. Elman builds the foundation for Dr. Trash to skate his keyboard across a violent chalkboard. KF's (now on bass) thunder reveals his quest...to rock.

"Two Wells" then skreetches to slow march. A Dr. Trash penned acoustic ballet, "Frog Boy" beautifully weaves the story young fears and misguided wisdom. Trash, providing lead vocal for the first time since '99's hit single "Can't find the Lost and Found", offers....

"You were young...played with toys
Never sought to silence noise
Still they called you
Day and Night
Frog Boy, Frog Boy!"

Now like putty in their hands I must hear more. "Two Wells" has me willing to die for the mere asking.

The next offering starts with a 6 minute dial tone...then like a Central Park loiterer, Wok invents a matra for the ages...sound, language, meaning. It all comes together in the epic tune "___?___". Too powerful to even have a title my bladder could no longer contain itself. But carpets can be cleaned. Music like this can change the world...my world...your world.

Finally a single song remains to be heard. Can I stand another eargasm? YES, YES, YES. "Not So Magic Marker", an ode to lost love and new furniture, seeks answers to unknowable questions.

"Two Wells" cannot get into your hands quick enough. Sell all your worldly goods, your soul and your life for this record!