STEVE LIEBERMAN THE GANGSTA RABBI - 1st ENTR'ACTE-THE BOMBSHELTER NOW A MOSH-PIT
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Folk Punk
New York, United States
Overall Impression: Steve Lieberman, The Gangsta Rabbi is the brilliant consciousness behind the world's longest song. Merely an overture to that titanic experience, "1st Entr'acte - The Bomb Shelter Now A Mosh Pit" stands as a stalwart introduction to the musical madness and ultimate genius that defines The Gangsta Rabbi's signature sound - treating listeners to a controlled and chaotic cacophony of monolithic distortion, intentionally overblown marching band instrumentations, and an otherworldly vocal presence.
Strongest Point(s): Despite the initial shock and awe of "1st Entr'acte - The Bomb Shelter Now A Mosh Pit", the full experience contained within illustrates an impressive artistic awareness on the part of Steve Lieberman as he shapes and molds the unbridled sonic fury into discernable Punk-centric patterns with moments of participatory predictability. Building from the foundation of a blown-out bass guitar tone, each additional instrumental presence magnifies the perceived voice of this narrative as it mounts and persists in it's rampage before coming to a fully controlled and highly intentional conclusion - leaving a lasting impression and delivering an unbelievably cathartic experience.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of authenticity in artistry will recognize Steve Lieberman, The Gangsta Rabbi as an unstoppable creative force, with the overture experience contained in "1st Entr'acte - The Bomb Shelter Now A Mosh Pit" foregoing a squeaky clean sonic experience for a sound that mirrors the life and perceptions of the artist - delivering them to the listener as purely as possible and granting just a glimpse into a mind we cannot share. Dedication to intensity and an honest love of all things Punk make "1st Entr'acte - The Bomb Shelter Now A Mosh Pit" the perfect introduction to not only The Gangsta Rabbi, but specifically to his soon to be historical experience, "The Noise Militia (#38/76)" as it clocks in at a modest thirty-five hours and 41 minutes!
Artist target suggestions: Andrew W.K., Egyptian Blue, Legss, Fugazi, Sonic Youth, Alex Henry Foster, Anti-Flag, Weazul, Minutemen, NOFX, The Flatliners, Lagwagon, The Suicide Machines, IDLES, Rancid, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Descendents, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, The Stooges
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.