IN REVIEW: Rob Zombie - "The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser"

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On his sixth solo record (and second with his current supporting player lineup), Zombie's continuing down the path he took on previous record Venemous Rat Regeneration Vendor, working in classic rock and psychedelic influences into his trademark shlock n' roll. All his calling cards are in play here, from the massive chugging guitars, movie samples and campy imagery. But the real difference here is the fun factor; after so many years in the game Zombie knows how ridiculous his shtick is and embraces it, if the titles on this thing didn't give it away. It's also hammered home in a compact 31 minutes, ensuring a quick and easy listen that rarely sounds stale or too serious.

April 29, 2016 • T-Boy/UMe
Highlights Well, Everybody's Fucking in a UFO • In the Age of the Consecrated Vampire We All Get High • The Hideous Exhibitions of a Dedicated Gore Whore

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