Dutch garage rock band Black Operator are not afraid to speak up and show their concern about the polarization in politics. Having a meaningful conversation is a thing of the past or so it seems. Their new single Revolution is a rallying cry, an in-you-face abrasive heavy blues song that needs to be played really fucking loud. Freedom of press and respecting human rights both need a loud voice and they are happy to oblige.
HCTF review of Black Operator
Dutch garage rock band Black Operator are back for a gritty blues-infused single, Rolling, with a keyboards break that sounds not unlike The Who's Baba O'Riley. The band went through some personel changes since the release of their self-titled debut album in 2019. Then the pandemic happened, but the fire is now succesfully rekindled, with a new EP coming out later this year.
Dutch garage rock band Black Operator have released an adrenaline fueled new single, You Better Run (You Better Hide), a song about being chased by something bad in the night. Short and sweet guitar solo included, before kicking into high gear again.
Dutch blues rock quartet Black Operator have unveiled a split screen video for their latest single Desolation Blues, a track from their self-titled debut album: "low strung swamp rock (...) the kind that grew out the marshes in Louisiana and Tennessee: growling, distorted, and scary in all the right places".
Because of the corona virus precautions each band member filmed their part in their own home.
HCTF review of Black Operator
HCTF's annual list of the 20 albums that will be in regular rotation for many years to come. As per usual many genres are represented. This blog covers a lot of ground and it shows in this eclectic, final tally.
Today: countdown from number 20 to 16.
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Dutch blues rock quintet Black Operator have unveiled a pretty basic, but stylish, animated video for their latest single Back on the Road, a track from their self-titled debut album: "low strung swamp rock (...) the kind that grew out the marshes in Louisiana and Tennessee: growling, distorted, and scary in all the right places".
Dutch blues rock quintet Black Operator play low strung swamp rock on their self-titled debut album, the kind that grew out the marshes in Louisiana and Tennessee: growling, distorted, and scary in all the right places. Take note of the keyboards in the slow moving Marita or the hint of country in Strangers In The Night. Mr. Preacherman is old school fire and brimstone blues, with a gnarly guitar solo as the icing on the cake.
The energy comes howling out of the speakers. This album is the answer to the question of what the White Stripes or The Black Keys would have sounded like as a full band. The band reaches a peak during the freaky Desolation Blues, powering down the tracks like a runaway train. Turn it up, until everything is louder than everything else.
Dutch blues rock quintet Black Operator are back with the stompin' single Hungry For Love. If you ever wondered what the White Stripes or The Black Keys would have sounded like as a full band, this is it. Their debut album will be released on May 31. The band will play a hometown show at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
Dutch blues rock quintet Black Operator go for a lowdown and dirty sound on their new single Dancing Around, using so much fuzz and echo that the Jesus and Mary Chain might get jealous. Under all those layers of mayhem lurks a melody with ear worm quality and a toe-tapping bass line. Recommended if you like old school Seventies rock.
There aren't any swamps in that particular part of The Netherlands that is called home by blues quintet Black Operator, but that did not stop them writing songs that could have written in the wetlands in the south of the USA. Their new single Marita is a smoldering song that gets louder as the track progresses. Note the old school effects that were used for the vocals and keyboard flourishes that sound like a mix of Alan Price and Ray Manzarek. Take Sixties garage and add early Seventies guitar rock for heady blend of blues noir.
