Ahh, the joys of my Christian youth! I am revisiting them now, as I listen to this rocking new disc by Gods. Now I don’t have to listen to H-I-M sing about “take your six six six in my heart...” I’ve got a “sanctified substitute!” Only now I won’t be able to blame my strange behavior on the music. If I had to wire one of those iPod Shuffles on my head for a month, I’d take these seriously dark tunes any day (and if I had to pick one, it’d be “Night of the Strawberry Ghost”). Jesse Smith has somehow navigated the only acceptable musical choice after leaving Zao’s drumstool. I’m hooked.
Ratings – Doug Van Pelt 4/5, The Kern County Kid 3.5/5
Other coverage for this album
Decapolis May 2005Reviewed by Chaz MurphyJesse Smith used to be Zao's drummer. Zao, as far as I know and am concerned, was one of the most influential and best metal bands. Jesse was one of the cornerstones of the band and his name came to my head first when I heard the name Zao. Now Jesse joined Rob Horner (former Zao bassist) in their new rock band Gods. Jesse went from the drums to the mic. How can I say this nicely? Jesse's drumming…Similar sounding releases
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