Still taking up the cause of the classic mid-eighties Psychobilly feel is Russia's premier 'old school' band STRESSOR and their fourth studio album again shines with clear guitar playing, knockout drum beats and an ever-walking slappin' bass. This eleven-track 'Trip To Mad City' presents ten self-penned, hard stompin' tunes and the odd cover version that is Tom Waits' Lie To Me. Tho' the four-piece has never been afraid of showing up with their influences here and there, STRESSOR always seems to be in full control of things and is always able to put its very own mark on each particular song. Tempo changes, well executed breaks, a healthy variation of themes and sounds, sing-along-ish material and wild rockin' vibes from start to finish make this ... read more