Black Mustang "Loaded Gun" review

Recorded by Jeff Lovejoy, (think Powderfinger, Resin Dogs and Tex Perkins) Black Mustang’s second album ‘Loaded Gun’ has set the standard for future rock bands trying to emerge into the Brisbane music scene. Since forming in 2004, Black Mustang has gained fans around the country as a result of tirelessly touring Australia over the last few years. The album as a whole is easy to listen to. The songs all have a good beat, and the quality of the guitar and vocals make you feel like you’re sitting there in the bar with them, listening live. ‘Ain’t going down’ is the first song, and it definitely sets the pace for the rest of the album. The intro has a sense of anticipation, but when the electric guitar kicks in you know they mean business. ‘Loaded gun,’ inspiring the title of the album, comes with a punch. The combination of a repetitive chorus, crashing drums and explosive guitar all equal a song that will get stuck in your head for hours (in a good way.) ‘Blood skies’ is slower in tempo, but has the same garage rock feel. The backing vocals are subtle but effective, really adding to the overall vibe. ‘Whiskey and Wine’ is my personal favourite, with blues influences that keeps your foot tapping, the ‘Stang have hit the nail on the head with this one. It’s the kind of song you would hear at your favourite bar while swinging around the wooden dance floor. Rave magazine has dubbed Black Mustang as “Brisbane’s own garage rock warriors,” and rightfully so. With blues influence, the album will keep audiences happy with the always changing guitar riffs, great drum beats, raw vocals and catchy lyrics. By creating this kind of atmosphere, there’s no wonder that Black Mustang has opened for Australian acts such as Tame Impala, British India, The Stems and The Angels. Phillippa Riggs