Title:	And Just Constantly Rotating
Band	A-Bombs (Sweden)
Label:	Outside Society Productions
Released:	1998
Highlights:	Just Like You Monstermind Leave The Best Behind Playing God Step Inside
Rating:	8.5/10

The A-Bombs are yet another excellent Scandinavian rock band who are more than capable of holding their own against some of the regions more well known bands like The Hellacopters and Gluecifer. However, unlike these bands, the A-Bombs' sound is much more bleaker, metallic and solemn. Their approach relies much more on changes in tempo than over the top bombast and bravado. It probably won't be much of a surprise to learn that they sound strongly influenced by bands like The Stooges and Sonic's Rendezvous Band but the A-Bombs also manage to enter similar territory previously explored by such bands as Joy Division and The New Christs. Their songs may take a couple of listens to fully appreciate but they prove that you don't have to play faster and louder to make intense music. The A-Bombs may not be that well known out of Sweden but I wouldn't be surprised if they command a lot of respect back at home, such is the quality of this album.

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