Sixteen Stone [RMST]

by Bush

Overview

Bush's grunge-by-the-numbers is certainly well produced. Under the guidance of Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley -- the kings of early-'80s British pop -- Bush turn in an album that follows all the rules and sounds of American hard rock, specifically Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Their songwriting isn't original, nor is it particularly catchy. What makes "Everything Zen" and "Little Things" memorable is the exact reproduction of all of Nirvana's trademarks, only with a more professional execution. In other words, all the guitars keep rhythm perfectly and Gavin Rossdale doesn't shred his throat when he sings, he projects from his diaphragm. As far as popcraftsmanship goes, it's actually quite impressive. It would be even more so if they had songs to accompany their sounds. [Sixteen Stone was remastered and re-released in 2014.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/14/2014
Label:	Round Hill / Zuma Rock Records
UPC:	0860830000102
Rank:	49261

Tracks

1. Everything Zen
2. Swim
3. Bomb
4. Little Things
5. Comedown
6. Body
7. Machinehead
8. Testosterone
9. Monkey
10. Glycerine
11. Alien
12. X-Girlfriend

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bush   Primary Artist
Winston   Vocals
Gavin Rossdale   Guitar,Vocals
Nigel Pulsford   Guitar
Gavyn Wright   Viola,Violin
Dave Guy Parsons   Bass
Vincas Bundza   Harmonica
Robin Goodridge   Drums
Alessandro Vittorio Tateo   Vocals
Jasmine Lewis   Vocals
Caroline Dale   Cello

Technical Credits

David J. Holman   Mixing
Gavin Rossdale   Composer
Robert Vosgien   Mastering
Nigel Pulsford   String Arrangements
Danton Supple   Assistant Engineer
Alan Winstanley   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Bush   Engineer,Producer
Clive Langer   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Debra Burley   Coordination
Gillian Spitchuk   Paintings
Mark Lebon   Photography
Jackie Holland   Coordination
Paul Cohen   Cover Photo,Photography
David Holman   Mixing
Paul Palmer   Mixing