Album Review: Glass

JCK or James Castady-Kristament, a name familiar to most, especially here at Muzic.net.nz. The multi-genre and multi-talented artist is back in 2018 with his new album, Glass and it’s a stunner.

If you’re familiar with any of his work, you’ll know that Hip-Hop is predominately his jam and his self- made videos are a work of art. Well, the latter is still true, but Glass steps out of its zone for a rare treat and takes you down the well-trodden path of Heavy Metal, Hard Rock and a couple of impressive covers (David Bowie, White Zombie, anyone?)

The result is superb. For any Metal and Rock fan, it’s a slab of heavy, industrial oomph with strong lyrical ability, originality and slathered with that JCK touch that makes everything unique.

The ten track album is all self-made, self-promoted and entirely different to his usual sound, and that’s what makes this stand out. I think of it as a milestone album when an artist branches out with a different genre. Some are good, some are mediocre, but fear not, these ten tracks have something for everyone and you will walk away with that impressed look etched on your face. If you’re really digging it like I did, it will also warrant a second and third listen, because good music should grab you like that.

If you fancy a bit of industrial-goth-steampunk heavy rock badass heavy metal rock, with some sweet videos to boot, then look no further than Glass.

_{Review written by Kerry Monaghan}