This is music that gleefully recalls the heaviest of the heavy music of the late '60's and early '70's, especially Blue Cheer's early stuff and of course, Black Sabbath but also appeals to those who may prefer the metal of latter years. It's not possible to discuss Orange Goblin and not draw comparisons to Kyuss and maybe Electric Wizard, either. "Big Black" combines thick, I mean really thick guitar hooks and the old wah pedal, thus creating a heavy style that manages to reference Sabbath, whom they cover on this album with newer stoner outfits like Kyuss and Electric Wizard. However, Orange Goblin can write real songs and hooks you can remember. Vocals are sung, not grunted or screeched and tempos swing, as opposed to endless blast beats that destroy any sense of rhythm as in the case of way too many metal bands today. Dig the space chick on the front cover and then slap on "Big Black" and try not to headbang. Betcha you can't do it. I'm ordering a lot more from this great outfit, as they're not well stocked in the stores where I live. Too bad, because they, along with Red Fang, should be huge. What a great bill that would be for a tour.