Album Review: Otherwise – Gawdzillionaire (Mascot Records)

The Las Vegas heavy rock quartet Otherwise will release their new album Gawdzillionaire, on March 10th, 2023, via Mascot Records / Mascot Label Group.

Otherwise are a lovable band, not just because of their musical output but because of their extracurricular activities. Fighting to inspire change in the world at large, the band lead the Life By Music charity, which supplies music programs with instruments. Dedicated to inspiring youth through the power of music.

That is simply fantastic.

What else is fantastic? This raucous and riotous rock album.

A frenetic, energetic, and punchy bout of heavy rock that makes you feel ten feet tall. From the moment Full Disclosure demands you move, to the anthemic Exit Wound, to the rampant display of heavy groove that comes from New Way to Hate, and the wacky, but wonderful Failure. The first third of this album delivers everything you want from high-powered rock with impressive assurance.

There’s no doubt that Otherwise are in a confident state of mind, capable of being experimental, without straying too far from their core sound. The proof being the absolute beast that is Coffins, a track that has some exceptional heavy instrumentation but also delivers a chorus that is pure fuel for the soul.

The quality modernised rock sound continues with aplomb on Hollywood Minute, before hip hop artist Ekoh joins the band for a boisterous anthem that will have insane crossover appeal. Followed then by cool blend of atmosphere and rocking vigour of La Familia, the frenzied Paradise which features Butcher Babies’ screamer Heidi Shepherd, and the grubby, eerie tone twist of Exorcism.

Their continued penchant for anthems and flamboyant delivery, ever present. Meaning there’s no chance that boredom slips in as the final pairing of Camouflage and No Rain wrap up the rocking experience in excitable and enjoyable fashion.

Otherwise’s confidence is well-founded as they know exactly what they are doing and how to deliver crowd-pleasing hard rock anthems. Gawdzillionaire is a triumphant release.

Otherwise – Gawdzillionaire Track Listing:

1. Full Disclosure
2. Exit Wound
3. New Way To Hate
4. Failure
5. Coffins
6. Hollywood Minute
7. Gawdzillionaire (feat. Ekoh)
8. La Familia
9. Paradise (feat. Heidi Shepherd)
10. Exorcism
11. Camouflage
12. No Rain

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