The Sonics Boom

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  1966

  James

  Compared to the sheer chaos of their debut, Boom tightens the band’s attack without losing its volatility. “Cinderella,” “He’s Waitin’,” and “Shot Down” hit with incredible force because the rhythms are sharper and the hooks more defined, yet everything still sounds on the verge of overload. Gerry Roslie’s vocals remain feral and unfiltered, but the band’s increased control gives the songs extra momentum rather than smoothing them out. The production is slightly cleaner, which actually makes the distorted guitars and pounding drums feel even more physical. Garage rock, punk, and hard rock all pull something essential from this record’s balance of precision and recklessness. It still sounds like a band trying to play faster and louder than the recording equipment can comfortably handle.