L.A. rockers Acidic are back with its new record Getting Luck. The poppy choruses on such songs as “The Big Bang” can instantly stick in a listener’s head and the guitar riffs of Michael Thompson and the melodic vocals of frontman Michael Gossard drive this punky track forward. “Closer to the Sun” is another top notch track with a drummer Matt Whitaker pounding a grooving beat under thin guitars. The dissonant background howls add to an already great song.

When listening to this record, the diversity of the music is this album’s strong point. Unlike the monotony of contemporary rock bands, Acidic keep things interesting which is a must for good music. Other recommended tracks include “Liar” with an into guitar riff that recalls Papa Roach and the thumping devilish rock n’ roll of “Strata Red”. With great songs and strong musicianship, Acidic are poised to be a top draw in the next year and would easily climb to the top of genre in desperate need of some new blood.

Getting Lucky is one of those records that should appeal to most rock fans and one can only hope that this band achieves greater stardom in an era where rock music’s popularity is waning. So for a person looking to add a new album to their record collection or in need of checking out a new band live, Acidic’s Getting Lucky is right up your alley. In fact, one would be unlucky to not give this record a listen… or two.

Visit online at: www.acidicband.com

Review by Jerel Johnson