More Godliness from L.O.G.

Lamb of God's fifth album proper, 2009's "Wrath," continues down a similar path as to what was heard on its predecessor, 2006's "Sacrament," in that it brings back some of that effort's experimental elements. It has well-textured musical arrangements, occasional moments of restraint, and overall, is substantially more melodic, progressive, groove-oriented, and black metal-influenced than 2000's "New American Gospel," 2003's "As the Palaces Burn," and 2004's "Ashes of the Wake." However, L.O.G. have not made the same album twice, and they aren't about to start now. Thus, "Wrath" finds the band expanding on their songwriting and dynamic range even further while also bringing back the cutthroat tempos, political lyrics, and foaming-at-the-mouth anger of their earlier material. This is the band's first conceptual piece, too (its intelligent subject matter is inspired by the story of the ten plagues from the book of Exodus in The Bible). It also marks the inclusion of a new producer (Josh Wilbur, who delivers a clear and articulate sound). And finally, this just in: There is proof that Lamb of God actually have a bassist! The bass work of John Campbell (who was rarely audible up until now) really helps to thoroughly fill the bottom-end by laying down both melodic bass lines and heavy, guttural bass rumbles.

So, should it surprise us that a sock filled with ambition, cotton and rayon wouldn't try to find a way over the wall and seek the freedom of the open road? We have fashion shows filled with the latest styles of swimsuits and dresses, lapels and hemlines, even underwear and lingerie are welcomed on the runway. But what of the noble sock? Relegated to the back rooms, unappreciated and unloved, it is a sad existence to be lowly footwear, located as far from the brain as possible but always willing to travel.

Welcome back to Sexy Sunday. This week, we are just going to have some random fun!