Gus Seventy Seven make a hard rock return with Nine Paths in One Direction

Gus Seventy Seven just need their music as an introduction to this epic biopic. The band from Greece have a certain panache in how they execute rock-to define that thrill and passion of a burgeoning rock band,  livid with excitement. Their album prior to this was called The Early Days, presumably a collection of singles from when they started out. Formed in 2011, they now have a decade plus of experience making people rock out. This is their latest album, Nine Paths in One Direction.

If you’re returning after a while, make sure the entrance is an explosion. Like an action stars entry, Gus Seventy Seven deliver a menacing riff that will break open any animosity you have over their style and execution. Melodic spectrums are explored with the kind of instrumental splices they choose to deviate into. It is an intense, emotive song with a lot to showcase as a band. The wah pedal guitar parts stand out with a passion, linking you instantly to early Metallica. 

Future of the Mankind comes next, pushing through another powerful original composition. This time, they go for a punk rock pace-gearing up for ammo that you might not be prepped for. It is a strafe of exhilarating energy, packed with the kind of punch that is more of a demolisher than an icebreaker. If we’re truly going out, might as well go out to a rocking banger of this kind. 

The next single is Ty Cobb, a cover of the beautiful number by Soundgarden. Channelling Cornell is always a challenge, but Gus Seventy Seven give their ode to the legendary grunge band. Next comes in Youth Never Lies, sounding like mid 90s Alice in Chains. The band is clearly passionate about the live sound being highlighted in their recordings as well. The next is the heavy, power sealed number called No One Can Save Me. These strong tracks about existentialism-the dystopia that we seem to be heading to are encapsulated with a passion.

It is raw, real and heavy. Nine Paths in One Direction is a band that has gone through ups and downs together, reflecting the realest parts of life with some purpose. It is a comeback with a conscience-understanding where we are as a species and where we will lead to. The crippling truth of a species, who seem to be bound to nowhere-at neck breaking speed. 

With their covers, they ensure that the bands that have made them get their flowers. When songs like Old Days play, you’re in prime Soundgarden territory, a bass line dominating the song and steering you into chaos. As long as these guys hold the compass, rock is very much going in the right direction.