Slaveship at The Subterranean - 2/17/01
Reviewed By	Eric J. Olsen
The Opinion
Melodic groove with a hard rock edge. That's exactly what Slaveship gives the audience. Fronting the band, Aaron Kerr's strong vocals and impressive stage presence gave the perfect focal point for the rest of the band to direct their intensity. With Earache on bass and Jason Magid on drums, they laid down the tight foundation on which Randy "Smoking" Smith could build his guitar playing for which he is aptly named "Smoking." Their energy and sense of humor served as an excellent counterpoint to the rocking music they were playing. They gave the audience an escape hatch, so the outside world didn't matter. The only thing that existed was the music. They lifted the room with a palpable energy that flowed between themselves and the audience. You'd be hard pressed to find a band that was tighter than Slaveship. These guys knew exactly where each other was going and never missed a beat. And considering their liberal use of the pregnant pause, that's quite a feat. In the end, they left the audience wholly satisfied, while still anticipating seeing Slaveship again.
Nutshell Review
Slaveship gives a glimpse into the future of hard rock: heavy with a groove.
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