clash bowley - Zombie Summer

clash bowley

Zombie Summer
​self-released; 2021

3.8 out of 5

By Dan Weston

Zombie Summer is the recent release from clash bowley. This particular set of songs was recorded between June 1st and June 30th, 2021. There are definitely concepts with previous bowley releases but I can’t remember a specific zombie theme before. Zombie Summer contains a whopping thirteen songs which might be the most I’ve seen on a release of his.

There are some gems on this release. One of the highlights was the second song entitled “The Walls Come Down.” I loved the trap style beat on this song and the vocals. In particular the ghost vocals which follow the lead were very cool.

“Rhapsody in Wah” is a rare instrumental track and it sounds like the title. The focal point of the song is wah wah guitar. I thought the lead work was well done and sort of subtle. It wasn’t a lead that was begging for attention.

“Zombie Summer” is a descriptive song that reads something like the TV series The Walking Dead. Bowley sings “It was hot / Hotter than the breath of hell / And the stench had stories to tell / I had an axe / I had a hunting rifle / And I got good at navigating by smell.”

“Pouring On Gasoline” has a classic bowley sound which also happens to be one the catchiest songs on the album. The lyrics are great and actually pretty funny. Bowley sings “Pourin' on gasoline / They want to eat me / But I won't let them touch me I am / Pourin' on gasoline.”

I think my favorite song was “Zombie Lover.” The vocals are really well done on this and again I found the song fun and liked the  melody and lyrics. Bowley sings “We spend out time together / And I talk of searching for a cure / She grunts through her muzzle / As if to reassure.” I’m not sure this lover worked out however because he sings about how he had to bash his girlfriend’s brain on “An Acquired Taste.”

​This is a fun zombie themed album. Bowley doesn't seem to take it too seriously which made it enjoyable. Two thumbs up.

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