Slip It In - Black Flag

Released only a few months after 'Family Man,' 'Slip It In' could be viewed as offering something a little more customary to the fans rather than the weird spoken word and instrumental stuff of its intriguing predecessor, though it's more likely a result of an incredibly proficient year for the band. Continuing where 'My War' left off, this fourth album favours a more heavy metal sound than punk, evident in Greg Ginn's stoner riffs and prevalent solos, as well as the song structure. Henry Rollins no longer shouts for all he's worth, but is slightly more laid-back to fit into the style (though still capable of going all-out when required, as in the hasty 'My ...  Read the complete review