Coping with the Urban Coyote

Unida (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Unida
• Audio CD (November 9, 1999)
• SPARS Code: AAD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Man's Ruin
• ASIN: B00000JJSK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #257,528 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Caterpillar march!!, October 12, 1999

By A Customer

YEEYEEYEEYEAAH!!! This album rocks more than anything else! I personally found it a bit difficult at first, having expected something more Kyuss-like. But now, about 10 repeats later I have to surrender, it's too damn good!! John is a very talented singer, maybe the best rock singer out there. His voice is harsh, yet emotional at times, and VERY original. There is no other like John. Deepest respect also for the rest of the band!

If you're a John Garcia fan, you can't afford to miss this one!! Excellent stuff!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Out of print??? ........ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND!!!!!! , August 25, 2004

By	hangar-eighteen (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

It's really a tragedy that this CD has gone out of print. Someone should acquire the rights and get some new pressings out there ASAP because this is one of the best metal releases of the last 10 years. Forget your rap-metal, nu-metal, goth garbage and emo wimps. Kyuss looms as the most influential metal band of the 90s and Unida shows where Kyuss got its more metallic beer-soaked hard rock edge.

In my opinion, "Coping with the Urban Coyote" is really a more appropriate follow up to Kyuss's "...and the Circus Leaves Town." Queens of the Stone Age are an EPIC band but they have pursued a more alternative and eclectic direction. Unida are keepers of the Heavy Metal flame.

This album keeps the fuzzed out slash and burn riffage from Kyuss but infuses it with a much more hi-energy vibe. There are extended instrumental passages here but unlike the more exploratory Allman-esque approach that Kyuss took, Unida likes to lock into a nice groove and just ride it for a while. Where Kyuss attempted to reach into outer (and inner) space, Unida has their feet firmly planted on the ground. There is no experimentation going on here, just a dedication to a more economical stripped down version of stoner rock. The traditional meat and potatoes approach serves John Garcia and company well.

After listening to QOTSA and Unida, it's easy to see why there had to be a split within Kyuss. The great part is that we now have TWO great bands and we can still listen to the old stuff too!

GET THIS BACK INTO PRINT!!!!!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars you don't seem to understand the deal...., July 24, 2002

By	Renton Joe Movies (san jose, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coping with the Urban Coyote (Audio CD)

well, although it doesn't have quite the scope that kyuss had, but hell, who could touch kyuss? but this isn't a bad review, not in the least. unida is by far my favorite post-kyuss group (though i though slo burn had good potential). i never was into singers that could actually sing, but john garcia won me over. he has a great voice, great lyrics, and a pretty cool stage presence (though he's been wearing the desert storm camouflage pants for like 10 years straight now...)

this album is currently in my car cd player. the only song on it that i'm not too impressed with is dwarf it. eh, it's not bad, but i usually skip it. other than that? this is an ideal driving record. the last track is definitely one to cruise down an dark desolate road to.

so in closing, this band/album kicks my .... and they don't disappoint live, that's for dang sure! thank you mr. garcia and friends!