Albums Of The Year 2025 – 17 -Hot Wax – Hot Shock

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It has been a great year in the realms of all things rock! What better way to celebrate the brilliant new releases of 2025 by counting down our favourites.

Band Background

If you love grunge and alt rock then Hot Wax might just be the band for you. Bringing back those styles with a vengeance the trio might have been born after the original era but man they embody it. With a cracking live show and a strong reputation this is just the start for Hot Wax.

What’s Good About This Album

This is really strong for a debut album, somehow managing to capture the bands gritty live performances into an album. It sounds a little chaotic at times but that is no bad thing and I honestly think this should be enjoyed in its original running order. Grunge is back but this time with youthful enthusiasm.

Favourite Tracks

The song starts out almost with a riff that could creep anyone out. It feels really dark and brooding before evolving into this huge atmospheric anthem. I think this song would sound amazing loud at a gig. It feels more mature than some of their other songs and might end up being the next direction they go in.

HotWax – Strange To Be Here (All Rights Are Retained By HotWax)

Grungy, with distorted guitars and a rhythm that just doesn’t quit! With the odd bit of blues here and there this is a hit. It isn’t too long, which also means it has a real ability to be replayed. Again and again. Look out for the deep bass line!

HotWax – Wanna Be A Doll (All Rights Are Retained By HotWax)

Other Albums By This Artist

Invite Me, Kindly EP

A Thousand Times EP

Similar Artists You Might Enjoy

Wolf Alice

Amyl And The Sniffers

Garbage

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7 responses to “Albums Of The Year 2025 – 17 -Hot Wax – Hot Shock”

  1. Peter Mallett Racing avatar
    Peter Mallett Racing

    Can’t listen to this album at present but you reminded me of Garbage. I didn’t realise their first songs were 1994 (Queer) but I do recall buying the album (cd).

    So, I’ll listen to this one with interest.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      I look forward to hearing your thoughts on Hot Wax 🙂

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  2. writinstuff avatar

    Oh, another newbie for me and I’m into it! They sound kind of like Hole but with a more grownup flare. I might have to start listening to music again when I write. 🙂

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      I think you totally should! I am glad you enjoyed this! 🙂

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  3. My so-called BiPolar life. avatar

    coming from on old roadie in the earl 2000’s, both local and national..im always up for talking music and the behind the scenes. Just a thought,

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      I’d be happy enough to make something like that happen 🙂

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  4. lyndhurstlaura avatar

    Not too sure about this one …

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