On their first two albums, Zeus was sometimes criticized for not veering far enough from their classic rock influences. But on their third outing, the cheekily titled Classic Zeus, the most memorable moments ape the band members’ forefathers in the most direct and, most importantly, the simplest way possible. The sublime “Bonnieview” literally sounds like Holland-era Beach Boys teaming up with Thin Lizzy, all weird harmonies and dueling solos. By sticking to a two-part equation, Zeus creates something that’s distinctly hooky and distinctly their own.
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