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For the past decade, William P. Robertson has been a prominent voice
of the small press horror scene. With the release of GASP!, Bill
finally gets the chance to recite, rap, and rhyme his way through
some of his best-known poetry. The cassette contains 48 poems and
two songs co-written by the rock band, ShadowFox. The swamp rock
guitar anthem, "You Are a Witch in Pretty Skin," was a favorite
of Canadian editor Cathy Buburuz who called it "the best song I
heard all year!"
All facets of the horror genre are covered in GASP! Gothic
horror, psychological horror, slash & gore, and dark humor are all
represented in rhymed and free verse styles. Most poems are laced
with sound effects or backed by spooky keyboards. Traditional ghosts,
zombies, and ghouls coexist with more contemporary monsters like
carjackers, a werewolf sportscaster, and a power-mad president. Fog
picks pockets, onyx bogs bubble, and rats procreate in fearful
profusion. Yes, Bill's poetic voice is clearly defined on GASP!
According to Scavenger's Newsletter reviewer Jim Lee, "Robertson's
tape is an uproarious, standalone success."
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