One common denominator among so many stoner rock bands that emerged in the '90s and early '00s is a strong appreciation of Black Sabbath. Operator Generator is no exception; Sabbath's influence often asserts itself on the band's debut album, Polar Fleet. Whenever guitarist Thomas Choi provides his forceful, driving riffs, it is obvious that he is a major admirer of Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. But admirers aren't necessarily clones, and while Polar Fleet is very Sabbath-minded, no one will mistake Polar Fleet for Paranoid or Masters of Reality.

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