Something about the desert and super groups! This Big Scenic Nowhere release is from 2020, coming in at 24 minutes with only three tracks you can expect some extended jams. The title track Lavender Blues comes in at 13 minutes with multiple guitar solos for both Bob Balch (Fu Manchu) and Gary Arce (Yawning Man). From an audio perspective, it is cool to have two distinctive shredders showcasing their unique guitar styles. Tony Reed (Mos Generator) handles all of the vocals which fit the music perfectly, floating just above the din. Track two is the shortest and has a little Blue Oyster Cult feel to it. Track three has some furious speedy solos, bordering on almost metal sounding. Another sonic surprise throughout was the synth/piano parts by Per Wiberg (Kamchatka).
The lineup:
Bob Balch (Fu Manchu) – Guitar / Bass
Gary Arce (Yawning Man) – Guitar
Tony Reed (Mos Generator) – Bass / Vocals / Synths / Guitar
Bill Stinson (Yawning Man) – Drums
Per Wiberg (Kamchatka, ex-Opeth) – Synths / Piano
Daniel Mongrain (Voivod) – Guitar
Chris Goss (Masters Of Reality) – Guitar