Released in 2021 on the Heavy Psych Sounds label, this is the first project for stoner rock veterans Brant Bjork (Vocals, Guitar) and Nick Oliveri (Vocals, Bass). Rounding out the trio is drummer Ryan Gut. If you follow these dudes you’d know with a rock resume including Kyuss, QOTSA, Fu Manchu, Mondo Generator, Vista Chino, and many solo releases the question of whether stoners rule or not has been decided. Coming in at 43 minutes with 7 songs you get more than an EP, but maybe not quite a full release.
Recorded in one day in the high desert rock mecca of Joshua Tree in late 2020, the album has a live show feel to it much more than overly produced studio creation. Brant Bjork’s vocal style is reminiscent of Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy fame, more laid back vocals that complement the music more than overpowering it. With the power trio format there is the need to lock in and groove without wasting time. The bass and drums do exactly that, locked in with fuzz guitar licks layered on and with lines like, “Shit don’t change, rad stays rad”, you can’t but help to rock out! What better way to experience the desert vibes in 2022 than the current tour with desert vets Yawning Man.
Track Listing
1. Rad Stays Rad (6:27)
2. The Older Kids (5:09)
3. Own Yer Blues (6:00)
4. Nothin’ (2:37)
5. Evel Never Dies (2:51)
6. Stand Down (6:19)
7. Tribe / Fly Girl (13:19)