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Sevendust-Truth Killer

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You’ve been a diehard Sevendust fan since the beginning. You rocked out to their self-titled debut in 1997 and have been hooked ever since. But you have to admit, some of their recent albums haven’t quite captured the intensity and passion of their earlier work. When you heard Sevendust was releasing a new album, you were hopeful but skeptical? Lajon Witherspoon’s vocals are as powerful as ever, and the dual guitar work of John Connolly and Clint Lowery will rattle your walls. The rhythm section pounds with a relentless intensity. This album is a killer return to form and a welcome reminder of why Sevendust will always reign supreme in the hard rock and metal scene. The kings have reclaimed their throne – long live Sevendust!

Pummeling Riffs and Aggressive Beats

From the opening chords of “No Revolution”, Sevendust digs deep into their signature hard rock sound with pummeling riffs, aggressive beats, and Lajon Witherspoon’s raspy vocals. The band holds nothing back, with standout tracks like “Love and Hate” and “Superficial Drug” featuring chunky guitars, pounding drums and in-your-face lyrics.

A Return to Form?

Truth Killer is a return to the melodic hard rock that put Sevendust on the map. While the band’s previous few albums explored different styles, this release has electronic accents and flourishes throughout the album. “We pulled in a lot of electronic elements,” says guitarist Clint Lowery. “In the past, I hired outside programmers, but I did the programming myself. I tried to create a musical bed that made it easy to sing cool vocal parts. We always set a goal to have a certain sound, and we followed through with it. We didn’t compromise. Sevendust continues to deliver the heavy yet hook-filled songs that have defined their career.

Lajon Witherspoon’s Vocals Still Sound Great

Over 20+ years, Lajon Witherspoon’s vocals have only gotten better. His singing on ‘Truth Killer’ is soulful yet forceful, emotive yet energizing. In the verses, his melodic crooning draws you in before he unleashes his full power in the chorus. When the song crescendos, Lajon’s belting is goosebump-inducing. His control and sustain on the higher notes are a testament to his natural talent and dedication to his craft.

With a versatile voice that can pivot from tender to intense, Lajon has always been the not-so-secret weapon of Sevendust. On ‘Truth Killer’, he’s at the top of his game, conveying a mix of vulnerability, angst and defiance. Lyrically, the song deals with overcoming deception and fighting for the truth, themes that Lajon brings to life through his dynamic performance.

Overall, Truth Killer is a guitar-driven album that should please longtime fans of the band. Sevendust have rediscovered their hard rock roots and heaviness, but also continue to push themselves melodically and compositionally. The riffs are memorable, the solos are inspired, and the tones are thick and crushing. Turn it up loud—the guitars on this record deserve to be heard. Sevendust have been at it for over 20 years, but on Truth they prove they still have plenty more to say.

Track List

  1. “I Might Let the Devil Win” 4:27
  2. “Truth Killer” 3:43
  3. “Won’t Stop the Bleeding” 4:04
  4. “Everything” 4:18
  5. “No Revolution” 3:47
  6. “Sick Mouth” 3:38
  7. “Holy Water” 3:56
  8. “Leave Hell Behind” 4:42
  9. “Superficial Drug” 4:33
  10. “Messenger” 4:03
  11. “Love and Hate” 4:52
  12. “Fence” 3:37

Line Up

Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals
Clint Lowery – lead guitar, backing vocals, programming
John Connolly – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Vinnie Hornsby – bass, backing vocals
Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals

(Desert Spotlight) STÖNER–Boogie to Baja

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You ever want to let your hair down, crank up the volume, and just ride the riff? The latest EP from stoner rock trio STÖNER is here to scratch that itch. Their new record Boogie to Baja packs a punch of fuzzy, hard-driving rock that’ll get your head nodding and foot tapping in no time. STÖNER knows how to lay down gnarly desert rock grooves that sound like the open highway at sunset. 5 tracks of sun-baked guitars and punchy drums, Boogie to Baja is a nonstop ticket to good times. So buckle up, turn it up, and get ready to boogie – the riff ride of the summer is here.

STÖNER: The Supergroup Bringing Back Vintage Stoner Rock STÖNER is a stoner rock supergroup made up of legendary musicians Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri. Their new album ‘Boogie to Baja’ brings back the vintage stoner rock sound of the 90’s and early 2000’s. Bjork and Oliveri were both members of Kyuss, widely considered pioneers of the stoner rock genre. After Kyuss broke up, Bjork went on to play drums for Fu Manchu and front his own band Brant Bjork and the Bros. Oliveri played bass for Queens of the Stone Age and fronted Mondo Generator.

This release has a raw, gritty sound with fuzzy, distorted guitars, melodic basslines, and pounding drums. The power trio of Nick Oliveri, Brant Bjork, and Ryan Güt churn out an irresistible set of stoner rock anthems guaranteed to get your head bobbing. From the opening licks of “Stöner Theme” you know you’re in for a good time. The hard-charging rhythm section provides the perfect backdrop for Oliveri and Bjork to unleash wave after wave of fuzzed-out riffs. Tracks like “Night Tripper vs No Brainer” and “It Ain’t Free” call to mind desert highways and hazy memories of rocking out at secret generator parties. Gut’s pounding drums and Oliveri’s distorted bass form a wall of sound for Bjork’s guitar grooves. His solos are typically more melodic meanderings than all-out shred fests. The album reaches its peak during the sprawling ten-minute jam “Boogie to Baja.” After a few minutes of ominous bass throbs and tribal drumbeats, the full band explodes into a monster riff that tears through the rest of the song. The interplay between the musicians is telepathic, with sudden bursts of speed and changes in rhythm and tempo that showcase their talent. The chunky bassline and soulful guitar licks provide the perfect backdrop for Bjork’s raw, emotive singing and Oliveri’s punk influenced vocal stylings. Infectious percussion and a groovy bass groove transport you to sunny Mexico in this funky, feel-good song. Memorable lyrics like “We’re gonna boogie to Baja, leave all the madness behind” evoke a sense of escapism and wanderlust. The minimalist production and laid-back tempo make this track perfect for zoning out or chilling under the stars. With its mix of hard-driving rock, bluesy soul, and psychedelic dream pop, “Boogie to Baja” has something for any STÖNER fan or casual listener in the mood for an epic soundtrack to adventure, escapism or just rocking out.

The Bottom Line: Does Boogie to Baja Deliver the Riffs? In short, yes – Boogie to Baja brings the riffs and then some. The variation in tempo and style gives the album a nice flow and balance. The stripped-down production and lo-fi quality add to the overall gritty, old-school vibe. It sounds like it was recorded live in Bjork’s desert studio, which gives the album an authenticity and rawness. The focus here is really on the instrumentation. Boogie to Baja is a solid debut that delivers a heavy dose of what STÖNER is all about – massive riffs, hard rock jams, and psychedelic desert grooves. Bjork and Oliveri haven’t lost their touch, and this new project allows them to return to their roots. The band has said ‘Boogie to Baja’ was inspired by the laid-back lifestyle and natural beauty of Baja California. STÖNER invites listeners to shake off their worries, hop in their ride of choice and boogie on down to Baja with them.

El Astronauta – Snakes and Foxes

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El Astronauta’s new EP, “Snakes & Foxes,” was released June 23rd, 2023 on Snow Wolf Records. This release showcases the band’s blend of doom/stoner metal, in the vain of Sleep or Super Judge era Monster Magnet. The band also draws some inspiration from bands such as High on Fire, Black Sabbath, and Sleep. The music can best be described as lo-fi doom/stoner rock with additional accents and flousihes of space rock. The vocals on the EP can best be described as “in your face”, with a Buzz Osbourne (Melvins) or Page Hamilton (Helmet) style aggression. The guitar riffs are definitely at the fore front and the “star of the show”.

Track 3 the Gambler and the General could fit right in with mid 90’s era doom/sludge rock of the Melvins or Acid King. Interesting to note the hi-hat count in for the song has a bass note or two and guitar feedback before the intro of the song begins. Whether by design or not it gives the track a raw, DIY. The guitar solo at about 2:40 into the song is direct and to the point without any wasted notes and fits well within the confines of the track.

The closing track, “The Axe of the Hammer” is the standout track on the release. The intro of the song begins with a clean delay effected guitar tone over a reverb and delay heavy vocal line building to the aggressive verse, before transitioning back to a slowed down vocal passage. With the guitar effects and changes in tempo this track is a solid closer for the EP.

Release Date: June 23rd 2023. Record Label: Snow Wolf Records

For more info on the band check out their Bandcamp page.

Track List

1. The Mountain and The Feather 05:08
2. The Corenne and The Prophecy Fulfilled 03:44
3. The Gambler and The General 03:47
4. The Axe or The Hammer 05:12

Lineup

Seth Wilson – Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums

(Desert Spotlight) Big Scenic Nowhere – The Long Morrow

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BSN is often described as a mix of stoner/psychedelic and desert rock, drawing on the desert landscape and rock music traditions of Southern California’s Coachella Valley. The Long Morrow is the band’s fourth release and, along with 2020’s EP Lavender Blues, is the output from recording sessions in 2019. For trivia buffs out there The Long Morrow was an episode of 60’s show The Twilight Zone, maybe an influence on the band?

The band is known for creating songs with extended jams that taken as a whole create a unique sonic canvas almost as if creating a concept album. Having said that, the songs here can stand on their own, while still fitting within the broader album. Murder Klipp might be considered a darker song on the album, with odd time signatures and more progressive rock stylings along with twin vocals. This track is heavier than the others on the album.

Defector (Of Future Days) is a short, direct, hard rocking track. This track is more of a straight-ahead riff-rocker without the familiar psych stylings. The vocal reminds me a little of Mike Patton era Tomahawk. Lavender Bleu opens with calmness and haunting vocals and the verses are in this style, while the choruses and solo passages are a bit heavier, making for a varied and quite satisfying experience. The fourth and shortest track on the album LeDu follows another straightforward desert rock tune for its near three-minute run time.

To close things out the band embarks on The Long Morrow, the near 20-minute trip through various sonic landscapes that include heavy riffing, organ flourishes, blazing solos and twin guitar attack riffing that complements all the sonic canvasses of the previous tracks on the album. With all of the various sections and vibes here you could turn this on close your eyes and see the desert, moon, cactus and really be transported there. This track has so many interesting elements I could see the band releasing it as a one track EP. The very definition of extended play!

In regards to the guitar playing, to quote Biggie Smalls, “If you don’t know, now you know”. Bob Balch and Gary Arce can shred in various styles and as much as you need. The closer has so many great riffs it’s really fun to listen to wondering where they go next. Throw in some phaser and reverb along with the metal solo riffing and you really get your money’s worth! Both players have their unique styles and really complement each other here. On a path to the end of all things is the last lyric to close out The Long Morrow before concluding with more guitar soloing to close things out.

Lineup:
Gary Arce: Guitar
Bob Balch: Guitar
Tony Reed: Bass/Vocals/Synth/Guitar
Bill Stinson: Drums

Track List

  1. Defector (Of Future Days)
  2. Murder Klipp
  3. Lavender Bleu
  4. LeDu
  5. The Long Morrow

Monster Magnet – A Better Dystopia (2021)

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“These were not the popular hits of the time. This was like a playlist from the 4th dimension… strange bits of musical obscurity, mostly dredged up from that inglorious and freaky “twilight zone” time that preceded Arena Rock, Heavy Metal, Reggae and Disco. A no-man’s land of hard rock that still had remnants of psychedelia and garage punk but had abandoned any notion of “flower power” or frat house fun. And of course, they rocked. Yeah, these songs were it.

The great bands whose music we lovingly interpret here were (and some still are) on the fringe, underrated, and in our opinion, really, really cool. I think that’s reason enough for us to do this album. Furthermore, A Better Dystopia is a collection of songs that I think reflect (knowingly or unknowingly) a paranoid time in history, but also deflect that same paranoia by owning it, fully. And of course, it ROCKS.”

— Dave Wyndorf, Official Statement via The Obelisk

Track “Mr. Destroyer” (Poo-Bah) has big riffs and swirling vocal stylings that fuse a blend of hard rock and psychedelia. “Motorcycle (Straight To Hell)” (Table Scraps) is straight old school punk, sounding like a cross between Iggy Pop and Motörhead. The Magnet takes off on the hard rock classic “”Learning To Die”” (Dust) and a rocking version of a Stooges style Goth jam, “”Solid Gold Hell”” (The Scientists).

Lineup

Dave Wyndorf – Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Producer
Phil Caivano – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals, Engineer, Producer
Bob Pantella – Drums, Percussion, Engineer, Producer
Garrett Sweeny – Guitar
Alec Morton – Bass
Carrie Wyndorf – Additional Vocals (3)
Betty Wyndorf – Additional Vocals (13)

Track List

  1. The Diamond Mine (1:58) (Dave Diamond)
  2. Born to Go (5:47) (Hawkwind)
  3. Epitaph for a Head (2:08) (JD Blackfoot)
  4. Solid Gold Hell (3:27) (The Scientists)
  5. Be Forewarned (3:26) (Macabre)
  6. Mr. Destroyer (5:41) (Poobah)
  7. When The Wolf Sits (4:58) (Jerusalem)
  8. Death (2:58) (The Pretty Things)
  9. Situation (2:16) (Josefus)
  10. It’s Trash (2:10) (The Cave Men)
  11. Motorcycle (Straight to Hell) (3:24) (Table Scraps)
  12. Learning to Die (6:28) (Dust)
  13. Welcome to The Void (3:21) (Morgen)

Name of Kings – Night Errant (Single)

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Name of Kings was originally formed in Prague in the late 1990s, and has since reformed and is now primarily based in Bucharest, Romania. The primary members of the band are Bohemond Pasha and Majid Majnun. Pasha is the lead vocalist and guitarist with Majnun playing keyboards, percussion, and creating the musical arrangements. “Night Errant” is the 3rd track of of their upcoming May of 2023 release, “Yurt”. In support of this new release the band are in the stages of planning a European tour to follow later in 2023.

“Night Errant” starts off with an acoustic riff layered with a pulsing bassline and synth in the background. Interesting to note the percussion is lower in the mix with the guitar, bass and organ really driving the song. The vocals have a relaxed blues rock vibe with psychedelic undertones. The background vocals having delay and panning from left to right in the mix add atmospherics and assist with the psychedelic vibe There is is some really interesting instrumentation with the interplay between the acoustic guitar, bass and organ with the organ taking center stage with various fills and leads.

Line Up

Bohemond Pasha – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion

Majid Majnun – Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Keys, Percussion, Barbat, Ocarina, String and Horn Arrangements

Single and Album Purchase

Pre-order the album on Bandcamp: https://nameofkings.bandcamp.com/album/yurt-2

Purchase the track on Bandcamp: https://nameofkings.bandcamp.com/album/night-errant

(Desert Spotlight) John Garcia and the Band of Gold

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Released in January of 2019 Kyuss vocalist and founder of desert rock bands such as Unida, Slo-Burn, Hermano and Vista Chino returned with his next project: John Garcia & The Band Of Gold. Coming in at just under 41 minutes with 11 tracks you’ll get a tighter affair than extended jams. Songs with groove take center stage over extended jams and those who are familiar with the stoner, desert rock vibes will know what to expect

Track 1, the instrumental “Space Vato” gets things cooking with a slow distorted guitar line with another guitar layering a clean delay line over the top. A few bars in this leads to the up-tempo rock out section of the song.

Track 2,”Jim’s Whiskers” has a desert blues vibe leading into Garcia’s familiar vocals stylings. This track demonstrates Garcia has not lost a thing vocally, if anything after years of making records he knows when to let it rip and if needed dial things back to accommodate the song.

Track 9, “Don’t Even Think About It” starts off with an almost Kim Thayil “Badmotorfinger” style riff before dropping off into heavy driving groove. At three minutes in the band breaks out into a double time section rolling into a wah driven guitar solo before closing out.

Track 10, Cheyletiella has a really great driving groove and is one of the more hook laden choruses on this release. Album closer, “Softer Side” is a great way to slow things down and chill with delay heavy guitar lines and pulled back vocals for the majority of the track with a shout of, “I can’t do anything right!”, before going back to the mellowness at the start of the track and fading out.

Chris Goss (Masters of Reality) who also produced Kyuss and the Queens of the Stone Age is the producer here. Overall this is a good release with a locked in rhythm section, passionate, expressive vocals and heavy guitar riffs and solos to fill out the sound.

Track List

1. Space Vato

2. Jim’s Whiskers

3. Chicken Delight

4. Kentucky II

5. My Everything

6. Lillianna

7. Popcorn (Hit Me When You Can)

8. Apache Junction

9. Don’t Even Think About It

10. Cheyletiella

11. Softer Side

Line Up

John Garcia – Vocals

Ehren Groban – Gutar

Mike Pygmie – Bass

Greg Saenz – Percussion

Samsara Joyride – Self Titled 2022

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Located in Vienna, Austria, Samsara Joyride started as two guitarists, Michael Haumer and Florian Miehe in a living room in early 2020. Only a few months later an at-home recorded EP was released and received positive reviews and interest, leading to Daniel Batliner – Bass and Andi Mittermühlner – Drums being added to the group. Now with a full band dynamic in place, the band started work on new material for their upcoming first full-length album released October 22, 2022. Shaped around guitar-driven melodies and stirring rhythms, Samsara Joyride’s sound is a smooth blend of mesmerizing riffs, intense guitar solos, and striking baritone vocals. The genre is best described as blues rock, with strong psychedelic elements and a desert rock vibe.

Coming in at 68 minutes with nine songs means you’ll get some extended jams with multiple guitar solos which includes the album closer, “Lingering Thoughts” at twelve and a half minutes. Opener “Kingdom of Fear Pt. 1” has a solid rock riff building to the chorus section of vocalists and guitarists Miehe, and Haumer. Next the song builds into a slow, heavy groove, followed by a heavy, Sabbath-like breakdown and finally into an extended guitar solo. Track 2, “Playing War” opens with guitar volume swells and vibrato and a second guitar playing a delay heavy line with drummer Mittermühlner playing crash cymbal accents and cross-stick beats. At 2:30 minutes in straight-ahead rock chording takes over during the first verse. At 4:00 minutes tom fills signify a change to a heavier riff and solo type fills into another verse and into a psychedelic passage with volume swells, feedback and delay.

Track 3, “Who Am I” starts off with a similar slow burn groove as Track 2’s, “Playing War” but with the introduction of a guitar solo and doubled guitar lines. Miehe’s lyrics here provide some introspection many of us can relate to with lines such as, “Where would I go if I were free?” and “We build our own prison cells, create our own little hell.” The last chorus breaks out into a ripping guitar solo with octave slides and is one of the best on the album.

Track 5, “Kingdom of Fear Pt. 2” which is a natural break at the midway point of the album goes in to an entirely new direction with Haumer taking center stage on vocals and slide guitar. This is straight ahead 60’s -70’s style blues in the tradition of Howlin Wolf, Eric Clapton, or The Allman Brothers. With a soulful delivery and first-rate guitar techniques, this is a great track for any fan of a traditional blues sound.

There is a tremendous amount of talent on display here. With two distinct vocal styles, Miehe with the deep baritone with some similarities to ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons to Haumer’s higher more mid-range delivery. The two work well together in the chorus sections of songs and on their own lead vocal turns, both bring their own unique style. The rhythm section of Batliner on bass and Mittermühlner on drums are locked in doing their part by giving space during the quiet sections of the songs, but turning on the power when the heavy riffs take over. Mittermühlner is very adept at providing accents to the songs with hi-hat, floor tom fills, and cross-stick snare beats. The twin guitar attack is often exciting to listen to with slower reverb and delay-affected passages, heavy Sabbath-style riffing, acoustic lines, and the aforementioned slide guitar. With as much talent as is on display here, the future seems very bright for the band. For additional info on songwriting, future albums, and tour plans check out our interview with the band on October 22, 2022.

Lineup
Florian Miehe – Vocals/Guitar

Daniel Batliner – Bass

Andi Mittermühlner – Drums

Michael Haumer – Vocals/Guitar

Track List

  1. Kingdom of Fear Pt.1
  2. Playing War
  3. Who Am I?
  4. Shadow of a Man
  5. Kingdom of Fear Pt.2
  6. Feed on Me
  7. When Gods Were Man
  8. Wild Woman
  9. Lingering Thoughts


(Desert Spotlight) – Pescaterritory

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Pescaterritory is an award winning rock n roll band from the Coachella Valley in Southern California. Together since 2019, the band consists of bassist Gavin Lopez, vocalist Aiden Schaeffer, drummer Nick Willman and guitarist Jason Zembo. Pescaterritory blends the styles of rock n roll music from several decades to form their own brand of rock.

Their self titled debut album released in 2020 contains nine tracks with a run time of 40 minutes which includes the 10 minute closing track “The War”. Album opener, “King Street” with cowbell count in, muscular guitar riffs, slide guitar, and big chorus is a great opener. Track 2, “Running Away” starts off with a heavy speed grunge type intro and with massive drums and and hook filled chorus that really drive this track. With two explosive rockers to open the album the band takes a breather with track 3, :Dream Inside a Dream” with it’s clean phaser guitar line and out front harmonized vocals of singer Aiden Schaffer, before moving in to a mid tempo rock chorus.

The muscianship here is first rate with the rhythm section of drummer Nick Willman and bassist Gavin Lopez locked in to provide the low end and drive the rock focused tunes. Lopez has a great mid range tone bass lines and even jams a short distorted solo on Track 2 “Running Away”. Guitarist Jason Zembo is throws out heavy riff after riff and has no problem blasting out solos that any shredder would appreciate. In addition to the heavy rock riffs, Zembo can also change course with Track 6 mid tempo acoustic jam “I’m Fine” and the acoustic intro on Track 4 “Better Off Dead”. Willman has his moments throughout the album, but really makes his mark on Track 6 “Rise” with some double time machine gun style snare fills. Singer Aiden Schaeffer displays his vocal chops and many tracks, but especially shines on the chorus of “Rise” and “Running Away”.

The band has an upcoming slot on Saturday October 22, 2022 at the 15th annual Concert for Autism in Indio California. Check their social channel and website for info on their new single “Another Day”. The band also joined us for a live interview in September for a discussion on their influences, style of music and future plans for world domination. Check out the interview here.

Imaad Wasif – So Long Mr. Fear

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Imaad Wasif is an LA based Indian musician. He has released six solo albums as well as numerous collaborations. Credits include The Folk Implosion, Lowercase, Alaska! Grim Tower, EFG and ACID. He is also a touring and recording member of Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

His new 2022 release the appropriately titled “So Long Mr. Fear” is
comprised of 11 tracks with a runtime of around 37 minutes. Overall, So
Long Mr. Fear is more of an acoustic, piano driven affair, emphasizing Wasif’s vocal stylings and lyrics. This release has a stripped-down singer/songwriter vibe, which is a departure from his previous indie rock outings with EFG and earlier solo works. This release was produced by longtime collaborator Bobb Bruno (Best Coast) and mixed by Lewis Pesacov (Nikki Lane, FIDLAR, Local Natives).  Guest vocals are provided by Jen Wood, as well as Karen O (Yeah Yeah Yeahs).

Track 10 “Jealous Kind” with swirls of synth and phaser guitar lines has an almost melancholy end of summer vibe to it. With lines such as, “something in your memory keeps your island in the stream, if you walk alone, you’ll never know who you are” with lines like this there is definitely an introspective meditation on memory and knowing oneself.

Track 6 “Poet of the Damned” with backing vocals from Karen O (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) has a darker lyrical quality with lines such as, “I caught you crawling out of a newfound wasteland, to see my downfall as the poet of the damned.” With another line such as this one, “I’ve held the key to the doomsday machine” Wasif makes his intention clear that this track is not going to let the light in. With primarily acoustic guitar, backing vocals and limited instrumentation the vocals and lyrics are front and center.

The album having been created during the pandemic without many opportunities for in person collaboration may have contributed to a more introspective outing than would otherwise be the case, in fact Wasif brings up this challenge when discussing his tracking with collaborator Bobb Bruno, Wasif states, “We built a tunnel through the goddamned pandemic… Though we never saw each other during the making of this, we wereconnected in the ether, sending songs back and forth to arrive at their completion.”

Line up:
Bobb Bruno – bass, guitar, drums, percussion, synths
Greg Burns – pedal steel on ‘fader’
Evan Haros – sitar on ‘elemental’ and ‘regeneration’
Karen O – backing vocals on ‘poet of the damned’
Imaad Wasif – voice, guitar, piano, Nosferatu organ
Jen Wood – backing vocals on ‘fader’