Stoner/Doom
Hammerheart Data
Line Up:
Sami Wolf – Vocals
Aaron Brancheau – Guitar
Joseph Fiel – Bass
Ashton Nelson – Drums
Tracklist:
Meteor
Mothership
Epoch
Magnolia
Barren region Procession
Crestfallen
Sunday
Luminare
Phantom
Moon Wizard from Salt Lake Town, Utah had been round since 2018 and feature launched two earlier full-length albums. They have been shaped by means of faculty pals, Aaron Brancheau, Joe Fiel and Ashton Nelson then in 2020 they discovered singer Sami Wolf. Having by no means heard their earlier output I can’t remark but when they’re part as excellent as this then I will be able to be sourcing them each come pay day.
‘Meteor’ kicks issues off with Brancheau’s riff earlier than the rhythm segment come crashing in and Wolf brings her signature wail. It’s vintage stoner, a large riff and enormous groove with the bass and drums locked in regardless of Nelson carry his Keith Moon kind rolls. ‘Mothership’ eases again on trippy guitar line which Fiel mirrors on his bass and we’re off into the stratosphere with Wolf on the controls. You simply shut your eyes, and also you pass with them willingly earlier than ‘Magnolia’ takes you across the cosmos once more. It’s a more effective groove with some turbulence at the approach but it surely’s all excellent as they pass upper over the clouds and the disturbance. ‘Luminaire’ units you down on a large blue cloud of sweet-smelling smoke permitting you to look at the capturing stars while Wolf’s reverb sopping wet vocals commentate at the fireworks. Brancheau gives some other fantastic riff and Fiel and Nelson quickly sign up for in for the descent on ‘Epoch’. It’s a easy take off and it ranges out taking you on some other go back and forth across the astral aircraft. Earlier than you realize it, you’re again on ‘terra firma’ as ‘Barren region Procession’ brings a unique nearly punky really feel then it’s some Sabbath worship on ‘Crestfallen’. ‘Phantom’ is offered by means of Fiel’s rubbery bassline earlier than Brancheau offers him a hand and Nelson knocks the dwelling daylights out of his equipment. It’s some other easy stomp permitting Wolf to bellow and inform you about your self. Ultimate lower ‘Sunday’ is some other vintage stoner groove all consumed an implausible ‘wah-wah’ intro then Wolf brings a unique nearly soulful edge to her voice.
I’ll admit that this took me a few listens to totally recognize what was once occurring however now I play it frequently. That is stylish, vintage stoner. It’s large and tough across the edges however has some subtlety in there too. I will be able to make excellent on my promise and acquire the primary two data and sit up for what they do subsequent.
Written by means of: Smudge
Scores: 8/10
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