Release Date: May 02nd 2025. Record Label: Echodelick Records (US) and Stickman Records (EU). Formats: DD/Vinyl
Lost In Light - Tracklisting
1.Laid By Fear
2.The Less I Know
3.Dead By Rumour
4.Sullen Slaves
5.Wings Of Gold
Members:
Liam Deak: Guitar & Vocals
Tarun Dawar: Bass
Will Adams: Drums & Percussion
Review
The Toronto based Tumble are about to drop their E.P ‘Lost in Light’ on May 2nd partnering with Echodelick Records and Stickman Records, delivering a throwback of 70’s minimalism and raw hard rock tendencies. The trio embraces the more organic approach of less frill, more thrill, with the recordings being captured live in studio with Ian Blurton at the helm of production. This not only gives ‘Lost in Light’ that retro feel with stripped-down methods but also a more genuine representation of three dudes and their instruments in a live atmosphere.
‘Lost in Light’ is not just a throwback because of production, as Tumble provides proto-metal and psych-blues licks across the five tracks in a blistering fashion reminiscent of a long lost 70’s record rescued from a dusty crate bin. The heavy bass driven and rhythm focused ‘Laid By Fear’ starts us off with a dreamy vocal over top. The vocals split in two on the chorus with harmonies and the bottom third provides plenty of variations and guitar prowess for us that adore the ‘glory days’ of rock ‘n’ roll. Next up is ‘The Less I Know’, a guitar swaggering track that boasts and boosts the blues factor up a notch especially on the lead parts. Relatable lyrics state, “The more I live, the less I know”, us too Tumble, us too. The track ‘Dead by Rumour’ not only has a 70’s feel but also a charming garage rock aspect to it, with a loose devil-may-care attitude Tumble lure you in with the hooks and grooves.
‘Sullen Slaves’ may be the favorite of ‘Lost in Light’ with its proto-metal riffing and verses that evoke a Blue Öyster Cult quality with its vocal melody. Then there’s the amazing guitar work on the solo while the bass and drums thunder alongside in a stampede of energy. Number five ‘Wings of Gold’ closes us out and you can see why it was chosen as the first single as it is a thorough introduction to the band and their sound. It’s also thoroughly catchy, with a chorus that is unforgettable. As on the last track Tumble goes into a ‘jam’ towards the end, and a groove laden tempo backs the lead guitar as it shreds bluesy-psychedelic delights.
Tumble have certainly laid down a rocking E.P. with ‘Lost in Light’, their intriguing sound of 70’s rock, proto-metal, and psych is potent and encouraging. It’s great to hear bands embracing the past not only as inspiration for their music but also in passion, technique, and procedure. However, there’s a sneaky suspicion that this is just the framework for bigger and better things, as Tumble will most likely have even more to offer us in the future. Keep your eyes peeled.
Words by Jon McGough
Thanks to C Squared Music for the promo.
Lost in Light will be available to buy on DD/Vinyl via Echodelick Records (US) and Stickman Records (EU) from Friday 02nd May 2025.
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