Release
date: 01st July 2015. Label: Self Released. Formats: DD
Cuatro
Ciénegas: Tracklisting
1.Hiena
05:51
2.Damselfly
02:15
3.Dobsonfly
04:02
4.Ergot
05:53
5.Salem
Trials 04:24
6.Claviceps
/ 04:09
7./
Cordyceps 03:22
8.E.
Skimmer II 02:25
Band
Members:
Daniel
(Los Dealers) - Drums
Juan
Tamayo (Vinnum Sabbathi- Bass
Fausto
(Bar de Monjas, Megatones) - Guitar
Gerardo
(Bar de Monjas, Vinnum Sabbathi)- Guitar
Review:
4
Ciénegas is a new band from Mexico and features members from some
brilliant bands such as Vinnum Sabbathi, Los Dealers and Bar de
Monjas. So you know with members from those bands that 4 Ciénegas is
going to pure-fucking-awesome. And it is.
If
you're a fan of Instrumental Desert/Stoner Rock then you're in luck
as 4 Ciénegas have created something special for their debut album -
Cuatro Ciénegas. An 8 song opus that runs for 30 minutes. Yeah it's
on the short side but it has a ton of great desert/stoner rock riffs
for you to experience. It's very trippy as the guys unleash sonic
waves of psychedelic riffs. Opening track – Hiena – is loud as
hell as the guys play at a fast pace with the trippy noises all
coming together for one spaced out ride. Fans of Kyuss, Sleep and
Monster Magnet will get a kick out of this.
Second
track – Dameslfly – is a heavy-pounding number that will have
Truckfighters looking over there shoulder especially with the heavy
amount of FUZZ played at loud volumes. Though the best part of the
track has to be the drumming by Daniel. Jesus, he's like a man
possessed. Most of the heavy noise is created by Daniel's drumming.
Sure the other guys do there part as well but it's Daniel's drumming
that's the main focus here.
Third
track – Dobsonfly – once again unleashes the FUZZ to higher
levels of distorted noise. The trippy psychedelics plays a major part
on this track as it's one the albums more progressive tracks. 4
Ciénegas add as many different noises and effects as they possibly
can. It feels like an extended jam session at times or a competition
at which band member can play the loudest. So yeah, it's heavy.....
Fourth
track – Ergot opens up with a slow-paced desert rock riff with
shades of psychedelic rock being added at different stages. You see a
different side to 4 Ciénegas here as they play some deft touches of
progressive rock. Though you don't have to wait long for 4 Ciénegas
to unleash the thunder once again. As 4 Ciénegas let rip with a
barrage of heavy as hell riffs. This is the stand-out track on the
album in my opinion. As it sees the band create their own sound at
last. Exciting stuff indeed!!!
The
2nd half of the album follows the same path as the first
though with a few heavier riffs being played for good measure. Cuatro
Ciénegas is a brilliant debut album that will appeal to all fans of
the Fuzz/Desert/Stoner Metal movement. Cuatro Ciénegas is one
addictive, loud, noisy and wild as hell ride. Embrace the FUZZ!!!!
Cuatro
Ciénegas is available to buy now on BandCamp Buy Now.
Words
by Steve Howe
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