Release
date: September 25th 2015. Label: Self Released Formats: DD
Songs
For Heroes – Tracklisting
1.Shield
Wall 02:39
2.Charango
Moon 03:59
3.Mount
the Elk 04:22
4.Black
Sector Highway 05:16
Band
Members:
Espen
Gunstensen: Vocals, guitars, charango.
Bjørn
Marius Kristiansen: Vocals, guitars, drums, synths, bass guitar.
Review:
Now
here's a superb slice of Psych/Space/Prog/Stoner Rock courtesy of
Battle Elk. A duo who are very hard to describe. Their debut EP –
Songs For Heroes – is trippy as hell and takes influence from the
realm of science fiction and beer. I'll let the band tell you about
their music in their own words:
“We
call it spacegaze: Our songs all take place in a fictional world
where warriors are mounted on elks and dragons terrorize the skies.
We're inspired by old sci-fi and fantasy novels, adventure game
soundtracks, loud guitars and Belgian beer.”
Song's
For Heroes is very surreal at times with weird noises and synths
being mixed against some heavy prog stoner riffs. The vocals are
rooted firmly in 60s/70s Psych Rock territory but the guys do show
their heavier side when the time calls for it. Standout track has to
be – Mount The Elk. A masterclass in progressive stoner rock with a
cool sideline in trippy psychedelia.
For
a debut release, Songs For Heroes could of done with a few more songs
to see if the guys keep the mood going as it's only on for 15 mins. I
know it's a debut EP but I really wanted to hear more and I hope we
do in the future. As Battle Elk have a refreshing sound. Check them
out and join the program. Raise your finest pint glass of LEFFE and
make a toast to Battle Elk.
Words
by Steve Howe
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