Release
date: May 27th
2016. Label: StoneFree Records. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
Limestone Whale – S/T – Tracklisting
1.Ambrosia
2.Tale
Of The Snow Child
3.W
4.Swarms
5.A
Book I Have To Close
6.Paralyzed
In Paradise 04:11
7.An
Allegation
Band
Members:
Clement
Hoffer (vocals)
Flo
Ryan Kiss (guitar)
René
Preiß (bass)
Maximilian
Brev (drums)
Review:
You
will be forgiven for classifying Limestone Whale as another Kadavar
clone. There are tons of bands starting to appear on the scene and
literally copying Kadavar’s great style of Classic Hard Rock and
Doom Metal tinged vibes. Limestone Whale may offer the same style of
music that Kadavar is known for but their debut S/T album shows a
band with a lot going in their favour. A collection of great songs
for a start.
This
album may only contain seven tracks but the band has made sure you’re
thoroughly entertained for the next thirty-five minutes or so.
Opening song – Ambrosia – shows the band playing a more refined
classic rock approach that fans of The Who will definitely enjoy.
Layers of psychedelic rock holds all the riffs together with lead
vocalist Clement opting for Roger Daltrey style vocal approach. It’s
a no-holds barred hard rock song that shows the bands appreciation
for good old fashioned rock and roll from the last 50 years or so.
Second
track – Tale Of The Snow Child – opens with a slow-paced psych
doom instrumental riff before the band start playing at a much faster
pace. It’s quite a cold and eerie affair before the vocals start to
appear. Limestone Whale expand their psychedelic doom sound with
Sabbath inspired vocals and riffs but one that sounds very original
through out.
Third
track – W – carries on the vibe from the previous song as the
band create haunting slow paced melodies and bittersweet
vocals/lyrics to match. It’s very much in the vein of classic hard
rock but you can tell the song will return to the heavier psych doom
vibe that the band does so brilliantly well. This is perhaps my fave
song from the album. It has the right balance of tone, melody and
power for one hypnotic ride.
The
rest of the album follows the same structure as the opening three
songs as Limestone Whale impress you with more classic hard rock and
psych doom magic. Other great songs to check out are: Swarms,
Paralyzed In Paradise and An Allegation.
It’s
a shame there’s only seven songs as it could have done with one or
two more to make the album last that little bit longer. Maybe I’m
being too greedy but this is such a great record that you don’t
want it to end. The production is superb throughout as everything
sounds crisp and clear from the start. Overall this is a stunning and
superb release from Limestone Whale.
Words
by Steve Howe
Thanks
to Timon at Mountain Range PR for the promo. Limestone Whale S/T
album will be available to buy on CD/DD/Vinyl from May 27th
2016 via StoneFree Records.
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