Release
date: August 18th 2016. Label: Lay Bare Recordings. Format: DD/Vinyl
Historical
Graffiti – Tracklisting
1.The
Wind Cries Edalyn 08:31
2.Her
Phantom Finger of Copenhagen 06:58
3.Naomi
Crayola 03:05
4.The
Secret Language of Elephants 06:27
5.Historical
Graffiti 07:48
Band
Members:
Gary
Acre – Guitar
Mario
Lalli – Bass
Bill
Stinson – Drums
Guest
Musicians
Sara
Ryan - Violin
Adolfo
Trepiana – Accordion
Malene
Arce – Mellotron/Keyboards
Review:
Iconic
and Legendary Desert/Stoner Rockers – Yawning Man – return with
their first album in six years. Historical Graffiti sees the band
return to their earlier sounds whilst creating a more experimental
affair. The album which was recorded in Buenos Aires, Argentina
during their 2015 South American Tour. Yawning Man have some cool
special guests on the album making appearances here and there with
Sara Ryan on Violin, Adolfo Trepiana on Accordion and Malene Arce on
Mellotron and Keyboards.
The
results are instantly rich and rewarding with the psychedelic riffs
having something magical about them. This is an album built on
emotions as it has a dreamlike quality especially on the first two
opening tracks – The Wind Cries Edalyn and Her Phantom Finger Of
Copenhagen. Crazy titles, sure but Yawning Man have never played by
the rules as they emerged as one of the leading lights from the
Desert/Stoner Rock scene.
Historical
Graffiti has a more reserved ambient post-rock sound compared to the
band's earlier albums but Yawning Man still show a flair for heavier
Desert/Stoner grooves. We all know the rich musical history the band
members have and it's that wealth of experience that makes Yawning
Man such a unique band within the Desert/Stoner Rock scene.
Historical
Graffiti has definitely been worth the wait as the music is expertly
played through out. The album has more of a jam-based quality with
the band operating/recording in a more looser environment that their
perhaps used to. The heavier spaced out moments on the album is where
Yawning Man truly come alive especial on The Secret Language of
Elephants and the superb title track – Historical Graffiti.
I
could go on for an eternity explaining how magical and wonderful this
album really is. I will let Yawning Man's music do all the talking as
Historical Graffiti is a spellbinding and wonderful album. This is a
must have album. No question.
Words
by Steve Howe
Thanks
to Lay Bare Recordings for the promo. Historical Graffiti is
available to buy on DD/Vinyl now from Lay Bare Recordings.
