Release
date: June 21st
2017. Label: Taxi Driver Records. Format: DD
Mobular
– Tracklisting
1.Melt 02:15
2.Seaweed Shaman
11:10
3.Hooded Mantanaut
07:15
4.Mobular 04:04
5.The Lethargic
Hours 08:59
6.Emperor Seamount
09:13
Band
Members:
BoggiO)) - lap steel
guitar/electric guitar/vox
FabiO)) -
drums/piano
StefanO)) - bass
guitar
Review
Cambrian describe themselves as an
“Hawaiian Sludge Doom band born somewhere in time and space,
relaxing since then...” - An intriguing concept
which they fully explore on their epic sounding debut album –
Mobular. Taking influence from Sleep, Black Sabbath, CONAN and even
Pink Floyd. Cambrian offer a different kind of Psychedelic
Doom/Stoner Metal ride by fusing Hawaiian sounds with a cool lap
steel guitar adding a more drone based effect.
All the songs have a nautical feel
to them but Cambrian have real talent as they even venture into the
vast arena of Space Rock sounds. Songs such as Melt, Seaweed Shaman,
Hooded Mantanaut and Emperor Seamount create heavy atmospheric
moments where the band plays elements of Doom, Stoner, Sludge and
Drone Metal repeatedly on each of the songs. Though here is the key
to Cambrian's success. They do this in a wholly original way and one
that keeps you coming back for more.
Hooded Mantanaut has a classic Pink
Floyd feel merged with heavy Drone/Stoner/Psych sounds and this ranks
as my favourite song on the album. It's a beautifully played song
with cool psychedelic moments that drift into heavier doom based
riffs.
Cambrian are very hard to describe
as they've created a daring album that isn't your normal conventional
Doom/Stoner Metal album. The band could be playing a heavy droned out
riff and then add a traditional Hawaiian sound or chant just for the
hell of it. It makes Mobular one of the most refreshing and original
debut albums I've heard this year. There are vocals on the album but
these are minimal. As the band focus on being a purely instrumental
band.
If any Doom/Sludge/Stoner Metal fans
are going on holiday soon and need some quality relaxing music to
chill and get high to. This is the album for you. As Mobular is an
outstanding debut album on every level. Why do I have the urge to
book a holiday to Hawaii......
Words by Steve
Howe
Thanks
to Taxi Drive Records for the promo. Mobular is now available to buy
now. You can also check out the new video for SEAWEED SHAMAN.
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