Release
date: September 29th 2017. Label: Self Released. Format:
DD
Second
Stone – Tracklisting
1.Orangino
05:19
2.Reverend
06:50
3.Downtripper
09:02
4.Metabolt
07:04
5.Lizard
Queen 10:14
Members
Bass
- Filip Larsson,
Vocals
- Tobias Gonzalez,
Guitar
- Carl Lambertus Olofsson,
Drums
- Victor Hansson
Review
Swedish
Desert/Stoner Rockers return with a new album and a potentially huge
new sound for the band. As they've added more musical elements to
their crazy sound. Second Stone offers a potent mix of 70s Hard Rock
merged with 90s sounding Grunge, Desert Rock and Stoner Rock
influences. It's a very multi-layered and heavy album with the band
impressing on songs such as: Orangino, Reverend and the fantastic
sounding Lizard Queen.
Though
there's a lot more to this album than the potential first listen
suggests. As Huanastone lyrics offer a darker perspective
once you've listened to the album multiple times. Some parts of the
album are very dark indeed. So KUDOS to the band for writing a darker
and imaginative take on the standard Desert/Stoner Rock sound.
The
instrumental work is good for the whole album with the band playing
different styles of music for each of the individual songs. The album
does have a QOTSA style vibe around it. Meaning when the mood does
become too depressing or dark, the band unleash a superb guitar solo
that elevates the atmosphere to a more upbeat mood.
Overall,
Second Stone is a superb sounding album with Huanastone on inspired
form throughout. It may not be for everyone but if you're in the mood
for something different and perhaps a little big more offbeat then
Second Stone is the album for you.
A
damn good album indeed....
Words
by Steve Howe
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