Release
date: October
05th
2018. Label: Pelagic
Records.
Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
Resonant
Sun
– Tracklisting
1.A
Handful of Flies 04:47
2.Smoke
Filled Sky 04:44
3.Barren
03:55
4.Resonant
Sun 05:35
5.Dormant
04:46
6.Whiplash
04:31
7.Crimson
Eyes 04:00
8.River
of Salt 06:58
Members
Jan
Oberg – Guitars/Vox
Simone
Oberg – Bass
Sebastian
Grimberg - Drums
Review
Earth
Ship return with their 5th album – Resonant Sun. I’m
going to keep this review brief as I’m happy to report that this is
Earth Ship’s best album to date. Earth Ship opt for a heavier
Psychedelic Sound on this album compared to their previous albums.
Though the band still have their stripped back approach heard on
their last album.
The
band are now back at their spiritual home of Pelagic Records after a
brief stay with Napalm Records for their last album. This move feels
like it’s rejuvenated the band as Resonant Sun has a more driven
sound and even has a sense of fun to it all. Especially when the band
decide to experiment with their overall sound.
Resonant
Sun sees Earth Ship play a wide range of different Doom/Sludge/Stoner
Metal sounds. Some parts of the album feel inspired by TORCHE at
times. As the riffs have a similar heavy distorted feel.
Let’s
get down to business with the songs. As all 8 songs offer heavy and
rich psychedelic Sludge/Stoner riffs that leave you wanting more.
Some parts of the album have a slight Alternative Rock/Metal feel but
this is still primarily an Earth Ship album.
The
best songs on the album are: A Handful Of Flies, Smoke Filled Sky,
Resonant Sun, Dormant, Whiplash and the standout song – River Of
Salt. The album does have a high amount of bleak progressive moments
which has always been a constant factor with Earth Ship through their
entire career.
However
it’s never sounded this good from Earth Ship or so much FUCKING
fun. Overall Resonant Sun is a brilliantly entertaining album that
will have you coming back for more.
What
more could you possibly want from Earth Ship...
Words
by Steve Howe
Resonant
Sun is available to buy now on CD/DD/Vinyl via Pelagic Records.
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