Release
date: November
30th
2018. Label: CursedTongueRecords (VinylOnly).
Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
Mojo
Rising –
Tracklisting
1.Stone 05:45
1.Stone 05:45
2.Ride
04:35
3.Down
In The Valley 06:29
4.Big
River 05:43
5.Your
God 04:58
6.Juju
04:26
7.Black
Dog 04:17
8.Beakfoot
09:01
Members
Phil
- Guitar/Vocals
Dave
- Guitar/Vocals
Martyn
- Bass
Scott
- Drums
Review
Mojo
Rising originally came out in Feb 2018. It sort of passed me by. As
it was released when a lot of great albums were being released.
That’s not too say that this is a bad album. Far from it. It’s a
great album. I just never had the time to listen to the album fully
until now and that’s because the album is getting a vinyl release
from in-form record label – Cursed Tongue Records.
So
what can you expect from Mojo Rising and Psychlona’s blend of of
Psychedelic Doom/Stoner Rock. Well the band add a heavy Space Rock
sound to their music and it has a classic 70s Rock vibe firmly rooted
within the band’s DNA. The album has it’s fair share of
Progressive Rock and modern sounding Fuzz Rock to give Mojo Rising a
vibe that’s becoming quite popular within the Doom/Stoner Metal
community.
The
album is a collection of great songs with the vocals taking some time
to fully get used to. Though the lyrics are one of the best parts of
the album. As the lyrics have a certain charm of their own especially
as the band have written some OTT lyrics to match the heavy riffs on
shown here.
The
standout songs are: Stone, Ride, Down In The Valley, Juju, Black Dog
and Beakfoot. As this is where Psychlona play the heaviest riffs on
the album. If you’re a fan of Kyuss then you will find much to enjoy.
The
only criticism that I have for the album is that it can be too
laid-back at times for it’s own good. This is an album is perhaps
best
listening
in the summer months and not the winter months that are currently
upon us. However Psychlona know how to write a damn good tune that
has some fantastic Spaced Out elements to them.
it’s
good that Psychlona have signed to Cursed Tongue Records, as they
will be gaining more exposure through the vinyl release as the album
was sadly overlooked first time round. This will no doubt raise the
band’s profile within the Doom/Stoner Rock community and perhaps
see the band release some more cool sounding records in the future.
Overall,
Mojo Rising is a highly accomplished debut album and will keep you
entertained until the next Psychlona record arrives.
Excellent and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
