Release
date: February
23rd
2019.
Label: Self
Released.
Format: CD/DD
Akmé
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Tracklisting
1.Andromeda
07:36
2.The
Thought 08:58
3.Sizigia
04:19
4.Ephemeral
09:46
5.Mindbender
04:22
6.Hydro
06:30
Review
Akmé
is the second album from Psychedelic Instrumental Stoner Rockers -
SageNESS. This album carries on the same themes and progressive
sounds first heard on their debut album. Though the band play a
heavier and more distinctive sound with a more experimental approach
as well. SageNESS bridge the gap between Psychedelic Stoner Rock and
Ambient Post Rock sounds superbly well.
The
whole feel and flow of the album is quite loose and SageNESS have a
ball playing the many different types of music held on the album.
Akmé does have its fair share of jam-based moments which take time
to fully get going. However the album truly comes alive when the
heavier sounds appear especially on the excellent first song –
Andromeda.
Andromeda
is a cool sounding psychedelic trip with moments of finely played
Cosmic Doom riffs that have a certain Weedpecker vibe to them. Add a
deep meaningful Space Rock atmosphere and SageNESS do have actual
talent in creating highly atmospheric songs that draw you instantly
to their addictive riffs.
The
production is quite subdued and laid-back at times but it’s handled
superbly well from the start. With the band experimenting with their
overall sound. Swirling ambient noises are added for a cool cosmic
effect on the second song – The Though. The Post-Stoner Rock vibe
slowly appears when it fully merges with the Ambient Post Rock
sounding guitars.
Akmé
is always constantly engaging and superbly entertaining from start to
finish. You’ll be surprised at how heavy this album actually
becomes as SageNESS do venture into the world of Doom/Stoner Metal on
the later stages of the album. SageNESS offer a genuine and exciting
alternative sound to the other Instrumental Stoner Rock Bands that
are currently out there in the scene and Akmé proves that point with
songs such as: Sizgia, Ephemeral and Hyrdo – being perhaps the best
songs contained on the album.
Overall,
Akmé is an excellent release from SageNESS. Let’s hope the band
can build upon the momentum the first two albums have given them so
far. As these guys definitely worth your time.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
