Release
date: April 26th
2019. Label: Sludgelord
Records.
Format: Cassette
Tape/DD/CD
Darkness
Dimensions Disillusion
– Tracklisting
1.Sum
of Man 12:48
2.SAND
08:19
3.Circle
04:44
4.Purgatory
14:00
Members
Dub
- Guitar/Vocals
Kitchens
- Drums/Vocals/Theremin
Review
Darkness
Dimensions Disillusion is the new album from Texas Sludge/Doom Rock
duo – Stone Machine Electric. This is the first album I’ve
listened to from Stone Machine Electric since their 2017 offering –
Vivere and I was intrigued on what to expect on this album. As the
band are known for changing their style of sound through the course
of their recording career which stretches back to almost a decade
from 2010.
This
album sees the band creating a heavier and doomier sound with
elements of Psychedelic Metal, Stoner Metal and even elements of
Progressive Rock and Jazz Music on various stages of the album. It’s
quite a wild ride with Stone Machine Electric switching musical
genres from the start.
Opening
song – Sum Of Man – opens with a haunting Psychedelic Doom style
Synth score that reminded me of the classic 1982 Blade Runner
soundtrack. Though that soon gives way to a heavier Sludge/Doom Metal
sound that’s played at a medium pace. The heavy sludgy riffs are
distorted for the most part and the vocals feel inspired by Al
Cisneros in places. The music has a Drone based quality to them and
this allows Stone Machine Electric to play a more experimental style
of Doom/Stoner Metal.
Second
song – SAND – is where the band add a more “Jazz” heavy
influence into their warped blend of Psychedelic Doom and Stoner
Metal. Stone Machine Electric have the term “Weirdo” listed on
their BandCamp Page and that’s a great way how to describe this
song. As the song is quite complex in places and actually does have a
“Weirdo” outlook on life. Though the song can also be described
as FUNK METAL as well with the Funk/Jazz guitars that make up a large
part of this song. The band do feel inspired by CLUTCH on this song
and that is no bad thing.
Third
song – Circle – is the more straight-forward Stoner Rock/Metal
song held on the album. As the song only lasts under 5 minutes and
the band have less time to play with. So it’s good to see Stone
Machine Electric not forgetting their Stoner Rock roots and play a
more exciting and hard-rocking tune that’s packed full of great
heavy riffs.
Fourth
song – Purgatory – is the standout song on the record as it
features Kent Stump of WO FAT fame providing additional guitars. I’m
a huge fan of Kent and it’s always good to hear Kent appearing on
other bands projects. This song is definitely the weirdest one of the
bunch with Stone Machine Electric adding a sinister 70s sounding Doom
Metal atmosphere to the song. Add a pinch of theatrical sounding
Occult Rock guitars and you have the makings of a Progressive Doomed
Out experience that only Stone Machine Electric can deliver.
With
Stone Machine Electric being from Texas and like all good Doom/Stoner
Metal bands from Texas, they drafted in Kent Stump to Produced, Mixed
and Mastered the album at the almost legendary Crystal Clear Sound in
Dallas, Texas. That’s the reason why this album sounds so damn
good. Kent is one of the best producers around not only in Texas but
within the Doom/Stoner Metal community and this album is a testament
not only to Kent’s talents but also to Stone Machine Electric.
As they have delivered their best album to date with Darkness Dimensions Disillusion.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
