Release Date: April 10th 2026. Record Label: Self Released. Formats: DD
BLISS - Tracklisting
BLISS
Members
Vegard Bachmann Strand, guitars, vocals
Jakob Særvoll, keys, vocals
Samuel Robson Gardner, bass guitar
Sivert Kleiven Larsen, drums
Review
Proto Doom/Stoner Rockers Gjenferd have just recently released their acclaimed second album Black Smoke Rising and a month later they’re releasing their latest single BLISS which doesn’t even appear on the album. The track itself could have easily appeared anywhere on that great record with Gjenferd employing a classic style of Blues Rock, Hard Rock and Proto-Doom sensibilities with some KICK-ASS organs levelling the musical playing field for the band to impress listeners with.
Maybe, it’s just me but I can easily hear traces of the “MISSION IMPOSSIBLE” theme tune appearing from time to time. That could be down to the new medication I’m currently on but that vibe is still there. However, back to serious business, Gjenferd once again feel like they're inspired by the likes of The Who, Led Zepp, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Blue Cheer for this track which is set against some classic Proto-Metal melodies and certain prog rock structures.
The lyrics and vocals are quite “OCCULT ROCK” obsessive once more which was a major part of Black Smoke Rising. Gjenferd plays a very fast-paced and highly aggressive style of music which even allows strands of Post-Stoner and Heavy Psych to appear from time to time. BLISS is an all out assault on the CLASSIC ROCK SENSES with Gjenferd taking a NO HOLDS BARRED approach with their music that should instantly satisfy their fan base until they release some other new material in the near future.
Excellent and Highly Recommended.
Words by Steve Howe
You can buy BLISS from the following link: https://orcd.co/gjenferdbliss
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