Lorquin’s Admiral - Lorquin’s Admiral (Album Review)

Release Date: June 27th 2025. Record Label: Argonauta Records. Formats: DD/Vinyl

Lorquin’s Admiral - Tracklisting

My Blue Wife

Inexplicable Things

Could Have Been Forever

Black Water

My Blue Husband

Aren't We

Burn and Heal

These Lovely Things

To Temptation

Members

Marlon King

Nick Hannon

Dandy Brown

Dawn Brown

Steve Earle

Review

Lorquin’s Admiral is a Psych/Desert/Stoner Rock “Supergroup” of sorts featuring members of Afghan Whigs, the Fizz Fuzz, Hermano, Luna Sol, Orquesta del Desierto, Sons of Alpha Centauri and Yawning Sons. Some real heavy hitters and just look at the members of the band with guest contributions from David Angstrom and Country Mark Engel on their exquisite and riff-fuelled debut album.

Lorquin’s Admiral debut album is full of hooks, grooves, riffs and extended instrumental Stoner Rock passages that defines the current scene with focus on songwriting, storytelling, vocal harmonies and superb melodies that drift into areas of Post-Rock, Grunge and Shoegaze which gives the band an ethereal sound you don’t initially expect. There’s an easy going attitude forming from the songs which has a cerebral 1990’s quality when the band dive right into the classic Stoner Rock and Alt Rock scene.

The band aren’t afraid to merge into the more “METAL” side of life especially on the early tracks of Inexplicable Things and Could Have Been Forever. Though things start rather differently with the anthemic opening track My Blue Wife with Lorquin’s Admiral showcasing a Post-Rock based Desert Rock swagger which soon transforms into a classic style of Stoner melody the members have made themselves known with their respective bands. 

With a free-flowing Heavy Rock sound developing from the very onset you can hear influences from the likes of Tom Petty, Alice In Chains, The Who and Led Zepp which gives this record a more grounded flow with genuine warm-hearted lyrics that pull you into Lorquin’s Admiral’s deliciously heavy world. Frenzied FUZZY guitars overlap with sludgy environments with the Blues Rock influence coming more and more into play on tracks such as Black Water, My Blue Husband and Aren’t We with the band fully committed and selling the excessive HARD ROCK instrumental solos along the way.

The later stages of the album taps into the 1990’s Nostalgic scene perfectly with fully formed songs that leave you wanting to hear more of their highly energetic sounds that would be considered “STONE COLD CLASSICS” if they were released back in the day especially with the songs Burn And Heal and These Lovely Things.

With brilliantly observed production values, Lorquin’s Admiral debut album is an absolute must have and is perhaps the perfect soundtrack to the summer season. This is an album that can easily be described as “ALL KILLER and NO FILLER” where all tracks are considered definite HOME RUNS throughout.

Add this album to your collection now and you’ll be in STONER ROCK HEAVEN….

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the promo.

Lorquin’s Admiral is available to buy now on DD/Vinyl via Argonauta Records

INFO:

https://www.argonautarecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

Heavy Psychedelic Outfit Lorquin’s Admiral Drop Visuals for 'Aren’t We'

Heavy psych explorers Lorquin’s Admiral unveil their latest official video for ‘Aren’t We’.

"While all the songs on the Lorquin’s Admiral album reflect deeply emotional experiences, the inspiration behind the song Aren’t We comes from observing the absurdities humans use to define their lives. The song itself is a mirror to how music and art in general allow us a glimpse into existential concepts and our attempts to immortalize and rein in the absurd. In the end, though, it’s really just a song, perhaps just a “love song”, among billions of other songs people use for comfort, belonging, or whatever else they need to gather in and hold onto the parade of moments that constitute our lives." - says Dandy Brown

Watch ‘Aren’t We’ here: 

Album pre-order: https://bit.ly/LorquinsAdmiral

Featuring a stellar lineup of current and former members of Afghan Whigs, the Fizz Fuzz, Hermano, Luna Sol, Orquesta del Desierto, Sons of Alpha Centauri, and Yawning Sons, the band delivers a unique blend of soul-stirring harmonies, mesmerizing riffs, and unforgettable hooks.

Building on the critically acclaimed writing partnership between Marlon King, Nick Hannon, and Dandy Brown (first established on the widely celebrated Yawning Sons album Sky Island), Lorquin's Admiral encapsulates the essence of psychedelic rock while pushing the genre into exciting new territories. The band’s debut album highlights the stunning vocal interplay of husband-and-wife duo Dawn and Dandy Brown, and the commanding rhythms of celebrated drummer Steve Earle, creating an immersive sonic experience that is both heavy and hypnotic.

Adding to the album’s allure, guitar virtuosos David Angstrom (Hermano, Luna Sol) and Country Mark Engel lend their distinctive touch, enriching the record with lush, textured guitar landscapes. Angstrom’s contributions span seven tracks, while Engel’s masterful work graces two.

Drawing inspiration from desert rock pioneers while seamlessly incorporating elements of blues, psychedelic, and alternative music, Lorquin’s Admiral appeals to fans of Kyuss, Fu Manchu and Fatso Jetson, as well as admirers of the Cranberries, Screaming Trees and Garbage. The band carves out a unique space in the heavy-psychedelic scene, proving that rock music remains a powerful and evolving force.

Stay tuned for the release date of Lorquin's Admiral’s debut album and follow Argonauta Records for updates, singles and exclusive previews.

INFO:

https://www.argonautarecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.

Heavy Psychedelists Lorquin’s Admiral Unveil Official Music Video for 'Inexplicable Things'

Following the previously unveiled signing with Argonauta Records, Lorquin’s Admiral take the next step with the release of their official music video for 'Inexplicable Things'.

"Making the Lorquin's Admiral album was a uniquely beautiful production being as we all live on opposite sides of the world and only had a few precious days together in Kent to record. Lyrically, Inexplicable Things touches themes of inception, the present, and the infinite, but it also seems to fit that situation we found ourselves in while recording the album. For what was relatively a very short period of time, we were able to come together and harness this burst of creativity and expression and came away with something that holds a very special place in our hearts." - says Dandy Brown

Watch 'Inexplicable Things' here: 

Featuring a stellar lineup of current and former members of Afghan Whigs, the Fizz Fuzz, Hermano, Luna Sol, Orquesta del Desierto, Sons of Alpha Centauri, and Yawning Sons, the band delivers a unique blend of soul-stirring harmonies, mesmerizing riffs, and unforgettable hooks.

Building on the critically acclaimed writing partnership between Marlon King, Nick Hannon, and Dandy Brown (first established on the widely celebrated Yawning Sons album Sky Island), Lorquin's Admiral encapsulates the essence of psychedelic rock while pushing the genre into exciting new territories. The band’s debut album highlights the stunning vocal interplay of husband-and-wife duo Dawn and Dandy Brown, and the commanding rhythms of celebrated drummer Steve Earle, creating an immersive sonic experience that is both heavy and hypnotic.

Adding to the album’s allure, guitar virtuosos David Angstrom (Hermano, Luna Sol) and Country Mark Engel lend their distinctive touch, enriching the record with lush, textured guitar landscapes. Angstrom’s contributions span seven tracks, while Engel’s masterful work graces two.

Drawing inspiration from desert rock pioneers while seamlessly incorporating elements of blues, psychedelic, and alternative music, Lorquin’s Admiral appeals to fans of Kyuss, Fu Manchu and Fatso Jetson, as well as admirers of the Cranberries, Screaming Trees and Garbage. The band carves out a unique space in the heavy-psychedelic scene, proving that rock music remains a powerful and evolving force.

Stay tuned for the release date of Lorquin's Admiral’s debut album and follow Argonauta Records for updates, singles and exclusive previews.

INFO:

https://www.argonautarecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.