The Lunar Effect - Sounds Of Green & Blue (Album Review)

Release Date: April 12th 2024. Record Label: Svart Records. Formats: CD/DD/Vinyl

Sounds Of Green & Blue - Tracklisting

Ocean Queen - 4:39

Flowers For Teeth - 2:42

Colour My World - 4:56

In Grey - 4:38

Middle Of The End - 4:21

Pulling Daisies - 3:48

I Can't Say - 3:48

Fear Before The Fall - 5:38

On The Story Goes - 5:47

Review

Psych Stoner Rockers The Lunar Effect made a mighty impression with their 2019 debut album Calm Before The Calm. The record was a great mix of Psych Rock, Fuzz Rock, Stoner Rock and waves of Cosmic Rock which allowed the band to have a unique sense of heaviness of their own creation. Well, lightning has struck twice with their even more impressive second album Sounds Of Green & Blue which sees The Lunar Effect bring a sense of hedonistic style of 1970’s Hard Rock to the free-flowing 1960’s Psychedelic Rock world. 

The Lunar Effect explore the darker and doomedelic side of Freakish Psych Rock with waves of Fuzzed Up Stoner Rock and Frenzied Garage Rock all forming for quite an adventurous sound which you can feel the powerful impact on the opening tracks of Ocean Queen, Flowers For Teeth and Colour My World. These three tracks alone showcase the wide variety of different influences that the band use for this album, as you can hear influences such as The Doors, The Who, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zepp, Monkey3, Red Fang and Radio Moscow.

Though, don’t go thinking that The Lunar Effect doesn't bring their own creative energy to the party. As the whole album is full of highly original and slightly intense long drawn out instrumental jams which keeps the mood soulful, energetic and buoyantly heavy throughout.

There’s a sense of world-weary mysticism hidden within the band’s lyrics which gives an air of mystery to the band’s music especially with the EPIC vocals employed for the record. This is an album that has a classic rock energy whilst also becoming a thoroughly modern Stoner Rock record at the same time.

The album can be quite deceptive within its more quiet moments as you feel you’re witnessing a Post-Stoner groove before The Lunar Effect delivers an intense explosion of Blues Rock inspired Stoner Rock energy which is hidden throughout the majority of the tracks. The music can be quite seedy in places but the punishing blend of Cosmic Fuzz and Classic Stoner grooves allows The Lunar Effect to deliver some of the album's most standout moments which perhaps shine brightest within the second half of the record.

Other standout tracks include: In Grey,  Middle Of The End, Fear Before The Fall and  On The Story Goes.

Sounds Of Green & Blue is a pulsating record with first rate production values that allows this album to become an essential release within the UK Stoner Rock scene.

Excellent and Highly Recommended.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to For The Lost PR and Svart Records for the promo.

Sounds Of Green & Blue will be available to buy on CD/DD/Vinyl via Svart Records from Friday April 12th 2024.

Links

https://www.thelunareffect.co.uk/
https://thelunareffect.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.youtube.com/c/thelunareffectmusic
https://instagram.com/thelunareffect
www.twitter.com/Thelunareffect
https://www.facebook.com/TheLunarEffect/

An Interview With Jon Jefford From Psych Stoner Rockers THE LUNAR EFFECT

UK Psych/Stoner Rockers The Lunar Effect are releasing their new album Sounds Of Green & Blue on April 14th 2024 via Svart Records.  The album sees The Lunar Effect playing a more wider range of Stoner Rock by blending Fuzz Rock, Hard Rock, Psych Rock and Doom Rock for a record that highlights some of the best Hard Rock movements from the last 60 years or so.

Sounds Of Green & Blue is quite different and more daring compared to their acclaimed 2019 debut album Calm Before The Calm with The Lunar Effect taking more creative risks with their music. The end result is a fulfilling musical exploration of different Psychedelic sounds.

I caught up with Jon Jefford from the band to discuss the making of the album and future touring plans amongst other things which you can read below.

For people not in the know, can you give a brief history of how the band came together and where it is today.

The band was really formed while myself and Dan were playing in another band. We were not that happy with our situation so started doing other things and writing more music . Then we were offered a little record deal to put out and limited EP run and it just grew from that.

Why did you call yourselves The Lunar Effect.

It was just somethings that happened organically, born out of a fascination for the moon.

How would you describe your overall sound for Sounds Of Green And Blue. As it's quite different compared to your debut album. As you seem to have captured the last 50 or 60 years of the Hard Rock Scene brilliantly well for this album. It's Stoner Rock but it's also bigger than the normal Stoner Rock sound.

The album has a more rounded sound overall, it took longer and has a lot more depth compared to our first album which was recorded and mixed very quickly in comparison. We have tried to mix our influences from the past with our own style, hopefully we have got somewhere near achieving that.

What can people expect from the album and what is the creative outline or story for the album.

People should expect everything they liked about the first record, with maybe a bit more depth and thought to the songs. There is no overall story for the album, each song has its own meaning or story.

Where did the name Sounds Of Green And Blue for the album come from. 

The name is a lyric from the song ‘In Grey’

Was this an easy or hard album to record for compared to your debut album.

It was harder, there was slightly more expectation for this album. We wanted to raise the bar. It was also delayed by the covid lockdowns, which then made the pressure to make something really good all the more acute.

What is the creative process or setup within the band? Do you write the music together or do certain people within the band do that. 

I have written most of the music for the songs either alone or with Dan, and Josh writes most of the vocal melodies and lyrics. There are a few songs on the album that were independently written by either me or Josh, such as Pulling Daisies or On The Story goes. Which ever way the initial idea comes about we then work on it and perfect it as a band.

You're from London, UK. We all know there's a thriving gig scene and community based in London. Do you perform regularly within London or do you have to travel further afield to perform on a regular basis.

We perform fairly regularly in London though we also try to go further afield in the UK so that we can play for our fans in the other towns and cities.

Photo by RAKKAN.com

What future gigs have you coming up and will you be promoting the album more this year.

We have a lot of gigs to announce in the UK and Europe, but you will have to keep checking our socials and website to get all the details as soon as we can share them.

What are your favourite venues within the UK. Any particular venues or locations you always look forward to when touring.

The Garage in London is a favourite, as is The Dev which is somewhere we always like to go back to.

How would you describe the live THE LUNAR EFFECT experience.

It’s like stepping back into 1973 but with more Fuzz.

The artwork for the new album is excellent. Who designed the album cover and how much involvement did you have with the final design.

The artwork was designed by an awesome artist called Nik Gernert, he also did the first album cover.

What bands or artists influenced you to pick up an instrument and to become a musician.

All the greats -  The Beatles, Bowie, The Faces, Black Sabbath, Led Zepplin, Queens of The Stone Age, Oasis, Free……..so many more.

Svart Records is releasing the album. How did you hook-up with that great label.

We had heard good things about them from our friends Kaliedobolt and Green Lung who had both worked with them in the past. That really helped us make the decision to work with them as opposed to some other labels that we had offers from.

Before you go, do you have any words of wisdom for your fans currently out there.

Keep buying music and supporting the bands you like. They appreciate it more than you know or they say.

Words by Steve Howe and Jon Jefford

Thanks to For The Lost PR for arranging this interview and for Jon taking the time out to do this interview.

The Lunar Effect - Record release show - 26.4.2024 London, The Black Heart
https://www.ourblackheart.com/events/2024/4/26/the-lunar-effect

1.3. The Lunar Effect: Flowers For Teeth (digital)
https://orcd.co/qbryvme

12.4. The Lunar Effect: Sounds of Green & Blue LP/CD (pre-order)
https://svartrecords.com/en/product/the-lunar-effect-sounds-of-green-blue/12072

Pulling Daisies Official Video

Links

https://www.thelunareffect.co.uk/
https://thelunareffect.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.youtube.com/c/thelunareffectmusic
https://instagram.com/thelunareffect
www.twitter.com/Thelunareffect
https://www.facebook.com/TheLunarEffect/

PSYCHEDELIC ROCK BAND THE LUNAR EFFECT REVEAL NEW SINGLE "FLOWERS FOR TEETH”

The Lunar Effect, sonic architects known for their gravitational pull of fuzzy, snarling riffs and psychedelic visions, proudly announce the release of their latest album, "Sounds of Green & Blue", available for pre-order now through Svart Records.

“Sounds of Green & Blue” is a galactic journey through sound that showcases The Lunar Effect’s evolution and marks a pivotal chapter in their musical odyssey. The second single from the album, "Flowers For Teeth", will be released digitally on March 1st 2024, but you can pre-listen the song by watching the brand-new lyric video by Costin Chioreanu here or watch below: https://youtu.be/eR8bPm1HoPM

Formed in 2016, The Lunar Effect burst onto the scene with a distinct blend of grunge and retro hard rock. With a flair for hair and a penchant for barbed and growling riff work, the London-based quartet quickly garnered attention for their dynamic sound and Blues rock reverence. In 2019, they crash-landed onto the Stoner Rock scene with their debut album, "Calm Before the Calm,” firmly establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with.

"Sounds of Green & Blue" sees The Lunar Effect expanding their sonic scope and bending all the elements and eras of Classic Rock into their own unique mold. The album is a testament to their musical growth and willingness to explore new territories while maintaining the brooding vintage sound that defines them. Each track is propelled into orbit by the low-end buzz of distorted chords, powerful enough to blow the moon-dust off your amp.

From the heyday of The Beatles, Floyd, Zeppelin and Sabbath to newer artists like Graveyard, Radio Moscow and Red Fang, The Lunar Effect have created a masterclass in Psychedelic Rock that takes you firmly by the collar. With a palette that also includes shades of the 90s Grunge scene like Nirvana and Soundgarden into their heady mix, The Lunar Effect paint their own trippy world, where genres blur into their unique brew of heart-felt space rock.

"Sounds of Green & Blue" by The Lunar Effect is proudly released by Svart Records, a label known for its commitment to uncovering high-quality, diverse, and boundary-pushing music. Svart Records continues to be a platform for artists who defy conventions, push the boundaries of their respective genres, and break out of the underground.

The Lunar Effect - Record release show - 26.4.2024 London, The Black Heart
https://www.ourblackheart.com/events/2024/4/26/the-lunar-effect

1.3. The Lunar Effect: Flowers For Teeth (digital)
https://orcd.co/qbryvme

12.4. The Lunar Effect: Sounds of Green & Blue LP/CD (pre-order)
https://svartrecords.com/en/product/the-lunar-effect-sounds-of-green-blue/12072

The Lunar Effect: Pulling Daisies (Official Video)

Links

https://www.thelunareffect.co.uk/
https://thelunareffect.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.youtube.com/c/thelunareffectmusic
https://instagram.com/thelunareffect
www.twitter.com/Thelunareffect
https://www.facebook.com/TheLunarEffect/

Thanks to For The Lost PR for all of the details.

The Lunar Effect lift up cosmic spirits with "Sounds of Green and Blue" Album, out 12th April via Svart Records

The Lunar Effect, sonic architects known for their gravitational pull of fuzzy, snarling riffs and psychedelic visions, proudly announce the release of their latest album, "Sounds of Green and Blue," available to pre-order now through Svart Records. “Sounds of Green and Blue” is a galactic journey through sound that showcases The Lunar Effect’s evolution and marks a pivotal chapter in their musical odyssey.

Formed in 2016, The Lunar Effect burst onto the scene with a distinct blend of grunge and retro hard rock. With a flair for hair and a penchant for barbed and growling riff work, the London-based quartet quickly garnered attention for their dynamic sound and Blues rock reverence. In 2019, they crash-landed onto the Stoner Rock scene with their debut album, "Calm Before the Calm,” firmly establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with.

"Sounds of Green and Blue" sees The Lunar Effect expanding their sonic scope and bending all the elements and eras of Classic Rock into their own unique mold. The album is a testament to their musical growth and willingness to explore new territories while maintaining the brooding vintage sound that defines them. Each track is propelled into orbit by the low-end buzz of distorted chords, powerful enough to blow the moon-dust off your amp.

The first single from the album, "Pulling Daisies," is a bristling sojourn that encapsulates the band's celestial rock influences. The track combines classic Blues tones, fuzzy guitars, swirling ethereal vocals, and a dusty, hypnotic rhythm that transports listeners from the past into a screaming, paisley, future wonderland. "Pulling Daisies" sets the controls for the heart of the moon, showcasing The Lunar Effect's ability to craft immersive and soul side musical experiences. 

From the heyday of The Beatles, Floyd, Zeppelin and Sabbath to newer artists like Graveyard, Radio Moscow and Red Fang, The Lunar Effect have created a masterclass in Psychedelic Rock that takes you firmly by the collar. 

With a palette that also includes shades of the 90s Grunge scene like Nirvana and Soundgarden into their heady mix, The Lunar Effect paint their own trippy world, where genres blur into their unique brew of heart-felt space rock.

 
Listen to “Pulling Daisies” from "Sounds of Green and Blue" on and bathe yourself in the glow of The Lunar Effect's sonic moon-burn here https://youtu.be/8_cr9OxhNmU and here https://orcd.co/6kdabnd

"Sounds of Green and Blue" by The Lunar Effect is proudly released by Svart Records on 12th April, a label known for its commitment to uncovering high-quality, diverse, and boundary-pushing music. Svart Records continues to be a platform for artists who defy conventions, push the boundaries of their respective genres, and break out of the underground.

Pre-order The Lunar Effect: Sounds of Green and Blue LP/CD - https://www.svartrecords.com/en/product/the-lunar-effect-sounds-of-green-blue/12072

Tracklist:

1. Ocean Queen
2. Flowers For Teeth
3. Colour My World
4. In Grey
5. Middle Of The End
6. Pulling Daisies
7. I Can't Say
8. Fear Before The Fall
9. On The Story Goes

Follow online:

https://www.thelunareffect.co.uk/
https://thelunareffect.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.youtube.com/c/thelunareffectmusic
https://instagram.com/thelunareffect
www.twitter.com/Thelunareffect
https://www.facebook.com/TheLunarEffect/

Thanks to For The Lost for all of the details.