Syreregn - Skabt Vaerk Består (2014)
With roots firmly planted in the
psychedelic rock of the '60s, Denmark's dynamic Syreregn power things
up on their latest album, Skabt Vaerk Består. They play things big, with nearly all of the six songs breaking the
5-minute mark, with one, the stunningly-beautiful “Marana Tha”,
clocking in at more than 12 minutes of psychoactive sweetness. Groovy melodies are complemented by vocals that assert the swagger of
yesteryear's rock giants without letting themselves fall into the
dangerous waters of falsetto, and they know when to step it back so
that their skills on the instruments can shine on through without any
barriers.
While
the guitar and keyboard are the most prominently-featured parts of
the songs, kicking out jams with some slick style keeping them fluid,
the bassist and drummer keep right up with the higher-pitched parts,
providing a solid foundation for the group's full-bodied sound to
tune in and blow up. The band has a great handle on the blues which
so overtly influenced the early psychedelic groups, though they're
unafraid to let loose with some wonderfully wild solos and
seat-of-their-pants tempo escalation. If you have a taste for those
early days of the genre, before it got into contests over who could
fill the biggest venue, then Syreregn will gladly provide you with a
big helping of psychedelic rock that's simply energized by getting to
play their music and experiment with it as they please. The album
received a limited vinyl release from the excellent folks over at
Kozmik Artifactz and Bilocation Records at the start of this month,
so if you haven't already acquired a copy for your listening
pleasure, do yourself a favor and hustle on over before they're all
sold out. And if you're lucky enough to reside in Denmark, for
heaven's sake, keep your eyes peeled for chances to let this group
melt your mind with a live performance!
~
Gabriel
For
Fans Of; Cream, Blue Cheer, 13th
Floor Elevators, Ten Years After, Santana
~
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