Frozen Planet.... 1969 - From the Centre of a Parallel Universe (2017)
It should be no secret that we're big
fans of FP69 here at TBB, as they always bring excellence with their
heavy psych rock. With this latest record, the Australian crew have
again brought the magic thunder to bear, funking around on thick
jammy grooves and swirling up their guitar tones with savory finesse.
Oozing bass waves and snaky drum patterns keep the songs driving
forward, and while the tunes take some rambling routes, they rarely
lose the momentum and undulating pulse that the band's chemistry and
amped-up weight generate.
At only five tracks (and one of those
an intro that lasts about a minute), it does feel like a shorter
album than the band's usual fare. But part of that is down to the
smooth flow of the music, as they still hit nearly three-quarters of
an hour between the other four tracks. It's hefty stuff, but also
disarmingly frisky, carrying a jazzy feel of improv and interplay
between the musicians, and doing a stunning job of sweeping listeners
up in that energy. And with the last track, “Ancient Wings Taking
Flight”, FP69 really capitalizes on that captivation, churning up
and smoothing out their riffs until you've gotta just float along on
the waves. It's the sound of a band in their prime not settling for
the familiar, and the pay-off is fantastic.
~ Gabriel
For Fans Of; John Mayall & The
Bluesbreakers, JPT Scare Band, Mondo Drag, Reptensol, Ten Years After
~
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