Necro - Adiante (2016)
Though originally self-released in
digital formats by Brazilian band Necro back in 2016, Adiante
didn't get a CD pressing until the following year, on the Abraxas
label. Now, in 2018, it's finally getting issued on vinyl by
Electric Magic, the label run by the excellent Samsara Blues
Experiment. Along with my personal fondness for the group since
hearing their debut LP on Hydro-Phonic Records back in 2012 (when
they were still going by the name Necronomicon), that seemed like
enough of a good excuse for catching up with the album after such a
delay.
Running seven tracks and ~40 minutes
long, Adiante opens with
“Orbes”, which leads with a slam of drums and a flourish
of electric guitar before sliding into a heavy psych groove that it
follows through several twists of tempo and rhythm before bouncing
out on its funky finish. The subsequent title track carries that
energy to a higher level while counter-pointing with some staunch
bass riffs, before “Azul Profundo” comes in for a luxuriant
~7-minute ride through more heavy psych, now with a pronounced prog
flavoring guiding the instrumental interplay on a wild ride to the
end of the A-side.
The second half maintains the cool
flow, letting the drums get some spot-lighting with “Viajor”,
balanced against a fiery guitar solo into electric organ breaks.
“Entropia” follows, going back and forth between gentler action
and crunchy riffs, and leading into the relatively traditional heavy
rock structuring and explosive finish of “Espelhos e Sombras”.
Lastly, “Deuses Suicidas” rolls up on a fierce drum-and-guitar
charge, brandishing an almost honky-tonk-y swagger while bringing in
all the preceding styles for a fantastic finale.
It's quite a relief to find that the
band has kept up their high quality from earlier albums, and more
than that, to find that they've continued growing and experimenting
with that already-strong base. Fans of heavy psych should certainly
check this one out, and while the album won't be shipping out until
the end of the month, you should probably go ahead and get your
pre-orders in, as there will only be 300 vinyl copies pressed. Long
live Necro!
~ Gabriel
For Fans Of; Earth Drive, Fakir Thongs,
Gripe, Manthrass, Mondo Drag
~
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