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The Spacelords – Spaceflowers

August 21, 2020December 7, 2020 Vinterd

One of the most intriguing sounds in all of music, in my opinion, is undoubtedly just about any form of instrumental rock but especially when it’s drenched in psychedelia. Whether it leans towards the heavier side or not, the style has always … Continue reading The Spacelords – Spaceflowers

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Elephant Tree – Habits

August 5, 2020December 7, 2020 Vinterd

I remember when I was first coming around to the glorious style that is heavy psych and everything closely related to it that Elephant Tree put out a massive album that caught all sorts of well-deserved accolades. It really seemed … Continue reading Elephant Tree – Habits

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Howling Giant – The Space Between Worlds

August 27, 2019December 7, 2020 Vinterd

If you know anything of me, you know that there was an absolute shit ton of new material that I was looking forward to this year from bands that I’ve come to love since I started doing these reviews, and … Continue reading Howling Giant – The Space Between Worlds

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Hippie Death Cult – 111

July 25, 2019December 7, 2020 Vinterd

It’s usually when I go into a debut album from any given band that I assume it’s a young band with young musicians who are taking their first steps into the music world with their first honest piece of music … Continue reading Hippie Death Cult – 111

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Bright Curse – Time of the Healer

April 15, 2019December 7, 2020 Vinterd

Skimming the surface of many releases that end up quite popular on Bandcamp, I’ve come to recognize a pretty consistent trend that I must bright to light yet again: when done right, heavy psych can be the sort of thing … Continue reading Bright Curse – Time of the Healer

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Obsidian Sea – Strangers

February 19, 2019December 7, 2020 Vinterd

Nowadays, it feels like the reverence of the era of classic doom is more potent than ever as we’ve gotten absolutely throngs of acts that have sought to recreate that sound as we’ve seen the styles of heavy psych, proto-doom, … Continue reading Obsidian Sea – Strangers

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Psychlona – Mojo Rising

September 29, 2018December 7, 2020 Vinterd

 Going into the desert for a little bit of psychedelia with a blunt in hand is far from a new or fresh idea in the world of stoner music as legends like Brant Bjork have made art of the concept. … Continue reading Psychlona – Mojo Rising

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The Necromancers – Of Blood and Wine

September 17, 2018December 7, 2020 Vinterd

 The world of heavy psych is one that has been going for decades with the likes of Black Sabbath and Coven being real highlight influences for many bands in the genre. I’m usually more into the style when the psych … Continue reading The Necromancers – Of Blood and Wine

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Kamadeva – Ritual en Carcosa

July 3, 2018December 7, 2020 Vinterd

 The world of heavy psych is one that I feel is currently in a real golden age where many people have a good nostalgia for the classic psychedelia of music from decades ago but want to mix it with a … Continue reading Kamadeva – Ritual en Carcosa

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King Buffalo – Repeater

May 3, 2018December 7, 2020 Vinterd

 Every now and then, a band rolls around that manages to capture the imagination of the masses in such a way that it’s truly remarkable to witness. King Buffalo did so with their last album, “Orion”, and they literally blew … Continue reading King Buffalo – Repeater

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