Lords Of Bastard - I’m Fun
Out of the box, out of your mind psychedelic stoner doom from Scotland are an impressive addition to my weird and wonderful musical tastes that do vary quite considerably admittedly. This band have released two previous full length albums and this is their latest EP.
The first thing I notice is the brash care free approach that really is by comparison some of the most laid back but effective forms of weird heaviness I’ve encountered in a while, and this is completely speaking from a clean state of mind. ‘Feel The Woosh’ really does tantalise with it intricate timing at its start, much concentration is no doubt required by the musicians namely one, two, three and four…makes for easy name checking I guess! But seriously, the combination of instruments, the timing and the build up to the rabid groove is pretty special and very atmospheric. I am not sure of that’s a xylophone added, or clever electronics, but its gives an eerie feel and a massive trip out to immerse your physic state and set it flowing. I know it’s really not the same style or field at all, but this kind of reminds me if some of intricacies with bands like Tool etc, the song writing is more than just I suppose experimental, it has a solid foundation and that’s key to the wonders of this EP. ‘Enter The Woo-Tang’ starts with the dreamy vocals and a sort of style like early Natas (before Los Natas), Brant Bjork eclectic periods and a whole host of other solid influences. When the bass begins to chug the guitar goes all twilight zone, this kicks into life, a touch jazz fusion a touch 70’s cult TV/movie soundtrack. The combination of feelings you can gain from such tracks works well and shows a clear intention and development of the vision of these Lords of Bastard compared to their earlier material.
Speaking of their earlier material, the remaining two tracks are different versions of previously released tracks. The first being ‘The Old “Reflection In A Bathroom Mirror” Trick (Y2K Mix)’ has touch more stoner groove to it with much experimentation thrown in here and there, still very much fist pumping and tripping with some cool riffs and interesting time signatures banded around. The final track ‘Fucking Hell (Twirly Mix)’ kind of sums up the release for me in descriptive terms. Musically is doomier, kind of Pentagram meets Sheavy, a lovely combination, with the added touch of Lords Of Bastard’s form of geocentricism, that’s makes this release the very centre of our known universe. A band and a release highly recommended if you like things a little bit more out of the box.
The first thing I notice is the brash care free approach that really is by comparison some of the most laid back but effective forms of weird heaviness I’ve encountered in a while, and this is completely speaking from a clean state of mind. ‘Feel The Woosh’ really does tantalise with it intricate timing at its start, much concentration is no doubt required by the musicians namely one, two, three and four…makes for easy name checking I guess! But seriously, the combination of instruments, the timing and the build up to the rabid groove is pretty special and very atmospheric. I am not sure of that’s a xylophone added, or clever electronics, but its gives an eerie feel and a massive trip out to immerse your physic state and set it flowing. I know it’s really not the same style or field at all, but this kind of reminds me if some of intricacies with bands like Tool etc, the song writing is more than just I suppose experimental, it has a solid foundation and that’s key to the wonders of this EP. ‘Enter The Woo-Tang’ starts with the dreamy vocals and a sort of style like early Natas (before Los Natas), Brant Bjork eclectic periods and a whole host of other solid influences. When the bass begins to chug the guitar goes all twilight zone, this kicks into life, a touch jazz fusion a touch 70’s cult TV/movie soundtrack. The combination of feelings you can gain from such tracks works well and shows a clear intention and development of the vision of these Lords of Bastard compared to their earlier material.
Speaking of their earlier material, the remaining two tracks are different versions of previously released tracks. The first being ‘The Old “Reflection In A Bathroom Mirror” Trick (Y2K Mix)’ has touch more stoner groove to it with much experimentation thrown in here and there, still very much fist pumping and tripping with some cool riffs and interesting time signatures banded around. The final track ‘Fucking Hell (Twirly Mix)’ kind of sums up the release for me in descriptive terms. Musically is doomier, kind of Pentagram meets Sheavy, a lovely combination, with the added touch of Lords Of Bastard’s form of geocentricism, that’s makes this release the very centre of our known universe. A band and a release highly recommended if you like things a little bit more out of the box.
- Feel The Woosh
- Enter The Woo-Tang
- The Old “Reflection In A Bathroom Mirror” Trick (Y2K Mix)
- Fucking Hell (Twirly Mix)
