It’s kind of been awhile since we heard from DOOMSTAR!, but that is no longer the case! This Boston trio just put out a new single for the new year, and it includes two surfing garage psych-jams – one that was previously unreleased and another that was on a compilation album with Deathbomb Arc records. Continue reading “DOOMSTAR! – New Years Single 2011”
Today we are proud to present to you on this fine morning the debut full length release from Philadelphia’s own CREEPOID. Today is the official release date of the album, and it comes from Ian Records, which is also Philadelphia based. Continue reading “Creepoid – Horse Heaven”
Hello and welcome back in 2011!!! WOODSMAN will release their sophomore effort from the Fire Talk Records label this January. Normally these dudes play long-form psych jams that last a lifetime, but this time around they trimmed things down and went with a more straightforward approach – now it’s time to see if the change worked out for them. Continue reading “Woodsman – Rare Forms”
Our final 7″ of the year comes from BURNT ONES out of San Francisco, and let’s just say it’s a worthy 7″ to end the year on. After today you should expect to see some of our year end lists, and maybe even a few holiday surprises if you’re lucky. Continue reading “Burnt Ones – All Night Long 7″”
The FUNGI GIRLS have been quite busy this year. They had a 7″ on Hozac, another one split with Indian Wars, and now a third from Group Tightener. We’ve got the third one for ya today that came out right before the new year, which should produce great hope from this band come 2011. Continue reading “Fungi Girls – Owsley Knows 7″”
Starting things off this week in music, we’re going to look at the debut full length from New Haven-by-Brooklyn heavy-metal psych band MYTY KONKEROR. The debut was welcomed with quite a bang, so let’s see what all the fuss is about. Continue reading “MYTY KONKEROR – I miss the future.”
By now I’d have to guess that most of your are familiar with DUCKTAILS. The band is fronted by Matt Mondanile, who also plays guitar in Real Estate. In case you weren’t aware, now you are. This is Mondanile’s most recent release, coming out back in September from Old English Spelling Bee. Continue reading “Ducktails – Hamilton Road 7″”
Hey, hopefully everybody’s been having a good holiday week. With Thanksgiving and Black Friday now past us, it looks like things are finally going back to normal. Well, at least until Christmas gets a little closer anyway. We all know how hectic that gets. To finish up the week I’ve got quite an awesome and interesting record here, and I think yr gonna enjoy it very much. Continue reading “Brain Idea – The Survival Scrolls”
Over the Summer we heard some music from a new band called Family Trees, who released their debut 7″ from Father/ Daughter Records. At almost the same point in time, Family Trees member Joseph Pruitt made his way through the blogosphere with his side band SON OF RAMS. Back then he was spreading the word about his untitled full length album, and now he’s back again with some more for us this November. It’s an eight song EP called “Frolics in the Pink”, and now I’d like to bring those eight songs to your attention.
Starting off the EP is a song called “Triple Eyed”, and it’s easily the first highlight to reveal itself from this collection of tracks. This song would have fit in perfectly with the untitled album from back in the Summer due to it’s stunning lead guitar work and dizzying atmosphere. Pruitt brings his shrieking, whiny vocals back to the table once again to give the songs a frantic and frenzied energy. It’s not only his vocals though that gives the songs their hectic qualities. A good portion of it also comes from his mind-bending guitar work and the fast paced action of the songs.
For example, in the track “I Feel as the Zion” – quick, concentrated guitar hooks dominate as Pruitt wails along behind them, giving the song a completely wild and deranged approach. Then there’s “Change Now Stop”, which follows a similar path. Shimmying guitars and quick vocal outbursts from Pruitt only further prove that these songs will never settle down. There’s always power pulsing through the guitars, whether it’s simple chords or a ridiculous solo (see the ending of “A Blond Temple”), but either way this stuff is sure to please. If quick, fiery guitars paired with whiny, boyish vocals tickles your fancy, then you’re certainly in luck. And don’t forget to check out the Son of Rams site for some free download action. See ya tomorrow.
Triple Eyed –
Boost Up –
I Feel as the Zion –
Change Now Stop –
My Rating: 7.2/10
Genre/ Tags: Psychedelic, Rock, Lo-Fi
Frolics in the Pink EP: Tracklist:
1.) Triple Eyed
2.) Boost Up
3.) Staring Up at a Chinese Kite
4.) Frolics in the Pink
5.) I Feel as the Zion
6.) Face to Face
7.) Change Now Stop
8.) A Blond Temple
DOWNLOAD the new EP and the Untitled LP w/ this link
Son of Rams – Untitled LP previously posted on the Drone
Check out Pruitt’s other band, Family Trees
Son of Rams on Last.fm
Anybody remember when we covered JAILL back in the beginning of September? If not, follow that link in the last sentence so you can fill yourself in. Since that post, I’ve been on the lookout for a copy of their first LP from Burger Records, and I finally got the chance to snag a used copy on eBay a few weeks ago.
I just found the record in my mail yesterday and promptly threw it on the record player. To my surprise, I was absolutely floored. It’s because of this record here that Jaill had the opportunity to release “That’s How We Burn” on Sub Pop, and now it all makes sense. They put down 12 different songs (plus a bonus track) for this record, each combining a completely lethal dose of your favorite elements from pop, punk, garage, and psychedelic, and DAMN does it work well. They even manage to work in their subtle references to pot/ being stoned here and there like they did on the other LP.
I must warn you though prior to listening, because this stuff is highly addicting. Every last track could be looked at as a highlight in its own way, and with all songs going barely past the three-minute mark, there’s no doubt you’ll be putting this thing on repeat for days. Which is exactly why this is the next installment to our new “Still Spinnin” feature! Basically the idea here is to keep you guys up to date with what we like most here at the Drone, whether it just came out yesterday or if it’s been out for thirty years. You should expect to see a more detailed post about this in the near future, so stay tuned.
And that’s where I’m gonna leave you guys for today. Check out this batch of songs from the LP right below and let the infatuation begin. You can still grab a copy of the LP with that link below, but don’t sleep on it for too long. See you guys tomorrow.
There’s No Sky (Oh My My) –
Always Wrong –
No Mindless Love –
Pardono –
We’ve Won –
My Rating: 9/10
Genre/ Tags: Indie Rock, Pop, Psychedelic
There’s No Sky (Oh My My): Tracklist:
1.) There’s No Sky (Oh My My)
2.) Beggar Sincere
3.) Always Wrong
4.) Stuffed
5.) No Mindless Love
6.) The Biggest Nugget of Them All
7.) Pardono
8.) We’ve Won
9.) Suave Losin’ It
10.) All it Was
11.) Out of Your Boots
12.) Love Takes Shots
13.) Snake Shake (Bonus track)
Jaill on Myspace
Jaill – Official Website
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Jaill – That’s How We Burn previously posted on the Drone
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