CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX–Bronze
Genre: Progressive Rock, Stoner Rock
FFO: Queens of the Stone Age, Pink Floyd, Electric Wizard
After his departure from Sludge Metal outfit Iron Monkey, multi-instrumentalist Justin Greaves formed Crippled Black Pheonix in an effort his most unorthodox musical compositions straying from the linear crushing heaviness of the Sludge/Doom genre.
Bronze serves as the the UK-based septet’s sixth LP blending an assortment of genres from Progressive Rock to Stoner Rock to Doom to Folk.
At times it feels as if Queens of the Stone Age‘s sound was reimagining through the theatrical, jam-based lense of Roger Waters.
Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions–Until the Hunter
Genre: Alternative Country, Dream Pop
FFO: Mazzy Star, Kurt Vile, Mojave 3
Mazzy Star frontwoman Hope Sandoval returns with her Warm Inventions for a third LP brimming with beauty and delicacy.
Subtle yet captivating instrumentation provided by Sandoval herself along My Bloody Valentine‘s Colm Ó Cíosóig behind the kit serve as the ideal alluring canvas for her signature vocal performance.
Until the Hunter recaptures every majestic element of Mazzy Star‘s early works proving to be a absolute mandatory listen for any of her fans.
Soft Kill–Choke
Genre: Post Punk, Goth Rock
FFO: Grave Babies, Night Sins, Eagulls
Portland, Oregan-based Post Punkers Soft Kill return from their hiatus with eight melancholic pieces encompassing misery, gloom, and despondency.
Choke is an ’80s worshipping journey ranging from influences such as Sisters Of Mercy, Bauhus, and other Post Punk/Goth acts combining subtle electronics with winding, dark atmosphere.
There is beauty to be found in the hopelessness. Highly recommended spin for any fans of Goth rock.