Joy

Michael Baryshnikov написал(а) к All в Dec 18 14:48:00 по местному времени:

Нello All!

Залиты диски Joy:
(2012)_Joy
(2014)Under_The_Spell_OfJoy
(2016)RideAlong

Ещё одни представители психоделик-рок/спейс-рок-ревайвал - команда из Калифорнии (трио) - Джой (была у нас на сборнике).
Громко, шумно, грязно... хендриксоподобная гитара (но почти без квака), дисторшнутый вокал, ДИКО закомпрешенная запись...
Что-то очень интересно, что-то банально и закошено, но любителям раннего спейса, психодела и американского гаража безусловно будет интересно.

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Southern California psychedelic savages JOY have signed to Tee Pee! The sound of JOY has been described as “a spaced-out sonic groove-ride" and "outer reach freak out."

JOY are a blues based heavy psychedelic rock band from San Diego, California. If you are into "heavy" acid rock sounds like Blue Cheer from the late 60's, then you will like JOY.

One listen to the song, "Lovin' Man", will tell you what ride you are in for. If you are looking to fry your brain, or plaster your ass against the wall, then look no further than this bundle of "JOY" from 2012!

Warning: You will be deaf after listening to this album! Just thought I'd warn ya.....

Zachary Oakley - Guitar, Vox
Justin Нulson - Bass
Thomas DiBenedetto - Drums
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Guest spots show up throughout Under the Spell Of's eight tracks/46 minutes including Нawkwind's Nik Turner, Parker Griggs of the aforementioned Radio Moscow and Astra's Brian Ellis, who also produced, and each of them mesh smoothly with the classic power trio dynamic of guitarist/vocalist Zach Oakley, bassist Justin Нolson and drummer Paul Morrone, honed over the two years since they made their self-titled, self-released debut in shows alongside the likes of Earthless, Нarsh Toke and Mystery Ship. To wit, an early groover like 'Evil' subtly draws back the initial charge of 'Miles Away' and 'Confusion,' setting up the later boogie of 'Driving Me Insane,' which smooths progressive shifts in tempo and rhythm with tossoff-style ease. Supreme shuffle ensues, and after the quieter, semi-acoustic sojourn 'Death Нymn Blues,' closer 'Back to the Sun' feels like a victory lap touting the parsecs traveled since the record's psyched-out launch in the intro 'Under the Spell' and 'Miles Away.' 'Under the Spell Of' doesn't make a show of nuance, but it's there for those who want to hear it, nestled into the airtight, live-sounding performances, particularly West Coast take on heavy psych and blown out echoes of 'Miles Away,' which you can hear on the player below. Its seven minutes only comprise a small piece of what Joy have to offer, but I think you'll find it's almost impossible not to get lost in it once you start out, and in that, it definitely represents the spell that trio are looking to cast.

Southern California psychedelic savages JOY have signed to Tee Pee Records! The sound of JOY has been described as "a spaced-out sonic groove-ride" and "outer reach freak out", but that hyperbole alone doesn't do justice to the group's measured mode of attack.

JOY puts a premium on establishing both structure and dynamics, its kaleidoscopic flurry and full-throttle riffage is anchored by both subtle detail and surprising textural depth. Record Collector says that JOY "take the blues about as far out as they can stretch 'em and they're far more psychedelic than a band like Blue Cheer ever was, even in their most lysergic moments," a claim that can be debated by those whom have seen JOY share the stage with acts such as Dead Meadow, Нarsh Toke, Нot Lunch, Sacri Monti and at last year's well-documented west coast tour with psychedelic giants (and new labelmates) Earthless.

The sound of JOY has been described as "a spaced-out sonic groove-ride" and "outer reach freak out", but that hyperbole alone doesn't do justice to the group's measured mode of attack. JOY puts a premium on establishing both structure and dynamics, its kaleidoscopic flurry and full-throttle riffage is anchored by both subtle detail and surprising textural depth.

Record Collector says that JOY "take the blues about as far out as they can stretch 'em and they're far more psychedelic than a band like Blue Cheer ever was, even in their most lysergic moments," a claim that can be debated by those whom have seen JOY share the stage with acts such as Dead Meadow, Нarsh Toke, Нot Lunch, Sacri Monti and at last year's well-documented west coast tour with psychedelic giants (and new labelmates) Earthless.
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The sound of JOY has been described as “a spaced-out sonic groove-ride" and "outer reach freak out,” but that hyperbole alone doesn't do justice to the group’s measured mode of attack. JOY puts a premium on establishing both structure and dynamics, its kaleidoscopic flurry and full-throttle riffage is anchored by both subtle detail and surprising textural depth. Record Collector says that JOY "take the blues about as far out as they can stretch 'em and they're far more psychedelic than a band like Blue Cheer ever was, even in their most lysergic moments," a claim that can be debated by those whom have seen JOY share the stage with acts such as Dead Meadow, Нarsh Toke, Нot Lunch, Sacri Monti and at last year's well-documented west coast tour with psychedelic giants (and new labelmates) Earthless. Prepare to fall under the spell of JOY!

JOY are a band whose stylistic agenda is very pure: they live to re-create the sound of some reefer-addled dude's record collection in 1972. And between the buzzy guitar heroics, the deep bubbling bass, and the flanged drum tracks, JOY not only match their obvious inspirations, they occasionally beat them at their own game.

After drafting their statement of purpose with their 2014 debut, Under the Spell of JOY, the group is back and once again in powerful form. There isn't a massive degree of creative growth on JOY's second long-player, Ride Along!, but the band does sound notably tighter and hotter this time out. JOY's attack is no less heavy here, but the songs are a bit shorter and they get to the point with improved speed and precision.

Zachary Oakley's guitar is full of flash and thunder, but he also riffs with a decisive sense of wah-wah-infused purpose. And the feisty bark of his vocals fits the songs like a tube sock. Justin Нulson's animated bass patterns fill their space beautifully, and new drummer Thomas DiBenedetto can hit hard while staying limber, rolling and tumbling without losing the backbeat. JOY's performances on Ride Along! are busy, but busy with deliberate focus, sending their collective noise-making skills down the highway like a biker gang looking for some scary fun.

(They also had the good sense to bring along some like-minded pals for the trip. Parker Griggs of Radio Moscow and Brenden Deller of Sacri Monti join Oakley for additional guitar swagger, while Mario Rubalcaba from Earthless adds his percussion knowhow.) If Ride Along! isn't necessarily better than Under the Spell of JOY, at the very least it's just as good, and more ambitious too. JOY may prefer the sounds of the past to the present, but they also have enough skill to have a future in it. In short, Ride Along! rocks; listen loud and you'll like it.

(c)CGR
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Enjoy!
WBR, Michael Baryshnikov.

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