1. dark deal
2. blue tattoos (of angel wings)
3. dust
4. alone
5. riding with the wind
2. blue tattoos (of angel wings)
3. dust
4. alone
5. riding with the wind
_________________________________________________________________________
Sandcastle happens to be one of the best DIY bands from Philadelphia at this current juncture in human evolution. Emeralds of Opium does a splendid job staying true to the original Sandcastle soundscape featuring whimsical and magical concepts made as sweetly and enjoyable as honky tonk pop-rock can be when under the control of a tasteful composer. These songs are almost out of a space-time vortex connected to the 70's. There's something very other-worldly yet timeless about these tracks which can only help to launch the creative mind to feel immediate inspiration (and at times heavy perspiration) at the rush of amazing tones and guitar riffs. It hits right to the soul of what makes good rock and roll so addicting and fulfilling on a musical-spiritual level.
I was fortunate enough to hear their album Kisses for Witches back in 2013 via Dingus and was blown away by the instrumentation complimented by the most gentle and beautiful vocals. Recently I was even more fortunate enough to see their live set at Cha-Cha-Razzis last show with Moor Mother Goddess and R. R. Perkins, as well as other amazing acts.
This is a band to keep your eyes & ears tuned to.
Written by: Alroy Mellor
________________________________________________________________________
Echo Options - Review - 2015
10 out of 10 stars
No comments:
Post a Comment