AAWKS/Aiwass – The Eastern Scrolls – Split (Review)

AAWKS Aiwass - The Eastern Scrolls - SplitAAWKS are from Canada and Aiwass is a one-man act from the US. Both play psychedelic doom.

The Eastern Scrolls is a 28-minute concept split release that consists of one track from each band. I’m totally unfamiliar with both AAWKS and Aiwass, but how could I resist giving this a listen with that striking cover? Continue reading “AAWKS/Aiwass – The Eastern Scrolls – Split (Review)”

Rezn & Vinnum Sabbathi – Silent Future (Review)

Rezn & Vinnum Sabbathi - Silent FutureThis is a collaboration between two doom bands, Rezn from the US and Vinnum Sabbathi from Mexico.

Silent Future is a 32-minute collaborative effort that’s effortlessly satisfying. Rezn and Vinnum Sabbathi work together with seamless ease, and the album is an exemplar of creative effectiveness. Continue reading “Rezn & Vinnum Sabbathi – Silent Future (Review)”

Rezn – Solace (Review)

Rezn - SolaceThis is the fourth album from US psychedelic doom/stoner band Rezn.

Rezn’s sound combines the base elements of stoner, doom, and heavy psych into music that is far more adventurous and idiosyncratic than that of many ostensibly similar acts. For a start, there’s a shimmering shoegaze influence apparent on Solace that’s unexpected, but that manages to work its way into much of the material here. Continue reading “Rezn – Solace (Review)”