This is a great album of what I would call stoner rock, circa 1971 Australia (a country known for its potent ganj). However, this is a recommended listen for anyone who enjoys catchy 70s rock music. The first song "Free" opens with a sweet guitar riff and soon the rest of the instruments join into an infectious, laid back groove that lasts throughout the track, complete with a pretty cool guitar solo. The lyrics provide some interesting food for thought. The highlight of the second song "Odyssey" is definitely the contrast between the verses and the chorus. The third song "Up There" is about blazing, with a killer opening riff, very cool lyrics, and a smokey atmosphere. The guitar solo comes soon after the track begins and fits the content of the song very well. Notable lyric: "the smoke is on the ceiling/my mind is on the floor". An interesting metaphor for being stoned. The fourth song "She's So Hard To Shake" is just an all-around awesome rock song about a girl who causes trouble, yet the singer can't get her out of his mind. This song is notable for its filthy bass playing. The fifth song "Vikings" is apparently about a young man who leaves an island with a head full of dreams (vague, but it doesn't matter because there are two sick guitar solos). The sixth song "Steps of Time" has some pretty abstract lyrics about the concept of time, as well as a great melody line with electric and acoustic guitar. The seventh song "Twenty Three" is a song about young love. I must say, this band wastes no time in getting to guitar solos, but the album is all the better for it. This track's solo is flashy and fast and damn GOOD, and is followed by a crazy drum solo. The eighth song "Ascend" has a great groove and is about a psychedelic trip. The ninth and final song "Parade of Fools" clocks in at 8 minutes, 58 seconds. The lyrics deal with growing up and becoming cynical, and the instrument playing is the best on the album.
Overall, everything on this album is awesome: the instrumentation, the lyrics, the vocals, etc. Very highly recommended.
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good review man
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