Album Type:
EP
Date Released:
May 15th
2014
Label:
Self Released
On The Other
Side - track listing:
01) Strawberry Jam
18:08
02) Human Waste
6:01
03) Welcome To
Paradise 5:55
04) Unsatisfied
5:24
05) Cynical To
Mystery 6:14
Bio:
Amaxa
is heavily influenced by riff-rock from the early 70s like Mountain,
Black Sabbath and Kebnekajse. It´s a raw but yet tender musical
experience.
Amaxa
builds the music around the riff as the starting point of a song.
From that first riff it´s an organic process forward until a
finished song sees the day. The music has also improvisational
elements and a jazzy attitude.
Band Members
Jimmy Halvarsson,
Christoffer Kingstedt, Anders Broström, Erik Broström.
Review:
Amaxa
made an impression with us when they donated a track to our very
first Sludgelord BandCamp compilation. Their blend of psychedelic
stoner riffs taking influence from the 70s Hard Rock scene with band
such as Black Sabbath, Mountain and Deep Purple. The guys are back to
entertain the hell out of you with their stunning debut album – On
The Other Side. A 41 minute blast of highly charged psych based
riffs.
The
band call this an EP but who are they kidding. It's an album unless
the band have something epic for their debut album and this is just
the opening small glimpse to a bigger world. As Amaxa leave no stone
unturned toying with your emotions as the riffs venture from the
legendary 70s Hard Rock scene and embracing the modern Stoner Rock
sound made famous by bands such as Earthless. Jam based rock plays a
big part with Amaxa's music. Check out the incredible opening 18
minute track – Strawberry Jam. Amaxa don't mess about here.
They
play hazy epic Stoner Psych Jam riffs that have the power to last for
days. Amaxa even add Eastern based influences and vibes into the mix
as this is one fucked-up jam that will take you places within the
comfort of your own home or favourite listening space. Do I detect
some Doom Metal riffs creaking in the background. Yeah I do. What are
Amaxa playing that. This is free-style jam based
Doom/Psych/Heavy/Stoner Rock on a grand scale.
Damn.
They have done it again. Now they have added Space Rock as well. WOW
– Amaxa's music is very intense at times as it's quite progressive
in tone. The other album tracks run for a more accessible 5 to 6
minutes or show but they will still toy with your senses as the heavy
jam based rock gives way to a more vibrant progressive doomy stoner
rock sound especially on Human Waste and Welcome To Paradise.
If
this is what the other side actually sounds like then I never want to
leave as Amaxa have created a stunning and spellbinding album that
will have you coming back for more. It's time to light up your
favourite BONG and worship the riff masters known as Amaxa. They are
going to take you on wild trippy ride that acts as your own personal
time machine through the age of ROCK!!!
An
excellent release from this highly talented musical collective.
On
The Other Side is now available to buy from all good stockists.
Thanks to the band for sending me a promo to review.
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Written
by Steve Howe
