Album Type:
EP
Date Released:
19th August 2014
Label:
Gypsyblood Records
Our Vessel's
In Need - track listing:
1.End Regions 03:49
2.Log Computer 03:45
3.Existential Risk
04:34
4.Irish Goodbye
03:48
5.A Stubborn Hem
06:22
Bio
With three full
tours, an LP and a 7" all conquered in the last 18 months, this
trio show no signs of slowing down. They have material released on
Teenage Disco Bloodbath(Ramming Speed, Engineer, Finisher) and
Intense Human Victories. They recently completed a five song EP and
are currently shopping it around and planning a big fall run.
Members
Alec T. Rodriguez -
Vox/Drums
Bradford J. Macomber
- Bass/Circuitry
Nicholas G. Wolf -
Vox/Guitars
Review:
The
Proselyte first came to my attention back in 2011 when they released
their superb debut album – Sunshine. A stunning mix of Sludge,
Stoner, Doom and Hardcore vibes. It won some minor acclaim within the
Doom/Sludge/Stoner Metal community.
Fast
forward 3 years and The Proselyte are back with their new EP – Our
Vessel's In Need – and it's a major step-up from their debut
album. I was expecting something good but what I experienced was
something entirely different. The Proselyte have taken everything
that was good from their debut album and turned it on it's head.
This is a more lean action packed affair with the emphasis on rhythm
and groove.
The
Proselyte take the Sludge/Stoner Rock riffs of Red Fang &
Sandrider and matched them with the thunderous vibes of early
Mastodon with the speed and ferocity of Motorhead. This EP may only
last 22 minutes but what it lacks in length it more than makes up
with stunning riffs that will have you begging for more.
Opening
track – End Regions – has a sublime Progressive Sludge/Stoner
Rock vibe running through it's veins whilst a powerful dual vocal
attack from Alec and Nicholas gives this song a pissed off
psychedelic edge to it. Oh yeah I am digging this a great deal.
The
Proselyte change tactics for 2nd track – Log Computer –
by going for a more Baroness feel though still sounding so damn fresh
and original. The riffs are played at a more frantic pace with hazy
psychedelic rock being the main order of business once again. One of
the EP's stand-out tracks that exhibits the full dynamic vocal range
of the two demented vocalists.
The
Proselyte unleash hell on earth for the next song – Existential
Risk – and it's great to see that the band add elements of Hardcore
to the mix. This is perfect moshpit material as it's packed full of
violent energy to unleash your entire body to.
4th
track – Irish Goodbye – carries on the earlier songs vibes though
with a distinct pop-sludge edge coming to the front though with
intense vocals being added for a menacing playful mood. The vocals
may sound a bit over-produced here at times but it's still a
thrilling experience to listen to.
Last
but by no means least is the EP's stand-out track – A Stubborn Hem
– a sludge/post-rock/post-metal/drone based hybrid that soon gets
under your skin with powerful psychedelic riffs and dream-like Josh
Homme inspired vocals. Embrace this song for all it's worth as The
Proselyte will leave you in a hypnotic state. A great way to end this
excellent EP.
Thanks
to Kim at Catharsis PR for sending us a promo to review. Our Vessel's
In Need is available to buy on DD/Vinyl from BandCamp now and Vinyl
from Gypsyblood Records.
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Written
by Steve Howe
