Album Type:
Album
Date Released:
01st
August 2014
Label:
Self Released
The Transit -
track listing:
1.Messenger 02:48
2.Self-Resonate
04:08
3.Extraterrascopic
05:43
4.The Transit 06:27
5.Rebirth 04:30
6.A Day In Eternity
04:51
7.Rest Your Head
04:51
8.Aura 00:41
9.Beside Yourself
05:33
Members
Jon Ugale -
Drums/Vocals
Rebecca Ugale -
Guitar
Mallory Mickel -
Bass
Review:
Granted
Earth return with their eagerly awaited 3rd album – The
Transit. And what an album it is. Almost 3.5 years since their last
album – Nomad. The Transit sees Granted Earth venture further into
Progressive Sludge/Stoner Metal territory unlike ever before.
The
Transit is their most accomplished work to date as they are finally
starting to forge their own musical identity. Granted Earth say this
themselves about the album.
“Heavy
and hypnotic guitar riffage, driving progressive rhythms and crushing
vocals compel one through a voyage from the shadowy depths to
transformative ascension.”
Opening
track – Messenger – is a quick introduction to Granted Earth's
style of sound. It hovers between ISIS and Pelican Post-Metal riffs
with the hard-edged progressive primal fury sound of Neurosis though
you are treated to a healthy heavy dose of Stoner Metal carnage to
calm the nerves.
The
Transit explodes into action on the excellent 2nd track –
Self-Resonate – with Jon showing everyone who is boss here with
heavy as hell impressive vocals. Jon is intense on drums as he blasts
powerful beats with enough power to cause a hole in space itself.
Laying down heavy as hell guitar riffs is Rebecca once again proving
what a formidable talent she is playing metal riffs that gives
Granted Earth their signature progressive sound. Rounding up this
heavy as hell trio is Mallory on Bass. Mallory adds a menacing touch
to proceedings as you can hear the heavy bass coming at you from all
directions. When Granted Earth are in full flow then you better stand
back or get out of the way.
The
Transit features a different style of Sludge/Stoner Metal that you
maybe accustomed to as Granted Earth experiment with their sound
through out the album. It gives their sound a strange schizophrenic
feel and that is no bad thing. Songs such as Extraterrascopic, The
Transit and A Day In Eternity don't stick to the standard
Sludge/Stoner Metal sound. Sometimes the album ventures more into
Post-Metal territory compared to previous Granted Earth releases.
If
you want an intelligent mix of different styles within the
Sludge/Stoner Metal genres then The Transit is the album for you.
Granted Earth always manage to release albums different from the
last. The Transit builds on what has came before it and makes it
sound so fresh and exciting. Do yourself a favour and download/buy
this now as it's available on BandCamp Buy Now Download.
Granted Earth have been personal faves of mine over the last few years. Long may that continue. The Transit is a blast from start to finish.
Words by Steve Howe
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