Album Type: Full Length
Date Released:
31st
October 2014
Label:
TSR Records
The Orb We
Absorb - track listing:
1. Light In The Dark
2. Supply & The
Damned
3. Skipping Loops
4. A Bee And A Buzz
5. Devolution
6. Vampires (Big
Drain)
7. Revealers
8. Wizard Casts
Blizzard
9. When The
Riders...
10. Regenerating
Mantra
11. Welcome To The
Wastelands
12. Wave Goodbye
13. Dark In The
Light
Bio
Wallace Vanborn are
back!
The fearsome
threesome hailing from Ghent (Belgium) are about to release their
long awaited third album, “The Orb We Absorb” late October. 2014
Earlier this spring,
Ian Clement (vocals / guitar), Dries Hoof (bass) and Sylvester
Vanborm (drums) went camping at the infamous Rancho De La Luna –
studio in Joshua Tree, California: the epicenter of all great rock ’n
roll (Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Mark Lanegan, PJ Harvey,
Arctic Monkeys) whilst Chris Goss – godfather of desertock – was
responsible for the production, mix and spiritual guidance on what
might be the dirtiest sound the band has released thus far.
During the 13 new
tracks on “The Orb We Absorb”, they'll be destroying whatever
processed beats are the new flavor of the week with a timeless rock
album aimed at opening minds and opening eyes. Time for a wake up
call. Time for a dark, heavy record and music with a soul for actual
people. Mindless consumers, be advised.
Members
Ian Clement (vocals
/ guitar)
Dries Hoof (bass)
Sylvester Vanborm
(drums)
Review:
I have
only been a fan of Wallace Vanborn for over a year or so. A friend
recommended me to them saying and I quote "Stoner Rock with an
Electron Rock vibe". I checked out a few of their videos on
YouTube and I was intrigued. Their 2nd album – Lions, Liars, Guns &
God - is a soaring collection of Stoner Rock tunes mixing Hard Rock
and shades of Electronic Rock. The vocals can be off-kilter at times
but that's part of Wallace Vanborn's charm. They play by their own
rules.
'Their
3rd album - The Orb We Absorb - takes the band into heavier space
rock territory like never before. Check k out the excellent album
cover to see where this band and album is heading. Straightforward
Stoner Rock riffs mixed with shades of Electronic rock but driven by
a heavy and dangerous dose of Space Rock. Shades of Monster Magnet
can be heard on the album at times but that is a good thing. As it
gives a good indication on what to expect for the next 53 minutes or
so.
The
Orb We Absorb maybe a hard album for some listeners to actually like.
It is not the most straightforward of albums as it takes time for the
huge riffs to come by but if you are in the mood for something
different and edgy then you will find much to admire with The Orb We
Absorb. It has an epic science fiction and fantasy vibe to it
especially where the song titles and lyrics are concerned. The 13
songs included here, show a band not afraid to experiment with the
standard Stoner Rock sound by adding electronic sounds that gives the
album a crazier and out of control feel compared to other Stoner Rock
albums.
The
Orb We Absorb is packed full of great tunes that shows how talented
the band actually are. 3 albums in and Wallace Vanborn are starting
to feel more comfortable with their surroundings. Tracks such as
Revealers, Vampires (Big Drain), Supply & The Damned and Wizard
Cats Blizzard are some of the standout tracks on the album as it's
where Wallace Vanborn are having the most fun playing. You can feel
the passion and creativity that went into making this album. The
vocals have a slight indie-rock feel to them but do not let that
distract you from the heavy cosmic riffs that Wallace Vanborn have in
store with you.
The
2nd half of the album is where most people will probably find the
most enjoyment as that is where things become heavier and the
experimental vibe is kept to a bare minimum. Though I dig the whole
feel of the album as it feels like an out-of-body experience though
you do not know where you will end up or how you got there. The only
thing that matters is to enjoy the ride as it's going to be one
trippy wild ride into the cosmos.
The
production is excellent through out as Wallace Vanborn pack a
different amount of sounds and noises to confuse and entertain you
with. The Orb We Absorb is a complex and highly intelligent offering
from one of Belgium's most creative and forward thinking rock bands.
It won't be to everyone’s taste but if you want to hear something
different and original then you're going to dig this album in a big
way. All in all this is an excellent release for all you
Space/Cosmic/Stoner Rock fans to check out whether you're based in
this galaxy of one far, far away.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Thanks
to Thomas at TSR Records for sending me a promo to review. The Orb We
Absorb will be available to buy on CD/Vinyl/DD from October 31st 2014
from TSR Records. You can buy the CD/Vinyl from this website.
Written by: Steve Howe
