Album
Type:
Full-length
Date
Released:
15 May 2015
Label:
Pink
Tank Records
Kaleidobolt - S/T - Track Listing:
1.ROCKET TO THE MOON
06:38
2.MOMENTUM 07:34
3.INTO THE CREVICE
05:23
4.LISKODISKO 07:41
5.MOUNTAIN MAN 04:54
6.SHOWDOWN 09:51
Members:
Sampo &
Marco &
Valtteri
Review:
Here's
a band that lives, breathes and worships everything 1970's
Classic/Hard Rock. If these guys had access to a time machine they
would permanently move to the 70s as their music is steeped in 70s
style musical philosophy and theatrics. I'm talking about another
groovy band from Finland called - Kaleidobolt. Their S/T debut album
is a celebration of legendary bands past of present. Kaleidobolt play
a style of classic/hard rock that includes vibes of Doom, Proto Rock,
Krautrock and even Space Rock. It's a trippy and mesmerizing affair
at Kaleidobolt offer an exciting 42 minute ride of thrills and
spills. Or should that be of riffs and even greater riffs.
Opening
track - Rocket To The Moon - lays down the groundwork for the rest of
the album to follow and it's a majestic tale of 70s inspired riffs
with a hint of Blues running through its veins. The vocals are
pitched at the right level to stand on their own accord as
Kaleidobolt are in full confident mood. If you're a fan of The
Vintage Caravan then you're going
to dig these guys a great deal. They have a whole lot in common with
each other though Kaleidobolt's music is more DIY based as the music
feels it's been recorded on true analogue equipment.
Second
track - Momentum - is a fast paced number where the band decides to
add a distinct Surf Rock approach and it's a refreshing sound that's
rather inventive especially when Kaleidobolt venture into Space Rock
surroundings. The song has a dreamlike quality that puts you into a
hypnotic trance; well until the band add a heavier thrashier style of
guitars towards the end of the song. I wasn't expecting that at all.
Well played Kaleidobolt, well played.
Third
track - Into The Crevice - starts off with an acoustic guitar solo
before a psychedelic rock explosion breathes life into the song for
one heavy and loud experience. People may think this isn't the most
original of sounds but Kaleidobolt are more about the sonic
experience as its one heck of an exciting album to listen to. Fourth
track - Liskodisko – opens up with a jazz based battle between the
band members and it's an exciting premise with beautifully played
instrumental work for everyone to hear and feel. Kaleidobolt return
to their normal approach of heavy psych riffs as this turns into one
of the albums finest and exciting tracks.
The
2nd half of the album follows the same path as the first though
Kaleidobolt have more than enough talent to surprise you with a
sublime riff that you wouldn't expect especially on the final epic
track - Showdown. Though before Showdown, the band unleash all their
anger and fury on the albums heaviest track - Mountain Man. I hope
the band include that style of music on future releases as it really
suits their sound.
We
now come onto Showdown, a glorious 10 minute psychedelic
kraut-rock/stoner/space rock extravaganza. As the band leave you with
a lasting impression that they are here to stay for the foreseeable
future. Kaleidobolt’s debut album is a blistering effort that will
win many fans within the Hard Rock domain. Excellent and Highly
Recommended.
Thanks
to Jan at Pink Tank Records for the promo. Kaleidobolt S/T debut
album is available to buy now on DD. Vinyl Record will be released
through our good pals Pink Tank Records around July/August 2015.
Words
by Steve Howe
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