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LSD and the Search for God - LSD and the Search for God
[Independent, 2006]
Genre/Rock, Genre/Indie, Tone/Ethereal
Jarrad's score: 4.8 (published on February 5, 2007)
[Independent, 2006]
Genre/Rock, Genre/Indie, Tone/Ethereal
LSD And The Search For God (or LDS And The Search For God if you go by the internet CDDB) are a dreamy five piece from San Francisco, California. Thankfully, these guys sound like nothing I’ve heard from that coastline of the US of A, or anywhere else for that matter.
When I first saw the album cover on the, with a serving of acid on a finger and with a hazy band title, I thought this was going to be another worthless 60 minute disk full of long winded jam-sessions of swirling sound FX, dogs barking, people yelling and bells tinkling. I was only half correct in that prediction. The five-piece have installed and implemented a 5 track EP that does feature a surreal sense of propulsion, but does so without going wickedly stupid or taking too long to take off! The longest song on this album is Starshine that mixes into the 5 minute, 19 second mark.
It’s obvious that LSD And The Search For God have either: A) Had to much LSD (and other drugs) during the creation of this album or B) Want the listeners to feel like they are on a bad/good trip. Or maybe even both. Because this EP has more whirls then a rollercoaster. It’s a lush layer of sounds that whirl around you and it’s a bit of a guessing game as to whether it’s a guitar or someone’s voice that you're hearing. Add to this the repetitive plod of a drum kit and you have quite a strange sensation.
However, the production is a bit rough at times with the guitars sometimes leading the way in the mix slightly too much. This is really prominent in the track Starting Over, where the beautiful harmony between Andy Liszt and Sophia Campbell is drowned out by dreamy guitars and smashing cymbals.
LSD And The Search For God is one of the most on track EPs from an experimental band I’ve heard in a while. The songs don’t dwell for too long, however, I just don’t think there is much here that will keep you coming for more. This is a positive release from a band that cites their influences as "stars, dreams, sound of traffic on a rainy day, tape hiss, moderation and mother earth". Water anyone?
- Jarrad Brooke (0 comments)When I first saw the album cover on the, with a serving of acid on a finger and with a hazy band title, I thought this was going to be another worthless 60 minute disk full of long winded jam-sessions of swirling sound FX, dogs barking, people yelling and bells tinkling. I was only half correct in that prediction. The five-piece have installed and implemented a 5 track EP that does feature a surreal sense of propulsion, but does so without going wickedly stupid or taking too long to take off! The longest song on this album is Starshine that mixes into the 5 minute, 19 second mark.
It’s obvious that LSD And The Search For God have either: A) Had to much LSD (and other drugs) during the creation of this album or B) Want the listeners to feel like they are on a bad/good trip. Or maybe even both. Because this EP has more whirls then a rollercoaster. It’s a lush layer of sounds that whirl around you and it’s a bit of a guessing game as to whether it’s a guitar or someone’s voice that you're hearing. Add to this the repetitive plod of a drum kit and you have quite a strange sensation.
However, the production is a bit rough at times with the guitars sometimes leading the way in the mix slightly too much. This is really prominent in the track Starting Over, where the beautiful harmony between Andy Liszt and Sophia Campbell is drowned out by dreamy guitars and smashing cymbals.
LSD And The Search For God is one of the most on track EPs from an experimental band I’ve heard in a while. The songs don’t dwell for too long, however, I just don’t think there is much here that will keep you coming for more. This is a positive release from a band that cites their influences as "stars, dreams, sound of traffic on a rainy day, tape hiss, moderation and mother earth". Water anyone?
Jarrad's score: 4.8 (published on February 5, 2007)