This is the band’s third studio album that was released back in 2020. I loved the first album as the vibe was a heavy blues rock, which really floated my boat. This album plows the same path but with more of a late sixties psychedelic groove added to the mix. However, the focal point is still vocalist Ellen Larsson, who possesses a killer set of pipes that is a perfect fit for the grooves that the band lay down.
The songs are short and to the point, except Song From A Mourning Dove, which weighs in at 5.34 and is the showcase tune on the album. It’s a very trippy track with awesome vocals and guitar. This is a kick ass groovy retro beast of an album and the opening trio of Proud Woman, Low Road, and Dreaming My Life Away just groove you into submission. California is all about Ellen Larsson’s vocal as she gives Janis a run for her money with an epic performance. Rhythm In The Blood is my favourite on the album. It’s a superb groovefest that just gets under your skin. Dust closes out Side 1 with a slow blues groove and a stunning vocal.
Kiss My Past Goodbye kicks Side 2 into gear with a very retro riff and groove. I feel as though I should be wearing my tie dye and split knee loons. Wish I’d Known is a return to that slow blues groove with yet another killer vocal. Bye Bye Birdy is pure fuzzed up 60’s psych rock. Longest Lasting Friend closes out the album with yet another killer vocal wrapped around a slow blues ballad. The first album is still my favourite, but this one’s not far behind.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
