Thursday, April 9, 2009

The Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound - When Sweet Sleep Returned [2009]


And it's finally here! Let me tell you, i was really amped to hear this for the first time and it certainly didn't dissapoint! It couldn't have come at a better time also, as i am going away over the Australian Easter weekend (April 10-13) and will give it plenty of time to sink in while i'm relaxing on the beautiful Lake Tinaroo.

If you're looking to compare it to 'Ekranoplan', you will first notice that it generally seems to be a whole lot more relaxed and spacey. Dare i say, it's "groovier". However don't let that fool you, there is still a whole lot of jam going on. This slight change in direction only adds to the awesome palette of sound that is The Assemble Head!

Right from the opening "Two Stage Rocket" you are smacked in the face with a deliciously funkified riff, starting things off on the best of notes. If you checked out that 'Sleepy Sun' album you will be interested to know that they actually add vocals on "Two Birds" here, and it is nothing short of spectacular. The entire record just breezes through unknowingly and beautifully. If i had to pinpoint a few highlights in particular i would mention "The Slumbering Ones" for it's powerfully ethereal vocal harmonies, "By The Rippling Green" for it's amazing guitar work and violin appearance. As well as the rocking "Clive & The Lyre", which is the most like anything on the previous album.

Just another fine addition to the ever-increasing Tee Pee Records catalogue. As i said, i'll be away for a few days but will be back to post soon enough. Feel free to support the label and pick up some of these killer albums i have touched on: Online Tee Pee Store

8 comments:

jose said...

Greaaatttttttttttt
thanks, i have a pre-order but now i can listen it.....

Anonymous said...

thanks - steve.

Anonymous said...

Thank you very much and have a nice sunday!

Conteur :-))

Unknown said...

thanks....checked it out then went and picked it up. really great cd. thanks

Anonymous said...

Never heard of them before.
I'll surely get the cd.
Thank you!

Michael said...

Valeu, Amigo. Descobri seu blog agora a pouco e já vi que tem muita coisa boa.

Bootsy Mac said...

WOW!!!

This band are blowing me away more and more everytime I listen to them.... and i think this new album is my fave so far...

sometime-world kicks royal ass! one of the best blogs on the net... can't wait to see what you will bring when you return... maybe some more gems from TeePee?

Cheers,

Jesse in Oz

CrutchGrabber said...

Probably getting this on vinyl. Thanks for posting.