Carlton Melton - Always Even

Vinyl LP pressing. 2013 release, the fourth album from the Psychedelic noise-makers. Always Even was recorded in a geodesic dome in the winter of 2012-13. Strap in, fly on - but do not be fooled by the gentle ease of opening track 'Slow Wake.' It's the calm before the Psych-storm, a balm for one's ears to prepare body and mind for the synth-riff-laden, psych-guitar-knockout blasting to come. 'Keeping On' launches into a unmapped zones, only to return to earth with the eased-back dome-drone of 'Spider Web.' the trip continues with the furious, Kraut-influenced 'Sarsen,' a track that could soundtrack an entire flight to the Moon and back - not to mention fuel the rocket ship with it's ampheto-cranked psych chug. Make sure all seat belts are fastened for final descent, as 'The Splurge' envelopes all with it's molasses-like fog/fug..