Yawning Man – Pot Head
Yawning Man – Pot Head
Ripple Music
Release date: 22/09/2023
Running time: 24:00
Review by: Alun Jones
9/10
Yawning Man are one of, if not THE, originators of Desert Rock. Born from jam-style generator parties way out in the desert, this band pioneered the sound that would later be adopted by Kyuss, Fu Manchu and many others. Ripple Music are reissuing the “Pot Head” EP, on vinyl and CD, for the first time in like, eons, man. And it’s a great listen.
“Pot Head” consists of four instrumental tracks, illuminating the template that others would follow. Free form, jammed compositions that stretch out into the vast, starry night. Awash with psychedelic flourishes, there’s a cinematic feel to songs like ‘Manolete’ and ‘Digital Smoke Signal’. The listener can grasp the improvisational vibe – close your eyes and you’re a world away from anywhere as the music spirals endlessly into the universe.
Wow, I was off in the moment there for a moment reader. How unprofessional – I do apologise. I love the fact that all four songs are instrumental, ‘cos as we all know that the singer is the least important member of any band. No vocals equals a psyche freak out that incorporates samba rhythms, wailing reverb drenched guitar and no distractions from the dusty, spaced out shenanigans.
Yeah. Breathe out, breathe in. Enjoy.
TRACKLISTING:
01. Manolete
02. Digital Smoke Signal
03. Encounters with an Angry God
04. Samba de Primavera
LINE-UP:
Gary Arce – Guitar
Alfredo Hernández – Drums
Billy Cordell – Bass
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