Album
Type:
Album
Date
Released:
02nd
February 2015
Label:
Argonauta
Records
Space
Muffin – Track Listing
MOUNTAINS
SECRET PLACE
SPACEWALK
BARE KNUCKLE
BORN TO SUFFER
LIES OF MIND
TRY TO SAVE THE
APPEARANCES
NGC 2244
Bio
Kayleth were born in
the winter of 2005 in the east side of Verona aimed at founding a
stoner band inspired to groups such as Kyuss, Orange Goblin and
7zuma7. A continuous sound’s evolution generated self-produced
demos and CDs: Not Yet (2006), In the Womb of Time (2008), Rusty Gold
(2010) and The Survivor (2012).
Kayleth gigs drew a
crowd with their rough psychedelic sounds and doom breaks so their
fascinating power led them to support celebrated bands such as OJM
and Deville and attend various festivals where they shared the stage
among others with Bud Spencer Blues Explosion, Verdena, Naam, Spiral
Arms and Scorpion Child.
At the beginning of
2012, they were able to get into the famous compilation "Desert
Sound" (Vol. IV) with the song "The Survivor". This is
a stoner rock compilation downloadable by Perkele.it, commonly
approved and clapped by the huge world of stoner music. In 2013, a
new member with his synths started the Kayleth to explore new
opportunities getting them close to the space/psych rock and launch
new songs and a new forthcoming CD.
Members
GUITAR: Massimo Dalla Valle
VOICE: Enrico Gastaldo
DRUMS: Daniele Pedrollo
SYNTH: Michele Montanari
BASS: Alessandro Zanetti
VOICE: Enrico Gastaldo
DRUMS: Daniele Pedrollo
SYNTH: Michele Montanari
BASS: Alessandro Zanetti
Review:
Italian
Space/Stoner Rockers - Kayleth - have been around for 10 years now.
They have released a few well-received demos over the years. Now they
are finally to unleash their much anticipated debut album - Space
Muffin - on great upcoming record label - Argonauta Records. So what
is the lowdown with Kayleth and Space Muffin? Well it is an
intriguing mix of Space Rock, Hard Rock, and Stoner Metal with a hint
of psychedelic rock to make these cosmic rockers fly. The band's
sound fits nicely between Kyuss, Orange Goblin and early era Monster
Magnet. It may not win any awards for originality but for sheer
entertainment and high energy, riffs then accept no substitute as
Kayleth are in a league of their own.
Opening
track - Mountains - wastes no time in showing what Kayleth are all
about. It is a hazy psych stoner rock affair with strands of Space
Rock and Grunge opening your mind to the weird and wonderful world of
Space Muffin. Lead vocalist - Enrico - has a 90s Grunge
vibe going on. Possible traces of Chris Cornell and Dave Wyndorf can
be detected. The music has a very addictive and hypnotic appeal as
Kayleth earn their sonic/spaceman stripes by adding spacey cosmic
sounds that make Mountains one of the albums standout tracks.
Impressive guitar solos add extra weight to Kayleth's sound as this
band play to their strengths.
Italian
Stoner Rock Bands have a reputation for experimenting with their
sound and going down a very different path to their counterparts.
Kayleth avoid this by playing the more straightforward variety of
Stoner Rock/Metal. They do not need to experiment with different
sounds to show what a great band they are. Kayleth play intelligent
music where the lyrics are equally as important as the music. 2nd
track - Secret Place - carries on the fast-paced energy from the
opening track with the band flexing their musical prowess once again.
Kayleth start to add different sonic effects, which turns the song
into an intergalactic jamming session of sorts.
Maybe
I spoke too soon about Kayleth not being an experimental band as they
change direction for the excellent 3rd track - Spacewalk - that opens
with different soundbytes with a trippy ambient instrumental stoner
rock track before exploding into life around the 2-minute mark. The
powerful vocals will keep you on edge even though they are kept to a
minimum as it adds to the thrilling story of a stranded astronaut
trying to stay alive. A sublime voice-over provides regular updates
before Kayleth breakout with heavy riffs that brings back memories of
mid 90s Monster Magnet. Kayleth become ever more confident with each
passing moment as this album goes into overdrive with superb music
winning over the most jaded of hard rock/stoner rock fan.
4th
track - Bare Knuckle - is a more progressive affair with the band
focusing on complex rhythms and textures for a haunting space rock
odyssey. It is possibly the albums more heartfelt track as the riffs
are played at a slow-to-mid pace which allows you to become part of
the action. You should now be getting a good impression in what
Kayleth are all about. Heavy, epic spacey cosmic stoner riffs to lose
yourself in. Kayleth have created a stunning new album that will find
many fans within the Stoner Rock/Metal scene.
The
album is expertly produced from start to finish. It is loud and crisp
through out as it makes you feel you are watching a gig in outer
space. Other great tracks to check out are - Born To Suffer, Lies Of
Mind and the excellent standout instrumental track - NGC 2244. I can
see Kayleth playing at some of the more prestigious European Stoner
Metal Festivals over the next few years. That is how good these guys
actually are. My advice. Buy this album as it is a must have record.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Thanks
to Gero at Argonauta Records and Barbara at NeeCee Agency for the
promo. Space Muffin will be available to buy on DD/CD from February
02nd 2015.
Words
by Steve Howe
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