Long
anticipated new album from Swedish stoners Ponamero Sundown recently hit the
streets of Veddesta and fans all
around the world are frothing at the mouth over the enormous buzz. Nearly 4
years in the making, after touring extensively across their neighboring Euro
landscape, Veddesta takes off right
where Rodeo Electrica left off. I'll go ahead and attempt to put the sounds
into words for you as I listen for the nth time this week.
Layers upon
layers of fuzzorama swirl in unison as the sweet Swedish cheeba-like melodies
billow like a vintage Triumph burning rubber on a poker run. The ferocious
guitar riffs and trembling bass battle like monster trucks fighting dust devils
on the desert playa. The euphoric groove solicits stoney-eyed stares and an
infectious case of head bob-orama. Off the charts catchiness rings steadily
like unplugged ears at a heavy metal concert.
The echoed cadence sterilizes the senses with a tribal essence as Mondo
riffs burst with energy while slow stints of psychedelia soothe the spine with
tingling pleasure.
Veddesta is one of those albums that
emerges with a climax at song one and never lets up. Like one big musical orgy
drenching the listener in rhythmic ecstasy. Not only is the rhythm in tune with
the driving pace of the ripping guitar riffs, but the vocals brim with a
polished sheen like an outlaw's spurs glisten at a gunfight in the old west.
I knew 1
minute into Veddesta that I was in
for a treat much like the reaction I got with last years Universe by Truckfighters. Towering
fuzz, radiating solos and addictively stellar production mark Ponamero Sundown near the equator of
the best of the year music map. Vinyl coming out in December so pre-load your
wallets; this one will be mandatory. Get it now digitally below on the old
Bandcamp.
-The
Huntsman
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