THE FATE OF OLD MOTHER ORVIS

I was seduced by their first eponym opus released in 2005. For a young English band, the first steps were promising. A nice blend of Pink Floyd guitars (the psychedelia period) with some Cure, even Shadows echoes. An only instrumental music with nice effects. For this second chapter, the recipe is more tasteful. The band is more mature. I enjoyed the last track especially, a suite giving the album its name. For sure, their music is not very innovative but I like the haunted ambiences they can create with guitars played with reverb. Of course, I miss the keyboards a bit (they are too shy, in the background) and would have enjoyed some vocals. Anyway, even if you're a republican as I am myself, those kings are welcome in your realm!!