OF THE LAST HUMAN BEING

They're back!!! The extremely welcome return of one of the most interesting bands of the avant metal scene. When Sleepytime Gorilla Museum left 14 years ago there was little expectation of them returning though they were often talked about as one of those bands you wished would find a way to get back together. In their absence Carla Kihlstedt and Matthias Bossi formed their excellent edgy folk duo Rabbit Rabbit Radio. The other former members of the last line up, Nils Frykdahl, Dan Rathbun and Michael Mellender, briefly formed the band Free Salamander Exhibit releasing one very good album and performing live. FSE are essentially Sleepytime without Carla's violin and vocals. This new Sleepytime album is the result of a highly successful kickstart campaign which raised funds to support a film, The Last Human Being, the album and a tour. Much of this material dates back to the time of the bands dissolution so their is a high degree of consistence of sound with the previous three albums. There is also a fun cover of This Heat's SPQR that is wonderful. I'm glad to say that this album meets all the giddy expectations of the fans. Highly recommended and heres hoping for continued activity from the band. Bravo!