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GHOST

Long Distance Calling

 

Post Rock/Math rock

3.36 | 17 ratings

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DamoXt7942
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3 stars This creation is blended with orthodox rock, space rock, psychedelic, desert rock and especially Krautrock. LONG DISTANCE CALLING hail from Germany or one of the Meccas of psychedelic / space rock. It makes sense that they would have been inspired by lots of German rock / Krautrock vanguards (sounds like they are influenced also by Rammstein?). Such a mysterious vibe can be heard via the first track "Dullahan" and the epilogue "Negative Is The New Positive". Weird atmosphere is shot from the beginning and psychic sound agents are getting developed gradually. This exaggerated mysterious aroma reminds us of the similarity to Electronic Meditation of Klopfzeichen.

As for authenticism, on the other hand, "Old Love" flavours charming, relaxable, and atmospheric via their sincere, decent playing and authentic melody lines and stable rhythmic bases. Fuzzy texture drives this track quite colourful but I wonder that only I could feel pop, catchy seasoning? In "Black Shuck" monotonous electronic drumming shows a feeling of emptiness in this song (just like the title itself) but in the middle phase the situation changes drastically. Aggressive drumming and crying guitar solo playing are pretty energetic and comfortable. Kinda stuff giving us massive power I imagine. "Seance" the eerie title expresses this creation vividly. Hallucinogenic electric guitar shouts like a dog's howling produce an impressive atmosphere, and ghostly tastes. On the contrary, their main dish in this track is enthusiastic and graceful regardless of sound dissonance. It cannot terrify but do empower us strongly with their emphasis and intention. The following "Fever" sounds just like a smooth stream of a river and simultaneously a sharp one that makes us high-spirited and spiritualizes us by boiling water-ish auditory stimulation.

The mixture of musical ingredients should be behind their background.

DamoXt7942 | 3/5 |

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