It is hard to believe that KYLESA found the time to come up with anything new, as the band from Savannah, Georgia has been on the road nearly every minute since the release of fourth full-length “Spiral Shadow” (2010). Yet they did and nobody is able to explain it better than mastermind Philipp Cope: “This project has been a labor of love”, tells the guitarist, singer and producer. “We have spent over a year going through old songs, covers, etc. and collected those we felt went well together; remixing and finishing them up. We didn't want to release something just thrown together so we put a lot of thought and time into it. I am really happy about how this came together. I think it is a good representation of KYLESA's different styles from early on to present day”. These words help to explain why “From the Vaults Vol. I” sounds at the same time diverse and fresh as well as concise and coherent. A permeating feeling of togetherness unites with seeming ease rare and previously unreleased tracks from former recording sessions, alternate versions of well beloved songs and even a brand new track. KYLESA seem to take a step back from the hypnotically dense and passionately burning previous release “Spiral Shadow”, which was enthusiastically received by critics and fans alike. With “From the Vaults Vol. I” the Americans lay bare the roots of their unique sound in crust punk, psychedelic and stoner rock as well as sludge metal. For example KYLESA cited NEUROSIS, KYUSS, BLACK SABBATH and early PINK FLOYD as influences for debut album “Kylesa” (2002). Therefore it appears only logical that the latter British prog-rock legend is honoured with a rare cover version of “Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun”. As an offering between two albums “From the Vaults Vol. I” by far excels usual compilations. This gift is more than just another collection of oddities that will make you urgently wish for Vol. II. Tune in, listen up and space out!
Tracklisting
1. Intro **
2. Inverse **
3. 111 Degree Heat Index ***
4. Between Silence and Sound II ***
5. Paranoid Tempo **
6. End Truth *
7. Bottom Line II ***
8. Wavering **
9. Bass Salts **
10. Drained (Buzzov-en cover) **
11. Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun (Pink Floyd cover) **
12. Drum Jam **
* New
** Rare / Previously unreleased
*** Alternate version
Release date: November 16th, 2012 – US November 20th, 2012
Line-up
Phillip Cope: guitar, vocals
Laura Pleasants: guitar, vocals
Eric Hernandez: bass
Carl McGinley: drums
Tyler Newberry: drums
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