Brujas Del Sol
We were recently put onto Moonliner, the latest offering from Columbus quartet, Brujas Del Sol. Described as a psychedelic quartet that focuses their attention toward fuzzed out, loud, swirly, droney compositions, this record is the result of their hard work, dedication, and outlook on the world of music, so who was I to refuse the chance to check things out for myself?!
Opening proceedings with Ships In The Distance things get off to a psychedelic start, initially opening with a line which simply fades things into being before ushering in all of the different elements of the mix. Once the mix is assumed, there’s an almost galloping sense to things here, incorporating a real sense of movement into the mix designed to get you shifting, get you involved, and make you wonder why you’ve not heard these guys before. Chilled out and calm, this is music which will wash over you and immerse you in a sense of musical chill, a solid start to things for sure.
Moving on to Satanic Surf Girls Love To Dance things pick up a notch, using the guitars and drums to usher the track into being whilst at the same time, managing to still keep that sense of the unknown flowing through things. I really like how this track seems to change within itself, not sticking to one particular approach and instead, shifting between different ones for the duration – giving the track a sense of development and movement. Conquistadors keeps this theme going, moving more towards a 70’s style psychedelic approach designed to get you moving, thinking and loving what you’re hearing. Listening to this I was trying to draw comparison and I really struggled, this is something unique, something which stands alone, and something which has that timeless sound that could be from years ago, or yesterday.
Continuing to push the boundaries of psychadelia through Noon On The Moon and Baba Yaga, the album continues its strange progression, each track coming as an insight into the bands outlook and style, and each one showing just how timeless music like this can be. As Castles Upon Golden Gate comes around to close things off we’re left with one final showcase as a ‘piece du resistance’ to demonstrate what the band can do, where their style has come from, and why we should all be listening to them from here onwards. Closing the album much as it began, it’s a fitting close to an album which hasn’t been straight forwards, hasn’t been simple, but most importantly, hasn’t followed convention.
Psychedelic music is one of those genres that will always divide people, from those who say it’s quality and well thought out, to those who say it’s just a drug induced train of thought. Personally, I see real value in it, and as such, think that Brujas Del Sol are a band we should all be keeping a close eye on moving forwards from here. Sure, this isn’t a simple album, but what it is is an album you’ll come back to time and time again.
To find out more about Brujas Del Sol, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Opening proceedings with Ships In The Distance things get off to a psychedelic start, initially opening with a line which simply fades things into being before ushering in all of the different elements of the mix. Once the mix is assumed, there’s an almost galloping sense to things here, incorporating a real sense of movement into the mix designed to get you shifting, get you involved, and make you wonder why you’ve not heard these guys before. Chilled out and calm, this is music which will wash over you and immerse you in a sense of musical chill, a solid start to things for sure.
Moving on to Satanic Surf Girls Love To Dance things pick up a notch, using the guitars and drums to usher the track into being whilst at the same time, managing to still keep that sense of the unknown flowing through things. I really like how this track seems to change within itself, not sticking to one particular approach and instead, shifting between different ones for the duration – giving the track a sense of development and movement. Conquistadors keeps this theme going, moving more towards a 70’s style psychedelic approach designed to get you moving, thinking and loving what you’re hearing. Listening to this I was trying to draw comparison and I really struggled, this is something unique, something which stands alone, and something which has that timeless sound that could be from years ago, or yesterday.
Continuing to push the boundaries of psychadelia through Noon On The Moon and Baba Yaga, the album continues its strange progression, each track coming as an insight into the bands outlook and style, and each one showing just how timeless music like this can be. As Castles Upon Golden Gate comes around to close things off we’re left with one final showcase as a ‘piece du resistance’ to demonstrate what the band can do, where their style has come from, and why we should all be listening to them from here onwards. Closing the album much as it began, it’s a fitting close to an album which hasn’t been straight forwards, hasn’t been simple, but most importantly, hasn’t followed convention.
Psychedelic music is one of those genres that will always divide people, from those who say it’s quality and well thought out, to those who say it’s just a drug induced train of thought. Personally, I see real value in it, and as such, think that Brujas Del Sol are a band we should all be keeping a close eye on moving forwards from here. Sure, this isn’t a simple album, but what it is is an album you’ll come back to time and time again.
To find out more about Brujas Del Sol, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls