Monstereo

In The Hollow Of A Wave

Karisma, 2021

10/10

Listen to In The Hollow Of A Wave

The veteran Norway rockers sure make an impression on this booming and rich listen that’s packed with ‘70s nods, mammoth sized riffs and the sort of choruses that could fill stadiums.

“Third Eye Seeing” starts the listen with dense fuzz as smooth vocals enter the alt-rock meets psyche-rock intensity, and “A Sudden Rush” follows with soaring guitar work alongside wild drum acrobatics in the energetic climate.

Halfway through, “Jigsaw” is rhythmic and pounding in a groove friendly sort of way, while “Witness” is abrasive and thundering in a charged arena rock sort of fashion that borders on metal but also shimmers with a dreamy beauty.

Approaching the end, “Wings III- Icarus” is Monstereo’s version of jam music with the guitars, drums and organ weaving in and out of prog-rock moments, and “Golden” exits the listen with bright synth amid spacey ideas that align with plenty of melody in a song so good it alone is worth the price of admission.

A unique mix of hard rock, space rock, jam band nods and psychedelic exploration, if Monstereo aren’t your favorite band right now, they will be after listening to this masterpiece.

Travels well with: Kosmodome- Kosmodome; Arabs In Aspic- Strange Frame Of Mind