New Age Doom, the Canadian experimental noise-rock band, presents their second album "Himalayan Dream Techno," a captivating blend of free jazz and dub that defies conventional genres. Released on December 11, 2020, under the label We Are Busy Bodies, this 30-minute opus is a testament to the band's innovative spirit and sonic exploration.
The album kicks off with "Acoustolectric Invocation," setting the stage for an auditory journey that traverses "Mountains of Mist" and ventures into the eerie "Space for Ghosts." Each track is a unique sonic landscape, from the resonant "Phononic Landform Resonance" to the ethereal "Himalayan Dream Techno" and the climactic "Aetheric Avalanche."
Building on the free jazz and fourth-world sensibilities of their previous work, New Age Doom delivers a sound that is both spiritually uplifting and sonically groundbreaking. The album's title track, "Himalayan Dream Techno," is a standout, showcasing the band's ability to merge disparate genres into a cohesive and compelling whole.
"Himalayan Dream Techno" is not just an album; it's an experience. The band's collaboration with dub legend Lee "Scratch" Perry on a subsequent LP highlights their commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories. Whether you're a fan of drone metal, dub, or free jazz, New Age Doom's "Himalayan Dream Techno" is sure to captivate and inspire.
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