Band : Hills
Album title : Hills
Label : Sulatron Records
Distributor : Clearspot
Release date : 2010
Review : CD

This album will be released by Sulatron Records. CD release includes five tracks from the Hills-vinyl edition which was recorded in 2008 but is sold out now, plus two previously unreleased tracks “Schlaraffenland” and “Messias”.

Musically the quartet from Sweden treats us with a mix of Kraut, Space and Psych Rock that reminds me of a whole bunch of bands and, which is not so usual, it takes a few listens to actually get into it, at least it took me a bit until I did. At the beginning I had been less than enthused about what was contained, but after a while things began to open up, even though I still am not fully convinced of every song and passage, but still… The band understands the need for strong hooks and memorable melodies for this style and provides couple in the process. Most notably, “Istiklal Street” and “You Talk The Talk” which shows the band has a knack for writing a truly strong melody. On the other hand “Rainship”and “Schlaraffenland” are just average long songs that neither blow me away nor dull my senses.

The result is a good album that suggests this band might be one to watch for fans of psych rock, but not something that will top any "must-have" lists.

80/100

Cosmicmasseur.