Description
From “complexdistractions” blog:
Denmark’s Edena Gardens rolled onto the scene back in 2022 with their self-titled debut. A monolithic sound of doom-laced blues and post-rock expansiveness, it was like hearing Black Sabbath taking a cue from Ry Cooder; chugging rhythms, desolated guitar tones, and the feeling of some dystopian, post-apocalyptic western taking place on a distant, sun-dried planet. Bands like Earth, Low, Sabbath, and Popol Vuh came to mind, but Edena Gardens delivered something quite unique and singular.
The band consists of guitarist Nicklas Sørensen, bassist/multi-instrumentalist Martin Rude & drummer Jakob Skøtt. Their musical pedigree is impressive, with each coming from other projects like Papir, Causa Sui, London Odense Ensemble and Sun River to name a few. And since that debut the band found a fountain of inspiration as 2023 saw them release two more studio albums, as well as a scorching live record titled Live Momentum. With four albums in a mere two years, it seemed that perhaps the band had given us all they were going to.
Enter 2025, and the return of Edena Gardens.
On the band’s new album, titled Dispossessed, it seems the Danish trio has found a kind of transcendent middle ground. The dystopian tones and chugging rhythms seem to have found a peaceful medium. The album showcases the band’s willingness to get lost in a groove and allow their bluesier side to emerge. Nicklas Sørensen comes out sounding like a guitarist’s guitarist, giving us ample blues power while keeping it all fresh, loose, and atmospheric. The rhythm section of Rude and Skøtt keep a rock solid foundation, allowing things to get wily at times, but never lose sight of the musical center. Dispossessed sees Edena Gardens in fine form, and evolving.
Location: Psychedelic/Garage
