Description
Release: 01-11-2024
“Pure, unadulterated desert rock by masters of the genre.” – Decibel Magazine
Twentynine Palms, CA band VOLUME shares the first single (and title track) to their forthcoming album Joy of Navigation on all streaming services. Decibel Magazine premiered the track, and now “Joy of Navigation” is live on all DSPs & Bandcamp.
The band is VOLUME and it deals primarily in density: Thick and weighty as the abundant sand surrounding their Twentynine Palms, CA hometown, but also comprised of a mass of fine grit that can sear the skin with a gust of wind, and quickly dissipate into the ether.
Yes, that is to say, VOLUME are purveyors of Heavy Acid Rock. Doomy psychedelia, but with more raw 70s punk brash than masquerading metal. VOLUME draw musical influences from bands such as The Stooges, MC5 and Black Flag to name a few, while also crafting their own distinctive heavy psychedelic identity. And, with Joy of Navigation, the band ventures into heavier, more psychedelic tones, while also keeping powerful hooks as the focus.
Originally formed in 1993 by ex-Fu Manchu singer Patrick Brink, the band has featured a revolving set of collaborators, with ex-Monster Magnet guitarist Ed Mundell playing leads on the forthcoming Joy of Navigation mini-album. David Catching (QOTSA, Arctic Monkeys, Iggy Pop) co-produced the tracks with Brink, as well as playing synth on the recording. Mike Amster (Nebula, Mondo Generator, Spoon Benders) plays drums on the mini-album. The current live lineup includes Mingus on drums, bassist Jason Hernandez and lead guitarist Derek Christensen.
Tracklist:
A1 Mercury Pull 9:06
A2 Joy Of Navigation 4:41
A3 Heavy Sunshine 2:59
B1 The Golden Age 4:39
B2 Spacebaby 8:00
– 250 copies on heavy 180g transparent vinyl
– deluxe 300gsm gatefold cover
– plated & pressed on heavy high performance vinyl by Pallas Group in Germany
– special vinyl mastering
