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Album: Molecule (2012)(Ep 6 Track's)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock (Heavy/Stoner)  /  USA

The ‘Molecule’ EP is comprised of six songs and around 30 minutes of psych-y sci-fi space-rock. But there’s a hint of some southern rock moments mixed-in, some pretty rad guitar solos, and plenty of that gnarly MOOG synthesizer action popular in the 70′s. The lead-off track, “Molecule” reminds me of what RUSH’s “Tom Sawyer” might sound like if it were drugged-up on Sabbath. “Tunnel In the Sky” is a noisy/funky Santana sort of conga break. And “A National Acrobat” is Sabbath covered – damn near right down to a tee (Ozzy-esque vocals and all). “Slightly Sideways” is another interlude of sorts, picking up where the “Tunnel In the Sky” left-off. “Time and Space” is their Floyd-ian rendition of “Us and Them.” And like “A National Acrobat” – is pretty spot on (with a little dash of some more of those Ozzy-like vocals). Heavy Planet said it, in terms of the band blending Sabbath and Floyd. If there is a band that can do it, it might be TELESTRION that gets a first nod. “The Sacred Relics” closes the EP and drags us through a long and slow crawl around some noisy synthedelics, some noisier guitar effects, and more of those wild jungle conga rhythms. A straight blaze fest for those feeling like a wild rain dance in the middle of a tropical meltdown. Does ‘Molecule’ deliver some decent tuneage? Sure. Especially if you’re ripped on some good dope smoke, I’m sure it’s probably a pretty enjoyable listen for thirty minutes. Am I going to do cartwheels over it? Probably not. But we appreciate what these guys are doing, nonetheless. It’s especially rare to find guys who can cover Ozzy THAT darn closely (the only other guy we know of is Jim from FIREBALL MINISTRY), and that’s pretty cool. At any rate, these guys run in some pretty good company, and we’re certain their die-hard fans will appreciate the ‘Molecule’ vinyl gate-fold even more. (http://rockthought.com).

RATING:  8.25 / 10

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