( Log Out /  Bird Wasted 8. This weekend, the Londoners play a co-headlining hometown date with Steak and a fest in Sheffield, and both of those shows come ahead of their impending tour with Steak and Lo-Pan, which in turn is before they return to the States to play Brooklyn for what’s been appointed the Day of Doom and is presented by Magnetic Eye Records, who also put out their 2016 self-titled debut (review here). And whilst previous records from the band were largely cut from similar cloth as Habits is and enjoyable enough, they fell slightly short of what they were aiming for. http://www.holyroarrecords.com/ I’ll stop there and of course there will be more to come as we get closer to the release, but as the London four-piece unveil the first album details, cover art, tracklisting and video — as well as the preorder link; just go ahead and get it done — I felt it necessary to chime in. Though if they wanted to make it February, I wouldn’t argue with that either. Broken Nails, https://www.facebook.com/elephanttreeband This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 at 10:30 am and is filed under Whathaveyou. Their heavy, driving, grooves hold a more calculated rhythmic swing counterbalanced with leads that hold a soberingly clear gentleness. Elephant Tree have never sounded better than they do here, and doom has rarely – if ever – sounded so uplifting. 16.10.19 Hamburg | Hafenklang (DE) Habits, the second album from London heavy rock/stoner/psych band ELEPHANT TREE, has been eagerly anticipated for the four years since the band’s self-titled album release. Exit The Soul If there’s any justice, 2020 will be the year Elephant Tree bloom out of best kept underground secret into a household name. Elephant Tree. If there’s any justice, 2020 will be the year Elephant Tree bloom out of best kept underground secret into a household name. Sails Bird 7. 27.09.19 Psyched Stoned and Doomed 2 | Sheffield (UK) The shimmering synths on Exit The Soul create an ethereal layer, highlighting the spiritual, soulful counterpoint to dark, grounded lyrics. Elephant Tree - Elephant Tree (Full Album 2016) - Duration: 38:23. 08.10.19 Linz | Stadtwerkstatt (AT) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Access Our Digital Issues Through Patreon, Majestica announce new album ‘A Christmas Carol’, USA Nails release new music video for ‘Character Stop’. Faceless With tracks laid down first as a guitar-bass-drum trio, Habits retains the energy of an ELEPHANT TREE live show, with the subsequent layering of synths and additional instrumental tracks creating depth beyond ‘the riff’.Droning instrumental Wake opens the album, drowning the listener in noise before lead single Sails kicks off with a punch in the face, a sharp intake of breath and at the same time a fuzzy embrace. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. They’re also close enough to make meetings a valid excuse for pints! Habits is set for release April 24th via Holy Roar Records. 01. There goes another 0.148 seconds. This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 at 7:15 am and is filed under Whathaveyou. Elements of a heavy Pink Floyd, Melvins, and Deftones all combine with exhilarating effect, cementing the status of this group who have already sold tens of thousands of records and streams into the millions. 2. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Signature Jack Townley and Peter Holland vocal harmonies bookend a simmering, captivating instrumental. On Habits, the band weaves elements of stoner rock, grunge and shoegaze together, sealing their unique sound with majestic vocal lines. 6. Elephant Tree: Habits ‎ (LP, TP) Holy Roar Records: HRR332V: UK: 2019: Sell This Version: HRR332CD: Elephant Tree: Habits ‎ (CD, Album) Holy Roar Records: HRR332CD: UK: 2020: Sell This Version: HRR332V: Elephant Tree: Habits ‎ (LP, Album, Ora) Holy Roar Records: HRR332V: UK: 2020: Sell This Version: Reviews Add Review [r15903419] Release. Faceless brings enormous riffs to the table – a powerful, rhythmically driven song daring the listener to keep their head upright. Add to cart . Every aspect of Elephant Tree’s previously established sound has been amplified to 11 and fine tuned to perfection – The heavy, driving, groove holds a more calculated rhythmic swing counterbalanced with leads that hold a soberingly clear gentleness. It seems unusual to talk about a common musical element as being revelatory, or having the power of illumination and all the weight of cosmic truth, but when the melodic lead around the 2:30 mark of first track proper ‘Sails’ kicks in, it’s hard not to feel that way. Fans of the band’s debut album may be most pleased by Waster, a swaggering demonstration of how ELEPHANT TREE‘s sound has developed since their debut. Sails is an excellent example of what drives Habits – the counterpoint of uplifting, buoyant music contrasted with lyrics rooted in mental anguish. ( Log Out /  You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Instantly recognisable in tone as ELEPHANT TREE, Sails is nevertheless an immediate indication of the expansion of the band’s sound on their newest release. 7. Faceless Country: UK • Genre: Rock • Style: Alternative Rock, Stoner Rock. 1. 4. The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. Label: Holy Roar Records - HRR332V • Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo Neon Orange • Country: UK • Genre: Rock • Style: Alternative Rock, Stoner Rock Elephant Tree - …