In a unique interplay, SPECK combines the repetitive, driving character of Krautrock and the boundless, psychedelic sound spectacles of space rock - and goes one step further: with a lot of energy, dynamics and unexpected twists. The band's sound is now more mature, more sophisticated, richer.
This time it was deliberately recorded in complete home direction. Sounds have been created that may sound familiar at first glance, but now also make clear many things that were previously hidden. You can hear the swinging of the skins, feel the motor skills of the bass, anticipate the step on the wah pedal and the energy that is bundled and released. The many layers of the guitar open like a pompous fan. While the bass envelops the room in unobtrusive analogue warmth as before, it is above all the drums that make the quantum leap in sound clear.
On their latest record, SPECK create a cosmic soundscape with their glorious repetitions and a 3D backdrop, on which it is wonderful to cavort.
credits
released October 20, 2023
Recorded in our rehearsal room in July 2022
Recording by Lukas Goedhart & SPECK
Mixing by Lukas Goedhart
Additional mixing by Alexandr Vatagin
Mastering by Eroc
A stoner-rock opera with dystopian themes, the Italian band's third LP fuses apocalyptic fury with psychedelic splendor. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 29, 2023