The Drood has been producing music for more than a decade and has gained a reputation for their unique experimentation with sound. Based out of Denver, CO, they’re a psych-rock band consisting of members Nathan Jamiel, Daniel Watts and Hayden Peltier. They dabble in multiple genres, including industrial, post-rock and psychedelia. I must admit, I haven’t listened to a lot of psych rock, and while I’m well acquainted with industrial music, I was curious to find out how this trio implements the genre in their work. I found their fourth full-length album, The Book of Drood, to be an interesting mix of trip hop, industrial and dark ambient vibes.
The opening track, “Static Time,” embodies the aforementioned genres nicely. It’s heavy, moody and electric. I have a tendency to pair songs with films, and, for some reason, this track brought to mind the vampire movie Underworld. The Drood’s official website explains the foundation of the song was created by vocalist Jamiel “during a solo two-day psychedelic exploration of Deterministic philosophy fresh on the heels of the death of his father and childhood friend.” The music video, by Wizardhead, definitely recreates the psychedelic atmosphere and is filled with dark art influences, extraterrestrial imagery and melting motions.
The rest of the LP flows tranquilly. There are a few tracks I really enjoyed. “Flanks of Hubris” is calming on the ears and emits hints of shoegaze to me. “Determinism,” which was a collaboration with the group Orbit Service, has a wonderfully eerie and hypnotic feel. Another favorite of mine is the finale, “Make Up.” There aren’t really any vocals and it sounds more otherworldly and electronic. Speaking of vocals, which Nathan Jamiel supplies, they’re relaxed, cool and mellow. His voice enhances the psychedelic effects of the music.
I haven’t listened to the band’s other albums, but I do feel that their latest release The Book of Drood will appeal to anyone who enjoys music that’s tinged with a dark ambient sound. If you’re a fan of music artists such as Portishead, Massive Attack and Tricky, then this LP is right up your alley.
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I have not heard of this group before, but I am really intrigued about how you described their sound. I will give this new album a listen as it sounds like something I would enjoy. Thanks for sharing this!
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I hope you enjoy it. I’m glad you found my review helpful and thank you so much for reading!
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