When you name your band The Giant Hogweed Orchestra one can expect a Genesis like sound, correct? Nope! Maybe at some point they were like Gabriel and crew, but by the time their sole album was released, they were clearly an instrumental space rock band. And to be honest, I have way too much of that in the collection, so surely this one will not make the cut? Wrong again. What a great vibe this album has. It starts off more in the Ozric Tentacles vein, and I was starting to review what I could sell it for. Then it begins a slow descent into this kind of mellow psychedelic vibe. Of course having flute as a predominant instrument helps create that mood. And the two guitarists have just the right acidic tone. It just continues to draw you into a trance like state. What a great album to wind the day down with. I didn't remember much about this album from the past to be honest, but this listen was impactful. Definitely a keeper.
Recorded in 2002 and has that date on the CD, but I think Discogs is correct on the release date.
12//05 (first listen); 11/18/20 (review/new entry)
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