Search - Last Days of May :: Radiant Black Mind

LDOM-second release is an eye opener

06/08/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you didn't catch their first self-titled cd, you may want to--the sonic power of this release will inspire many repeated listenings. This is not classic rock, nor mindless improvisation, despite the rather traditional setup of guitar, bass, drumset and percussion. But the intensity of the sound, and the keen sense of each other's musical intonations will have you wondering where in the world have these guys been? Karl Precoda, previously heard awhile back in Dream Sydicate, powers this band with his edgy, feedback-laden and sometimes psychedelic guitar--the sound is awash with lots of reverb, tremolo, and wah, but always tasteful. The bass playing is solid and musical, and the drums extremely well balanced and energetic. Some of the sounds seem to come out of nowhere, and it is difficult to pinpoint who is playing what at times, which is of course what the band are attempting to achieve. Improvisational/experimental rock (?)that actually sounds better at every listening? Check it out."