Alright other bands, it’s time to pack it up and go home. The new Schizophonics album People in The Sky is here. I’m joking (mostly) of course, but there’s no doubt that this new slab of wax is 2019’s most raw, rockin release thus far.
The second full length release from San Diego’s Schizophonics, People In The Sky starts off at 11 and doesn’t let go until the closes track ends. We’re talking pure, distilled, in your face rock n roll from start to finish. Distortion, fuzz, searing guitar solos, wild screams….it’s all there and it’s glorious.
The album opens with “Something’s Got To Give”, a five and half minute long assault of rock with guitar solos wild enough to make Wayne Kramer jealous . “Steely Eyed Lady”, one of the albums first singles, takes things up yet another notch with its maximum fuzzed out duel guitar and bass riff- this one is a KILLER.
The album’s title track “People In The Sky” is wild, clocking in at over six and half minutes and reminiscent of almost Blue Cheer esque heavy psych garage. It’s more expansive than past Schizophonics tune, yet every bit as rockin’, and it’s phenomenal. “Long Way To Go” is the most straightforward garage rock track on the album, heavy on the fuzz and distortion with while “Like A Mummy” sounds like a lost Sonics tune, heavy on the R&B rhythms and just loads of fun.
While nothing could ever possibly capture the absolute insanity of a live Schizophonics show, People in The Sky’s production comes pretty damn close. The whole album is like an assault, tearing through your speakers and forcing you to testify to the God’s of rock n roll.
The Schizophonics are on tour now. If you get the chance, go see them- trust me when I say you will never be the same. POW will be covering their Portland show November 17th, so stay tuned for interview and live performances.
Get People in The Sky from Pig Baby Records, one of the coolest labels around, here.
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