Welcome back to the 70s and early 80s. Welcome back to the days when you could still listen to records in a record store as a teenager and the clerk would take the trouble to lift the tone arm and play each song for 30-60 seconds. You can't put anything more vintage on a Bandcamp page than the Italian band "Desert Collider" from Cecina.
The opening track, *"Orphans of the Sky Part I: Generation Ship"*, kicks off with an atmospheric blend of tribal drumming, liquid bass, and synth whoops. It builds into a storm of crunching guitars, thunderous drums, and a fuzzy bassline—pure intensity! The second half adds a twist: an off-kilter rhythm with spoken, then shouted, vocals that scream raw energy.
"Floating Hand In Space"* transitions smoothly, starting with filtered vocals and space-rock guitars before plunging into a thunderous desert rock groove that might blow your speakers. Next, *"Sonic Carver"* mixes stomping desert rock with thrash metal energy, only to shift midway into a dreamy, melodic space-blues, complete with swooning guitars and harmonies.
"Orphans of the Sky Part II: Disembark"* moves seamlessly between doomy heaviness and hazy psychedelia. The vocals follow suit, alternating between gritty power and distant softness. Then comes *"ThumpeRRR"*, a breakneck heavy rocker that leans less on the desert vibe and more on pure speed.
The instrumental *"Nomads of the Red Sun"* takes a breather, blending synths with acoustic guitars and hand percussion for a campfire-jam feel. That mood carries into *"Far Centaurus"*, where mellow vibes, electric guitars, and soft vocals take over—until the band abruptly shifts into a driving desert rock groove, followed by a heavy psych-prog finale.
The album closes with *"Nebuchadnezzar"*, a furious, fast, and fun track that stays true to its rocking start. Desert Collider once again proves they’re masters of blending heavy riffs with cosmic journeys.
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