GlöD - GlöD

 

 

GlöD - GlöD
Self released - April 2021
Stoner, desert, psych
Rated: ****

New Stockholm trio GlöD (Swedish for "glow") hail from both Sweden and New York, bringing a bevy of experience from different genres to create a rocking stoner outfit. Heaving with a filthy bass tone and ripping guitarwork, their debut self-titled EP is gathering well-earned acclaim. Opener "Cyanide Nights" chugs forth with a groovy desert riff and growling bass, bringing to mind Kyuss and Dozer with a savage edge added by rough vocals. Some tasty psychedelia is heard as well with blaring wahs and a classy, soaring solo. The audio comedown of the track's end is gently ushered along by the bright, creeping intro of "Reign of Fear", though  followed soon enough by the return of crushing low end and massive crashing drums. The nod is irresistible as GlöD stomps through thick and gravelly riffs between cleaner, keening desert licks, a contrast that works like a charm through the album. Third cut "Vintern 1867" brings a more laid-back vibe, gently bouncing along with warm guitar before roaring vocals take the track into a thunderous, crunching nosedive. Light, mystical guitar eventually returns with keys in tow to ease the tune into a colorful psychedelic finish. Closing and highlight cut "Creatures of Doom" brings the EP to an epic close with gothic synths leading into one of the grooviest slabs of fuzz yet. A swirling, ringing collection of strings and keys takes the tune for a brief dip into dreamier waters, before surfacing for a final push of weighted noise. With such a strong and inventive debut out of the gates, GlöD are fast-rising heavy hitters in the stoner psych arena, and are already working on new material that's hotly anticipated here at the HiVe.

(Written by Shasta Beast)

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