The Doom Chart for February 2021

 

 

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For most of us this time last year we were getting our first taste of the COVID blues. Fast forward to 2021, and it appears there is some light at the end of the tunnel. In many areas live music is making its way back on track, cases seem to be trailing off and we’re beginning to ease into a sense of normalcy. That said, the music continues to blow our minds and has remained a staple while everything else around us seemed more like pandamonium. 

February features a tight race at the top with many albums clearly influencing the listeners. Several records from January hang on for another round this month seeing 21 new entries dominating the charts as per usual, with a total of 279 unique albums voted upon.

No quote this month. Nobody knows why. But we don’t need quotes, we need music! And there she goes! The wait is over... The all new February edition of the Doom Charts went live on March 1! Featuring no less than 21 new enties and a new Number One! Will be running through all of those amazing albums once again today. There are even a few I haven't had the chance to listen to yet! Incredible! Zålomon Grass for instance! Can't wait to hear that one!  Personal votes went out to From The Ages, Kabbalah, Mos Generator, VOKONIS, Demon Head, Electric Mother, Komatsu, Rostro Del Sol, Holy Monitor, Indica Blues, Void Commander & Spelljammer… 

Welcome to Doom Charts, representing some of the finest bloggers, journalists, radio, podcasters and album reviewers from the heavy underground around the globe.  Each month, our critics submit their picks for the best new doom, sludge metal, stoner-psychedelic and heavy rock albums.  The results are compiled and tabulated into the chart below.  This is a one-stop shop for the best new albums in the world…

The Doom Chart for February 2021

Indica Blues – Ruins On The Shore

Indica Blues – Ruins On The Shore

Self released – 2016

Rock, Doom, Psych, Stoner, Desert, Metal

Rated: ****

Released in March, the new Ruins On The Shore EP by British quartet Indica Blues has suddenly picked up speed and garnered loads of attention in the past weeks. And justly so! Starting with a slower doomy approach on the first track, passionate guitar colors and powerful riffs, it turns even heavier and huge on the second song. And that build-up to bigger and better keeps on going. Full of intense riffage and masterful grooves the four tracks immediately captivate and hold you hostage. Drifting on that last bit of wreckage that survived the storm, you waft along looking for that distant shore. This is thirty minutes of brilliantly executed heavy doom without every become too doomy. Never going the evil or vintage route, for instead, they opt for massiveness and colossal. Never speeding up or slowing down, they make lumbering through the wasted landscapes their main goal and do this expertly. And with that Indica Blues turn into an example for all those bands out there who want to try their hand at one hypnotic speed as well… Because these guys are one of the few who know how to do it right!

(Written by JK)

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