Thal - Reach For The Dragons Eye (EN)

The two American men of THAL (The Heathens are loose) release the successor of their first album "Glitter" after two years.

John "Vince Green" Walker, multiinstrumentalist, even surfaced the debut album solo and produced it on his own. Now they are two and the new album "Reach For The Dragon's Eye" will be released on Novembre 16th in 2018 by Argonauto Records.

"Rebreather" starts with an atmospheric intro. The wind rushes and the first tones of the guitars resound just before it get really started from the second minute. Walker who also plays the guitar and the bass convinces with his powerful and robust earthy voice. He mainly sing rough clean vocals but incidental he let a scream out.

There is also a little jewel on this album with "Her Gods Demand War" that is my personal favorite. Groovy and deep roaring guitar parts that sound like it is inspired by blues music in the beginning and the finely dosed female singing of Sophie Steff execude a touch of bewitching charme from which it is difficult to tear oneself away.

No worries! One may listen to more genius songs rich of energy in the course of the album. The chemistry between instrumentation and vocals is simply symphonious on each track and show their skills as well as the harmonious cooperation of the two musicians.

The memorable rhythm structures, robust riffing and the elaborate drumming of Kevin Hartnell result in a cooling and euphonious mixture of doom parts and the neccessary portion of "heavyness" that creates a thriiling sound rich in variety. The major impacts of bands like Kyuss, Clutch and co have a strong presence.

After nearly 38 minutes the album ends with the title track "Reach For The Dragon's Eye" that convices with a catchy refrain and an experimental sound image.

Conclusion:
The longplayer offers doomy Stoner Rock with energetic powerful riffs and a portion of virtuosity. THAL know how to set atmosphere to music and draw attention to it. Sometimes they play sinister sounds and then they easily conjure playful melodies. Fans of this genre should definetely listen to it.

Rating: 9/10

Recommandations: Under Earth, Her Gods Demand War, Death Of The Sun