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Sunlit

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Sunlit, King Black Acid's second album is quite an undertaking. The album consists of three songs that each border on about twenty minutes in length. For some bands, a song of that length would dissolve into boring repetition or even worse a god awfully long guitar solo. That is not the case with KBA. This album is a treat. It begins with my favorite KBA track, "somethings must be believed to be seen". Daniel's voice on this song is amazing. I get lost in the lyrics almost as often as I do the music. "headfull" continues in much the same vein as the first track which is a welcome treat. The final track "think away" is an immense construction. The calm, blissed out tone of the first two songs is replaced with an unnerving urgency that leaves you addled and longing for the finer moments of the first track. So that is what you do. The album demands multiple listenings and soon it is so intertwined within your psyche that it becomes your own personal soundtrack. A perfect album with which to lose yourself.

This is one of the most amazing albums I've ever been fortunate enough to experience. KBA is really on to something here-- the whole CD consists of three very long tracks, each one focusing on one distinct rhythm without much singing. It allows the band to find basically one good sound for each track, and let it gradually develop into something very powerfully emotional and unforgettable. You won't be able to get this stuff out of your head for days after you listen to it, and eventually it sort of becomes like the musical score for daily life.

Just buy it. It's that good.

Looks to be King Black Acid's second effort. About as good as 'Womb Star Sessions' (see my review). This is just plain good 'ol dreamy space-like rock. Three lengthy tracks, are "Some Things Must Be"(20:35), "Headfull"(18:10) and "Think Away" (21:49). Personnel: Roger Campos-guitar&vocals, Daniel John Riddle-guitar&mixing, Geoff Harrington-keyboards and Scott Adamo-drums. Sit back at drift way-off in another atmosphere. Nice!

The best I can relate them to are bands like "Explosions in the Sky" and "Godspeed! You Black Emperor". Spend the $7 dollars and order a used copy. I am not being pushy, I just really love this album. Wait till late at night, put on some low light and let the music do the rest.