Elder - Dead Roots Stirring

2 x Coloured 180g Vinyl

Elder’s second full-length Dead Roots Stirring, originally released in 2011, was an hour of fuzzed-out goodness, a plethora of uplifting psychedelic riffery that remains for many fans the band’s defining album. The strength of some bands lies in their ability to churn out record after record, never stepping outside of their comfort zones. For others, such as Boston’s Elder, it is a constant evolution that trademarks their sound. Beginning as a stoner/ doom band adept at equipping the styles of others, Dead Roots Stirring showed the young band emerging with their own unique take on heavy music. The album’s five long cuts unfold organically, never lacking in depth or ambition; guitarist Nick DiSalvo’s infectious riffs are equal parts uplifting melody and crushing fuzz that remind the listener more of majestic landscapes than bong sessions, while Jack Donovan (bass) and Matt Couto (drums) form a solid core of rhythm, never losing a beat.