VINTAGE CARAVAN -"Monuments"

A power trio from Iceland that loves CREAM as much as HAWKWIND but has its own musical identity. A voice,clean,melodic that balances over razor edged riffs and a steady, ice cold rhythm section. For those who like their retro/vintage hard rock like a shinny day over the Iceland glaciers here is the right band. Snowballing riffs, ecstatic, rhythm section and a sheer, powerful voice in the definition of the power trio musical approach."Crystalized" is a mix of heaviness, groove and fusion through the eye of a 70s rocker with MOUNTAIN, AMBOY DUKES and URIAH HEEP having a ball laughing at KING CRIMSON.

 

Songs like 'Torn in two" are a mix of sheer power and calm parts, creating a dominating song that captivates the listener. For once more, the power trio works for the best interest of the musicians who are looking firmly at the late 60s, early 70s. Tight, heavy, yet melodic, heavy rock with a twist of psychedelic melody, is my definition of VINTAGE CARAVAN's music and is addictive as heroin, without the needle process troubles. Tripp y and at the same time loud and disturbing, won't let a hippie find the peace of mind, as the hidden BLACK SABBATH elements will kill the flower power dreams.On the other hand the paisley melodies will let those who loved TROUBLE's middle period, smile with delight. BEATLES, CREAM, Santana,HAWKWIND, BLACK SABBATH, TROUBLE, are starting a witches dance in this delightful album."Clarity" is a fine example, of the sensitivity of the album and "This one's for you" a soulful testimony and message to a dear person, now gone.

 

A dream flight over the cold Icelandic landscapes, wouldn't be more enjoyable.

 

 

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