mcpherson123 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Europe/World: Stickman Records (Seafoam Green Vinyl) Napalm Records (Black Vinyl) Amazon UK (Unspecified variant) US: Armageddon Label (A/B Light Blue/Red ; C/D Red/Green Vinyl) Deathwish, Inc. (Bone/Orange Mix Vinyl) Revolver USA/Midheaven (Clear/Green Vinyl) Tee Pee Records (Rainbow Splatter) Tracklist: 1. Sanctuary [11:13] 2. The Falling Veil [11:12] 3. Staving Off Truth [10:18] 4. Blind [13:23] 5. Sonntag [8:39] 6. Thousand Hands [9:36] Band members and friends Nick DiSalvo, Jack Donovan and Matt Couto already dismissed any last remains of stoner metal stereotypes on "Lore" (2015). Their current album, which was written following the long and acclaimed Lore tour in moments ofintense creativity, is a journey into prog rock and psychedelic worlds. Six monumental songs, huge in sound, each of them their own cosmic expedition. What begins as driving mid-tempo rock filled with heavy guitar riffs repeatedly erupts into melodic tangents and clever variations. The high demands that DiSalvo places on his own songwriting seem to become more unfettered from minute to minute – as does the pleasure of listening to him. Guest musicians Michael Samos and Mike Risberg have added additional guitars, pedal steel and keyboards to the trio, making Elder’s sound more voluminous than ever, and the influences found here range from 70s prog dinosaurs such as Yes, King Crimson or Pink Floyd to their kindred spirits in the European psychedelic and space rock scenes. And it is of course a cliché, but Elder bring their own organism to life from all these influences. Elder already strike out on their chosen path on the album opener “Sanctuary”. What begins as a trademark stoner song turns on its own axis several times at minute four, morphing into lyrical polyphonic pickings and using a Mellotron to sweet-talk its way to an unfathomable and brutal finale. “The Falling Veil” moves between Thin Lizzy with palpitations and undulating progressive riffs. Those who think of Kyuss during “Staving off Truth” won’t be able to hold that thought the entire 11 minutes of the song. And as hymn-like as the riffs can be, the band never settles down to one part for longer than two minutes. But at the same time, the songs never lose their coherence, because all parts are logically woven into one another. And it could be that “Sonntag”, a detour into the Krautrock motorik functions of Neu!, most clearly shows the limitless cosmic ambitions of Elder. Elder will be taking Reflections of a Floating World live to European fans in July and August 2017, followed by a USA tour in the fall. The East Coast trio will be a quartet for the first time ever on these tours with the addition of Mike Risberg on second guitar and keyboards. Anybody who has already seen Elder live know that they shouldn’t miss the opportunity to see them on this tour! It’s time to get euphoric. With Elder’s fourth full-length album, an epic piece of rock music will be released unto the world. And we think that’s a reason to celebrate... Edited May 12, 2017 by mcpherson123 fizio59, mootloot and jack8urt0n 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 Here's a nice video of one the new songs being performed live last year: I imagine its probably changed a bit by the time they began recording last December. I'm sure there are about 2 to 3 more contiguous guitar tracks dubbed in that no one man could ever perform live. They posted a few months back that they added another guitarist for live performance. Mike Risberg from Nick's side project Gold & Silver will be joining them. I heard they played a few shows with him at the end of last year but I haven't seen any footage on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mootloot Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Yes! Love these guys!!! the Armageddon Lore sunburst varient came out great! Looking forward to this. mcpherson123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I'm glad Armageddon is putting this out. I have good experiences with them, even when there was a problem with a record I bought from them. Looking forward to another solid outing from Elder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I'll be down for this for sure. Gippej 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morfiend Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Saw these guys at Psycho Fest last year and they were awesome. I'd never given them a proper listen until then. Now I'm hooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkyburk Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 All about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2notepockets Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Oh yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitterhappier Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 yes Yes YES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gippej Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 On 3/27/2017 at 8:17 AM, Metal Mike said: I'll be down for this for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Updated first post with cover art and 2xLP format confirmation. I was almost expecting the track lengths this time out might push it to a 3xLP. But nope. 2xLP it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Presale May 1st. New track May 5th. Coast, 2notepockets, Metal Mike and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHerbalLife Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 This is deemed to be good. A bit hesitant about what the teaser revealed so far though. Slightly too post-rockish sounding to mine ears. Metal Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 That's how I felt about a lot of passages on Lore but I've since come to terms with it and found that I rather enjoy those parts now. I was very stuck in the dingy, dark 70's proto-metal/classic Rock mindset that Dead Roots Stirring had going for it and didn't like that Elder were moving toward more 2000's sounding post Rock with Lore but according to a new interview, the interviewer assesses ROAFW as having a more 70's vibe. I don't know. I guess we'll see/hear. We get a new track on the 5th. I hope its awesome. Here's the new interview: http://outlawsofthesun.blogspot.de/2017/04/an-interview-with-nick-disalvo-from.html?m=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2notepockets Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 anyone know what time this goes live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2notepockets Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Pre order is up on stickman. Ordered on sea foam green. fizio59 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Updated first post. European pre-order on Seafoam Green vinyl. Apparently the US pre-order will also be on colored vinyl. No word on if its the same color as the Stickman version. https://www.stickman-records.com/shop/elder-reflections-of-a-floating-world/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizio59 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) The artwork of this thing looks stunning! The package seems to be the same as Lore, single external sleeve + printed inners, amazing. No CD this time but a nice lyric sheet. Edited May 1, 2017 by fizio59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Hurry it up already.. I needs some new Elder in my life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Armageddon doesn't seem to really have it together. Their "label" page has been under construction for its entire life. There's never been content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoshotthefrog Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 This is the link I've been checking all day to buy the album. Not up yet. http://www.armageddonshop.com/search.php?artist=ELDER mcpherson123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, whoshotthefrog said: This is the link I've been checking all day to buy the album. Not up yet. http://www.armageddonshop.com/search.php?artist=ELDER Same. I've also checked Deathwish, Inc. because they did pre-orders for Lore but I haven't seen any info about them participating in a pre-order this time around. Since I started this thread I'll take the opportunity to ham up and express that I'm completely disappointed that this pressing is colored. I was thoroughly expecting black for the first run as it was with Lore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Yeah that Armageddon site is shit. Not crazy about the seafoam Greem colour choice. Would've liked a clear to go along w/ my clear Lore, which sounds amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) I was just thinking clear would have been cool. But like real ultra clear. Not the milky kind. Edited May 1, 2017 by mcpherson123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mootloot Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 clear rainbow mix splatter (Band) clear / green (Revolver USA/Midheaven) bone / orange (Deathwish Inc.) record A light blue / red, record B red / green (Armageddon Shop) Gippej 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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