Here it is, in these dark times, the first single Astral Traveller, from the upcoming self titled Smokemaster album, out on Tonzonen Records on April 24, 2020. Get uplifted in isolation! The musical spectrum from German psychedelic rockers Smokemaster ranges from slow and spherical parts that are reminiscent of Pink Floyd to colourful jam parts that remind you of The Doors or Colour Haze.
Astral Traveller, is a 60s or 70s heavy psychedelic song that is moving forward constantly before guitarist Jay starts with a solo that sends you to a far away universe - or to another dimension.
Smokemaster - Astral Traveller (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1asU0S6qhU&feature=youtu.be
The self-titled debut album starts with gentle tones. The first track Solar Flares starts quite slowly and takes the listener on a musical journey. However, this dream-like journey abruptly ends when they speed up with their song Trippin' Blues which is a blues-rock song. This is the first time on the album that singer Björn Bear presents his warm voice.
Ear Of The Universe is the third and longest song on the album. It's about ten minutes long and as intense as Trippin' Blues. It starts as a mid-tempo krautrock number, however this changes and the song evolves from colourful jam parts to an epic kind of post rock song. Sunrise In The Canyon, a song that might remind you of Tarantino's Wild West movies.
On Astronaut Of Love the band dives into real stoner rock, starting with a fuzzy bass riff which is later supported by heavy guitar. It is the last time on this album you will hear Björnsen Bear's warm voice. The song ends with an epic and massive organ.