Norwegian psych-rock quintet Full Earth (feat. members of Motorpsycho) released debut album »Cloud Sculptors«, out now on Stickman Records!
Oslo, Norway based experimental rock outfit Full Earth has just released their debut album »Cloud Sculptors« on March 15th, 2024 via Stickman Records.
Tracklist:
01. Full Earth Pt I – Emanation
02. Cloud Sculptors
03. Weltgeist
04. The Collective Unconscious
05. Echo Tears
06. Full Earth Pt II – Disintegration
Courtesy of All Noir PR:
“Wow – this is a banger. Full Earth are in a league of their own, and they demand your attention!” — Two Guys Metal Reviews
“A must have from Scandinavia!” — Betreutes Proggen
“It is rare that a debut album comes with such a sense of mastery, and »Cloud Sculptors« has purpose to match. The potential here is vast, and it’s difficult not to think of what Full Earth might accomplish in the future based on their achievements here!” — The Obelisk
»Cloud Sculptors«, the debut album of experimental Oslo based rock-quintet Full Earth, is out March 15th on Stickman Records! Available on double clear LP (including download) and CD, you can order your album copy at stickman-records.com
Full Earth is the latest psychedelic wunderkind from the far north. Headed by and centered around composer and drummer Ingvald Vassbø (best known for his stellar drumming in Kanaan, now also playing with Motorpsycho), the ambitious new band is rounded out by Kanaan bandmates Ask Vatn Strøm and Eskild Myrvoll, as well as bassist Simen Wie and organist/synthesist Øystein Aadland.
In support of »Cloud Sculptors«, Full Earth has announced an extensive European tour to kick off in April, find all upcoming live dates listed below!
Stream the album HERE!
Photo by Thea Grant
Full Earth creates entrancing organ and synth-laden soundscapes anchored by tight rhythmic grooves. As arpeggiated keys pass and interlock with one another, a compelling and hypnotic picture reveals itself to the listener gradually. With a deep connection and love for minimalist music, heavy stoner rock ala Sleep, High On Fire and Elder and the electronic avant-garde, the Full Earth- sphere circles in on fuzzed out riffs, sonic experimentalism and noise music. Broadly speaking, Full Earth is equal parts heavy progressive rock and experimental music. »Cloud Sculptors« is a monumental album running 80+ minutes in which the band explores every facet of their musical interests: massive riffs, intricate and driving rhythms, swirling organs and ambient passages.
Says Ingvald Vassbø: “A few years ago, I was totally in love with the early and cosmic synth-works of Daniel Lopatin, and listened to it almost every night before going to sleep. It was a really fun process to let myself be inspired by that music, make some kind of echo-jam in that vein and record it together with Øystein in our rehearsal space. We got really inspired, and I really feel that we managed to utilize our instruments, my Terry Riley-organ, Øystein’s Farfisa and our tape-echo to their full extent.”
»Cloud Sculptors« will be released March 15th on double clear LP (including download) and on CD via Stickman Records, pre-order your album copy now HERE!
All music composed by Ingvald Vassbø.
»Cloud Sculptors« features Henriette Eilertsen on flute.
The album was recorded by Dag Erik Johansen in Athletic Studio, Halden. Weltgeist and Echo Tears was recorded by Ingvald and Øystein as well as additional overdubs by Eskild, Ask and Ingvald at Christian Krohgs gate 2, Oslo.
Mastered by Christian Obermayer at Strype Audio.
Artwork by Sunniva Hårstad.
Album Line-Up:
Øystein Aadland – Farfisa Organ, Yamaha YC30 Organ, Mellotron, Synthesizer
Ask Vatn Strøm – Guitars
Simen Wie – Electric Bass, Additional Guitar
Eskild Myrvoll – Additional Guitar, Korg MS-20 Synthesizer, Noise
Ingvald Vassbø – Drums, Yamaha YC30 Organ
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well