Addenda Records

Since emerging from the sonic destruction left by the no-wave punk bulldozer Trenchmouth in the late 90s, the Eternals have made a point of disillusioning music purists everywhere. Their fourth full length, Approaching The Energy Field, channels Sun Ra’s spiritual jazz built with a solid backbone of P-Funk. But it’s also much more than that. At times it soothes, at other times it’s a wake up call. The production shines brighter than ever before: carefully crafted loops mixed with jagged analog synth waves and driving bass lines. Damon Locks mesmerizes with his trademarked eerie falsetto and conscious sing-speech, Wayne Montana captivates you with synth / bass / guitar / drum machine wizardry, Tim Mulvenna adds a dash of post jazz percussion here and there, and guest players and vocalists sprinkle in their magic at key moments. This is by far the most out-there voyage the Eternals have taken to date, yet their sound is concise as it frees your mind in Rawar style. No mood, no thought, no feeling is held back. If you can overcome your inhibitions and allow it to soak, Approaching The Energy Field will not disappoint.