“How important is the idea of the song to Wooden Shjips? Not at all, judging from the last track on their third album. Initially, it seems “Rising” is just more fuzzed guitars and narcotised vocals. Then it becomes apparent the percussion is backward: neat trick. Oh, and the voice is backward. In fact, “Rising” appears to be a whole song with the tape played in reverse. Nevertheless, there's a pleasing vigour to these psychedelic journeys: “Lazy Bones” and “Looking Out” marry the propulsion of garage-band R&B to trebly, brittle, acid-fried psychedelic guitar, and Ripley Johnson's lead lines are unfailingly inventive, making the songs take flight. It's the unrelenting power of the two-chord drones, though, that is the real draw here, bass and drums throbbing hard enough to add a real heartbeat to songs that might otherwise seem insubstantial enough to melt away. It's enervating, sunbaked and, for all that, rather thrilling.” (The Guardian)
"The album is upbeat, entrancing, and lays down a positive vibe that will likely put a smile on your face. This album is such a pleasant, burbling listen as it meanders and expands through your aural senses. The songs are long and droning, and they will draw you in! Despite these plusses, it’s not easy listening. For those who prefer their psych in short, neat slices, look elsewhere. These are songs you need to spend time with, inhabiting the sonic spaces carved out by this talented group." (Echoes And Dust)
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