Triptych (Part One) by Harvestman
Tripping druids
As Harvestman, Steve Von Till (he of Doom Metallers Neurosis) explores a less harrowing side to his dark and sparse guitar workouts by incorporating more experimental electronic elements (loops and filters) into his armoury. And while all seven tracks are instrumental, Give Your Heart To The Hawk triggers fond memories of early Mogwai with its sampled vocal narrative.
Triptych is the first part in a triple album to be released this year (with each landing on three of 2024's full moons: April 23rd's Pink Moon, July 21st's Buck Moon and October 17th's Hunter Moon) and addresses Von Till's fascination with megaliths, ruins and ancient sites across Europe.
Tatoo artist Henry Hablak has provided fine artwork.