Hooveriii

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Permanent

LP $24.50

09/28/2018

PERM 057

MP3 $7.99

09/14/2018 647603402468

PERM 057

FLAC $8.99

09/14/2018 647603402468

PERM 057

***Never before has a debut album so seamlessly mixed all the best subgenres of 60 years of rock into such a fantastic crystalline stalactite. If the sounds contained within these grooves could be distilled down to something edible, even the smallest dose would be lethal. Recorded under the influence of Hawkwind, Amon Düül II, Black Sabbath and NEU! HOOVERIII is BERT HOOVER from MIND MELD and JESUS SONS on vocals and guitar, GABE FLORES from BABYLON on guitar, KAZ MIRBLOUK of NUMB.ER on bass, SHAUGHNESSY of Jesus Sons and TRIPTIDES on drums, and JAIQ STYNE of various LA bands on synth.

“For those unfamiliar with Hooveriii, the vibe is that of a driving, psychedelic space rock band, with enough shred-laden, dual-guitar work to impress the heads and more hooks than a Peter Pan (pirate?) convention. This batch of songs blends sweetness and crunch better than your favorite breakfast cereal and the effect lasts longer too. One listen and you’ll have these melodic riffs and caloric choruses buried in your mind grapes so deep you’ll need to have them surgically extracted. If you enjoyed the songs Bert wrote for Mind Meld, you won’t be disappointed by the penmanship Hoover has brought to the table here and there’s even more sonic layers to sink your canines into. It’s not surprising that this version of the band has stuck longer than any other and they’ve already shared stages with Fuzz, ORB, and more. Soon enough, you’ll be seeing them at the top of the bill, blowing the minds of everyone within earshot.”—Lance Barresi (Permanent Records)