Consolidated Electric is an Oakland-based psychedelic rock collective, mainly consisting of Lewis Ames (vocals/guitar), Albert Wollmer (vocals/keys), Cyrus McGuire (bass) and Ian Sutherland (drums). The rock group is releasing their latest album entitled Ohm.
On this record, the band has launched a sound filled with orchestra flourishes with undulating strings, the flowy air of wind instruments and driven guitars, bass lines and drums. They have established a fully realized sound filled with energy and up-keyed vocals. Packed with big flourishes, the band certainly knows how to jam. They play to their hearts’ content and more. This is a band driven by enthusiasm. Ohm opens up with “All Joys Of Long Hair,” where a smattering of drums and jazzy guitars induces a wall of sound. The cadence of wind instruments also traces the track. The beat is jaunty and lively. A sunny and catchy sound coalesces. Exotic orchestrations add a bit of range to this song. The track flows very well. The cadences are energized and amped. Following is “Certain Kind of Blue,” where a bluesy vibe is elicited toward the start of this song. The bluesy rhythms on the bass lines pulsate on this track. The vocals are filled with the nit and grit blues. A gnarly sound closes in. The vocals soar with emotional power. A soothing lounge vibe could be detected. The guitars reverberate with a whole lot of range. A catchy and sunny cadence starts off “Little Birds.” A retro-inspired sound arrives that harkens to a Beatle-esque vibe. The tune has a vibrant jazz-infused cadence. The harpsichord adds in a striking pulse. The feel is smooth and is a cool blend with a lounge appeal. The sound of flutes traces this song. The vocal harmonies are sung in a perfect pitch. On the closer “Fake Band,” an adamant drumming beat starts off this track. The energy is up-keyed. The vocals are sung with gusto and verve. The vibe is spirited. The song contains an upbeat and catchy tone. The tune is vibrant and colorful. A wall of distorted guitars sounds off on this track. A guitar solo blazes toward the two-minute hold. Shooting blips and flares add a spacey soundtrack to the overall song. Backed with a full band vibe, orchestras, wash of strings and stirring sounds of wind instruments clutter and flutter in this great production. The sound is full-on and you get enthused vocals and instrumentals that elicit a powerful sound. Altogether a force to be reckoned with, Consolidated Electric is like a bolt of lightning. The music is filled with wild energy with performances that pursue the realms of psychedelic and baroque pop. With a full ensemble vibe, Consolidated Electric is a collective of musicians who certainly know how to rock out. With many a passionate jam-session, they roll out all the punches with these amped performances. There is no holding back on these show-stopping songs.
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