Progressing towards an explosive arena-rock hook, the beating heart of Submersion is its sense of story and artistic expression – traits that always ring loud with Waking Stone. However, in this case we seem to have reached a performative crescendo, a kind of Pink Floyd-influenced realm of pure musicality and poetic contemplation united.
Psych-Folk
An established indie creative, supporting the release of this latest album with a biographical e-book entitled Metaphysical Sherpa: Misunderstood Mystic, Meditative Animal brings a sound that’s somewhere between the likes of Bob Dylan, Rusted Root, and The Rolling Stones. But ultimately, it’s a style that’s quick to become a thing of its own.
Familiarity and the outright unexpected walk hand in hand as the music evolves and explores its own sentiments.
This underlying sense of joy & possibility goes from strength to strength. There are plenty of minutes of hypnotic rhythm, as well as freely meandering riffs that carry the story line as if you & it are one & the same; on the back of a surf board, riding the wave.
An undeniably unique album. A defiantly special project that fans of stories, folk music, and alternative artistry alike will enjoy embracing.