Gone Cosmic is a heavy psych, progressive,
bluesy quartet from Calgary, Alberta. Their sophomore opus, Send for a Warning, the Future’s Calling,
will be unveiled on September 2nd via Grand Hand Records. It’s their
follow-up to Sideways in Time which
was released in 2019 through Kozmik Artifactz. The band consists of Abbie
Thurgood on vocals, Devin “Darty” Purdy on guitar, Brett Whittingham on bass,
and Marcello Castronuovo on drums.
Send
for a Warning explores themes of heartache, loss, grief, and navigating
through these tumultuous times we live in. This new album offers a 40-minute
escape from the pandemic and all forms of isolation, bringing uplifting and
positive messages to listeners. From the opener, “Crimson Hand”, Thurgood’s
soulful vocals set the tone of this wonderful collection of songs. She reminds
me of Linda Perry, ex-4 Non Blondes, at times. It’s got a catchy riff and a
drum sound reminiscent of Our Lady Peace’s. “For Sabotage” is a gem of a song
with its infectious rhythm, lyrics of positive reinforcement, and Thurgood’s
vocals are on full display here. The drumming is exquisite and the guitar is
sublime on “Envy Thrives” and the whole mood of the song instantly evokes
images of a hot night. One of the most immersive tracks on the record. “Causeway”
is a definite highlight, and man, can Abbie Thurgood sing! She’s a singer and a
half. “The Wrong Side of Righteous” is another stellar track, followed by the
slower tempo of “Endless”, which is heavy on the psych, all the way to the
bass-heavy “To Refuse Compromise.” “Taste for Tragic” is another bass-driven, galloping
tune that takes the listener in a different direction once more. It’s one of
the pleasures of this album—no two tracks are alike. It leads us to the final
song and title track, “The Future’s Calling”, which closes out the record with a
spoken word/social commentary.
Gone Cosmic delivers a terrific
and very diverse concept album of sorts with Send for a Warning, the Future’s Calling. It’s full of heavy rock, psychedelia
and a cool throwback to ‘90s alternative rock. The band plays together like a well-oiled
unit led by a phenomenal singer in the form of Abbie Thurgood. Their ability to
craft lyrics that are timely and music that hits on a deeper level will leave
its mark on listeners. Don’t hesitate to give Gone Cosmic’s world-view a spin,
it’s a breath of fresh air.
Gone Cosmic on Bandcamp: https://gonecosmic.bandcamp.com/
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