Musings: Titanosaur - Echoes

Titanosaur, Geoff Saavedra’s one-man army band, returns to planet Earth on September 29^th with a crop of 10 songs that will have listeners headbanging the night away. Echoes is Titanosaur’s third LP and he shows no sign of slowing down. Hudson, New York’s prolific multi-talented musician has an instantly recognizable sound, which is no small feat in an era where an ocean of bands and music acts roll out new offerings every Friday.

Echoes opens with the foreboding gothic-tinged “Bring Down the Sun”, a song that sinks its hooks in you and pulls you in for the duration. A stellar track and a highlight of the LP. “Free Your Mind”, a song about clearing one’s head, is a doomier, slower cut that I really dig. The latest single, “The Ghosts Are Calling”, has a fuller drum sound that benefits the song and features a superb guitar solo. “Firestarter”, a fiery track about pyromania follows, and it’s jam-packed with cool riffs. “I’m Still Here” was the LP’s first single and a strong statement from the man himself. An introspective tune that most of us who’ve faced life-changing challenges can relate to one way or another. “The World Is on Fire”, another terrific single, comments on the state of the world of the past couple of decades. Nest up, yet another single, the catchy “What’s Your Pleasure”, this one’ll have you bobbing your head with its cool heavy riff. “So Strange” is a poetic song with a different vibe that I instantly liked. “Dissolve” is loaded with heaviness with its chugging guitar and features another excellent guitar solo as an added bonus. The final track, “In the Echoes”, is all-out metal that’s thicker than molasses with a pounding bassline. Love the flurry of guitars in that one.

Titanosaur is here to stay. Saavedra has already triumphed many times in the face of adversity on a personal level and I’m sure he’ll continue to do so. With his alter-ego Titanosaur by his side who consistently delivers powerful tunes, there’s no stopping him. Echoes elevates this one-man band’s stock to a higher level. Titanosaur is quickly becoming a staple of sludge metal much like AC/DC and Motorhead are predominant purveyors of hard rock. From the distinctive guitar tone to the tough gruff vocals, Echoes is an album with a rich soundscape. If you enjoy your metal thick and thunderous, then take Echoes for a spin, you’re in for a mammoth of a good time.

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