Black Space Riders Set July 27 Release Date for Amoretum Vol. 2
Reliably unpredictable German progressive heavy rockers Black Space Riders have set a July issue date for the second installment of the apparently two (you know, so far) part series of Amoretum full-lengths. The first, Amoretum Vol. 1 (review here), landed on Jan. 26, so it’s fitting that Amoretum Vol. 2 should come precisely six months later. Always equal parts adventurous in their craft and structured in their output, Black Space Riders rarely seem more comfortable than when they’re reaching outside the comforts of genre confines, and if you heard the first volume of Amoretum, you already know they’re pushing further out than ever before.
I did a track premiere for Amoretum Vol. 1 and have put in a request to do one for Vol. 2 as well because I believe in what this band is doing, in all its go-anywhere-anytime outside-the-boxness. Album art and details came down the PR wire:
BLACK SPACE RIDERS Announce July Release of Amoretum Vol. 2
What, already?
Fresh on the heels of the January 2018 release of Amoretum Vol. 1, German Riffonauts BLACK SPACE RIDERS are set to return with its follow-up, Amoretum Vol. 2.
The songs on Amoretum Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 were all written over a three-month period, and subsequently recorded and produced in a single rush of creativity. The band decided to release the more than two hours of music that came from their mid-2017 writing session in two different parts. As BLACK SPACE RIDERS’ 6th album, Amoretum Vol. 2 is a continuation – a second book – but it also exists as a completely autonomous work.
Is Vol. 2 the rebellious older sister of Vol. 1, or the young, untamed brother? Maybe …
Amoretum Vol. 2 explores the tension between darkness (fear, hate, rejection) and light (empathy, love, acceptance). The albums were titled Amoretum – a blend of “Amor” (or Cupid, as translated from German) and “Arboretum” – as a symbolic reference to the sanctuary of nature and love. While this concept applies to both albums, Vol. 2 is a storm raging through the Garden of Love!
A wild, 14-track ride awaits. Hard, fast heavy rockers morph into new wave indie sounds and even postpunk loses its “post.” Psychedelic triphop meets dub reggae roots and then ends in a loud rush of psychedelic riffs.
Sonically, Vol. 2 delivers a massive, atmospheric, hypnotic, sometimes raw and sometimes tender sound. This, with all the joy of experimentation, is held together by a band that never wants to stop. With all the movement and all the detours, Vol. 2 still manages to sound like one coherent entity. The common thread is in the sound, groove, melody and atmosphere that permeates everything and leads you through this epic journey.
BLACK SPACE RIDERS will release Amoretum Vol. 2 July 27 on double vinyl (w/ CD), digisleeve CD and digital formats.
Amoretum Vol. 2 Tracklist:
Chapter Three:
Before My Eyes
Lovelovelovelovelovelovelovelove Love (Break the Pattern Of Fear)
Walls Away
Slaínte (Salud, Dinero, Amor)
Assimilating Love
Chapter Four:
In Our Garden
Leaves of Life (Falling Down)
Body Move
Chapter Five:
Take Me to The Stars
Ch Ch Ch Ch Pt. I (The Ugly Corruptor)
Ch Ch Ch Ch Pt. II (Living In My Dream)
Chapter Six:
Chain Reaction
No Way
The Wait Is Never Over
BLACK SPACE RIDERS are:
JE: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Organ, Piano, Electronics
SEB: Lead vocals, Keyboards, Electronics
C.RIP: Drums, Percussion, Didgeridoo
SLI: Guitars
MEI: Bass Guitar
upcoming BLACK SPACE RIDERS Shows :
29.06.2018 Osnabrück – Bastard Club
30.08.2018 Köln – MTC
31.08.2018 Giessen – Jokus
01.09.2018 Jena – Kulturbahnhof
08.09.2018 Münster – Sputnikhalle
01.11.2018 Mannheim – 7er Club
02.11.2018 Wien – Das Bach
03.11.2018 Hösacker – Blackout
16.11.2018 Dortmund – Piano (w\ Samsara Blues Experiment)
17.11.2018 Lingen – Alter Schlachthof
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