Really, what else were Brooklyn feelgood heavy rockers The Golden Grass going to call their second record but Coming Back Again? There was about zero chance any other title would cut the mustard. The trio will release the album, which is the follow-up to their 2014 self-titled debut (review here), as their first outing for Listenable Records, and to support it they’ll head back to Europe to play Freak Valley 2016 and more besides.

That’s not much of a surprise, but what is is the sound of the album itself, which has a decidedly more progressive stance than did its predecessor. These guys have had a keen eye on their style and approach the whole time, so it makes sense that they’d purposefully push themselves forward creatively, but the real kicker is they manage to pull off classically proggy turns without losing at air of optimism that made the debut such a joy. More to come.

Til then, art and info from the PR wire:

THE GOLDEN GRASS: Brooklyn, New York-Based Psychedelic Rock Trio To Release Coming Back Again Full-Length This Spring Via Listenable Records; Artwork + Track Listing Revealed

Listenable Records is proud to release the stunning new sophomore full-length, Coming Back Again, from Brooklyn, New York-based psychedelic rock trio THE GOLDEN GRASS this April. A truly serpentine journey where the epic glory and might of ’70s psychedelia, the sun-drenched warmth of Laurel Canyon’s golden country/folk era and sheer blues-based Southern rock boogie give way to exploratory landscapes, lysergic prog arrangements and a swinging jazz touch, the six-track follow-up to the band’s 2014 self-titled Svart Records debut, was tracked by Jeff Berner at Galuminum Foil Productions.

“Our new album is definitely the most adventurous and sonically exploratory music we’ve ever made,” comments the band of Coming Back Again. “At the same time, it is our most melodic and vocally/lyrically focused as well. The overall feel is like an upbeat psychedelic heavy rock ‘n’ roll journey, with dense progressive arrangements that really transport the listener through all of the sonic dimensions of THE GOLDEN GRASS universe. It’s quite a fun record; it really swings. We’re super proud of how it was produced and the flow of the album is a real trip. Most importantly, the energy within the group really explodes from the speakers. As far as the progression of the group since we formed, this record is the perfect statement of where we are right now, and we couldn’t be happier to share that joy with our listeners! Keep on grassin’…”

Coming Back Again Track Listing:
1. Get It Together
2. Reflections In The Glass
3. Shadow Traveler
4. Hazy Daybreak
5. Down The Line
6. See It Through

Influenced by the likes of such American rock legends as The James Gang, The Allman Brothers and Grand Funk Rainroad, the soulful British psych/mod of The Move, The Pretty Things and The Action, and the heavy umph of Budgie, Blue Cheer and Blackfoot, THE GOLDEN GRASS synthesizes their influences into a seamless, memorable, and high-energy performance that screams from the past but is a welcome and much needed presence in the now.

In support of their forthcoming new album, THE GOLDEN GRASS will embark on their third European tour this coming May which already includes an appearance at the legendary Freak Valley Festival.

Coming Back Again will be available on CD, limited edition colored vinyl and digitally on April 15th in North America and April 22nd in Europe with preorders, track teasers and tour dates to be unveiled in the weeks to come.

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The Golden Grass, Live at Capitol Theatre, NY, July 25, 2015

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