El Supremo to Release Acid Universe Feb. 24; Title-Track Posted
In 2022, I learned, or at least re-confirmed, that among the great many things for which I’m a sucker is the 11-minute single. Good to know. The new album from El Supremo follows the band’s signing to Argonauta Records last year after releasing Clarity Through Distortion (review here) in 2019. I know the four years between 2019-2023 doesn’t seem like much, but consider that record was the band’s first outing since 2008 and mostly made as a solo-project from Chad Heille (also ex-Egypt), and the prospect of a sophomore full-length piques interest since no matter what it’s doing, it’s bound to be exploring new ground for the band, if only (and likely not only) because they’re actually a band now, and sludgier-rockin’ heads might note that Neal Stein is also an Egypt alum.
What to expect? Heavy groove, if the title-track is anything to go by. It’s a not-insubstantial glimpse at the record, which only runs five tracks, and as the closer, it’s got an exploratory feel that makes it easy to dig as well as sonically hypnotic. Have fun, I guess is what I’m saying. Also I’m looking forward to more. Also, is the cover art AI? I kind of like that I’m not sure.
From the PR wire:
US Instrumental Psych Rockers EL SUPREMO reveal full album details; first single streaming now
Fargo (ND) US-based Psychedelic Rockers EL SUPREMO reveal full details of their highly anticipated new album “Acid Universe”, to be released by ARGONAUTA Records on February 24th.
After their critically acclaimed full length “Clarity Through Distortion” (2019), the band continued with its strong line-up featuring Chad Heille on drums, Neal Stein on guitar, Chris Gould on organ/keys and Cameron Dewald on bass.
El Supremo was originally formed as a one-man project with Chad Heille playing all the instruments and handling recording/production. A self-titled full-length demo was released in 2008, with Tom Canning and Neal Stein contributing guitar solos to the recording.
Chad and Neal went on to play in the band EGYPT from 2012 to 2018. During that time, Egypt released three full-length records, a split LP, made numerous compilation appearances, reissued their first demo and toured 16 different countries playing several notable festivals.
After Egypt split, it was decided to revive the El Supremo name, whose sound today ranges from psychedelic and melodic to heavy and doomy. Influences are rooted in classic rock, stoner rock, blues, and old-school metal.
“Acid Universe” will be released on February 24 by Argonauta Records on VINYL and DIGITAL editions. Watch out for more news to follow in the not so distant future.
TRACKLIST:
Crowley Magick
The Ghost Of…
261 To Lisbon
White Hot Fever Dream
Acid Universe
El Supremo:
Chad Heille: drums
Neal Stein: guitar
Chris Gould: organ/keys
Cameron Dewald: bass
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This will easily be in the top ten albums of the year. At least for me. “Buy the ticket. take the ride.”