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Grails – Acid Rain

by Ozgur Okter on May.26, 2009, under Reviews

Since the first time I saw Grails, opening for Neurosis, I’ve been smitten. It could easily be said that I celebrate their entire catalog. Over the years, the band has engaged in a fair deal of label hopping, with releases on Neurot, Important, Southern (Latitudes Series), and most recently Temporary Residence.  Acid Rain serves as a nice retrospective of their career, including highlights from their hazy 2004 tour of Europe, CMJ performance in 2006 and a full NYC set from 2007.

Grails - Acid Rain

Queue spooky sounds

 The real highlight though are the six original videos, edited by drummer extraordinaire Emil Amos. Basically a cross of 70’s cult cinema and cosmic imagery, these moving images provide the perfect accompaniment to Grails spacey sounds. I don’t know when Mr. Amos had the time to put this together, as the man is constantly involving himself in various duties. When not manning the drums for Grails, he’s behind the kit alongside Al Cisneros in ritual drone outfit Om. And since that’s not enough to keep a person busy, Emil also records solo projects under the moniker Holy Sons. Not a dud among all his works. 

But enough with the idol worship.  Medicate, check out the teaser below, and feed your brain Grails.


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