Release Date: September
27, 2019
Label: Blues Funeral Recordings
Premiering their debut
full-length album The Space Between Worlds, Howling Giant proves they have exactly what it
takes to go toe-to-toe with some of Rock N’ Roll’s or better yet, Metal’s
biggest contenders like Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, or even Megadeath. Before
even reading what the album concept is, you can tell there is a theme that runs
through; as though someone is on a journey for victory.
As you
travel through the tracklist, “Ghosts In The Well” is a nice switch-up on the
record giving the song a more acoustic vibe, even if it is only temporary. The
band does a wonderful job conveying the message of a 9-track journey that
almost seems like a video game with some of the track titles. This album is not
for the faint of heart, however. It is most certainly is for the veteran Metal
lovers because of its heavy tones of vocals and drums.
The idea
of a concept album is great for their first full-length feature. A lot of newer
Rock bands have more of a Pop-friendly vibe to them to show themselves as
radio-friendly, and like something, the labels (especially the larger labels)
can market to the masses. This band revitalizes the
fresh-out-of-the-garage-band style that has been largely missed due to the
implementation of machines and quick fixes.
I have
little doubt that there wasn’t some technical editing going through the record,
as is with most other albums and genres today but, the record flows through the
ears like the adventure it tries to display through their sound.
Like me,
if you have never heard of Howling Giant, you would probably be interested
right of the bat because of their name. Though I am not the biggest Rock or
Metal fan of the world, I appreciate real Rock N’ Roll when I hear it. The
album is great if you are looking for inspiration with any type of music. If
you are trying to solve the latest bad day of your week, or you just need to
find an outlet to get oneself through the journey of the day, this record is
most definitely for you. Should you not be able to handle the heaviness and
emboldening sound of The Space Between Worlds, I suggest you either wake up, or head elsewhere to
find what you might deem as “good music."
Gregg
Keniston-MuzikMan.net Staff
September 21, 2019
Tracks:
1. Comet Rider
2. Nomad
3. Ghosts in The Wall
4. The River Guide
5. Ice Castle
6. Cybermancer and The Doomsday Express
7. Everlight
8. The Orb
9. Stone Giant
Tracks:
1. Comet Rider
2. Nomad
3. Ghosts in The Wall
4. The River Guide
5. Ice Castle
6. Cybermancer and The Doomsday Express
7. Everlight
8. The Orb
9. Stone Giant