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Suntan by Suntan
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3 tracks | 26 minutes
Released Oct 2003
on Kimchee Records
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Neo-psychedelic space rock featuring vibrant, pulsating guitar epics with droning electronic accents.
Editorial review
Suntan's promising debut consciously evokes the neo-psychedelic space rock renaissance of the early '90s, constructing vibrant, pulsating guitar epics complete with droning electronic accents that recall bands like Spectrum and Jessamine. Despite comprising just three songs, the EP clocks in at a collective 26 minutes, over which the band reveals a solid grasp of scope and depth -- the songs earn their epic length by accruing scale as they expand, amassing colorful new layers of sonic sheen. Most importantly, the bombast is supported by actual songs -- the centerpiece "Bag It Up" in particular boasts a memorably laconic melody that could stand on its own, regardless of six-string pyrotechnics. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Every now and then a band goes on a search for the psychedelic grail, a cup whose first sips in the '60s created music to mirror the era's youthful tendency toward drug-assisted mind exploration. Boston's 4-member SUNTAN is within arm's reach of the chalice on their self-titled debut EP. No, their additions to the psy-corpus are not created in a vacuum. Fluid organ and synth runs make reference to the sweet melancholy of Rain Parade, while the band's minimalist guitar drones lead directly back to the space perambulations of Spacemen 3. And those dualing guitar workouts are surely reminiscent of Television or Crazy Horse. SUNTAN's personal stamp lies in their shimmering, indelible melodies. And thanks to an expert hand in the sound-layering department, their songs grow in intensity to something almost grandiose. The sonic stretch of these three musical odysseys is abetted by the disc's 26 minute length, making this EP a ride of some substance.
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