3rd Ear Experience-Stones Of A Feather (2016)

3rd Ear Experience is considered one of the most creative bands of the 21st century within experimental, psychedelic, and space rock. Led by guitarist Robbi Robb and keyboardist Amritakripa, the band's permanent members, their base of operations is located in the heart of the Joshua Tree Desert in the United States, a magical place where some of the members and collaborators of this excellent group reside. Their improvisational style departs from formal musical arrangements, delving into unpredictable rhythms, bold improvisations, and dynamic beats within the realm of space rock and psychedelic music. They began their journey in 2012 with the release of their debut album, "Peacock Black", and several years later came the album we're discussing here, "Stones of a Feather", the band's fourth chronologically. On this album, the duo is joined by Alan Swanson (keyboards) and Dug Pinnick (bass). In addition, half a dozen collaborating musicians also participated, including Chris Unck, Joshua Adams, Bobby Furgo, Craig Else, Steve Howells, John Whoolilurie, Kyle Hanson, John Smolinski, Richard Stuverud, Roger Arnold, and Damian Lester. "Stones Of A Feather" is a record that stands out primarily for its rich musical textures, with certain delirious atmospheres and multiple sonic layers. From contemplative pieces like "Return of the Peacock" to the enigmatic forays of "Chungo", passing through the hypnotic canvases of "Flight of the Annunaki" or approaches to psychedelic hard rock with the hallucinogenic "The Balladeer's Tale".