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UNPLAYED & MINT CONDITION (FACTORY SEALED)

SPECIAL EDITION 2x VINYL LP WITH DELUXE LEATHER-STYLE HARDBACK BOOK SLEEVE

Label: Southern Lord

Catalogue Number: SUNN90

Release Date: 25/06/2014

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General Info:

180 gram vinyl comes housed in a over the top bible-esque triple gatefold jacket. Earth's latest incarnation has arrived. After re faceting some old gems for greater illumination on 'Hibernaculum', the band returns one again to it's continuing evolution. Where 'Hex' reveled in dark satanic twang and austere American beauty, 'The Bee Made Honey in the Lion's Skull' finds Dylan Carlson and the band growing into a harder, more rock and American gospel-oriented and improvisational direction framed by truly psychedelic production and blazing guitar sounds. Earth show's it's affinity with a nod to the best elements of the more adventurous San Francisco bands of the late 60's and 70's, and the more spiritually aware and exciting forms of jazz-rock from the same era. This is no nostalgia trip but a thoroughly inspired and original metamorphosis. Earth is honoured to be joined on this record for three songs by legendary virtuoso guitarist Bill Frisell (John Zorn, Elvis Costello, Ginger Baker, etc.) showcasing some of his most fuzzed out playing in years! Frisell adds a brilliant texture and counterpoint to the scintillating and inspired riffs of Dylan Carlson and the band. Adrienne Davies joins again on drums, lending a classic and steady feel to the proceedings. Steve Moore also returns adding heavy hammond organ and his intense jazz inspired piano playing. Live bassist Don Mcgreevy also makes his full-length Earth debut on this record.

Tracklisting:

1. Omens and Portents I: the Driver

2. Rise to Glory

3. Miami Morning Coming Down II (Shine)

4. Engine of Ruin

5. Omens and Portents II: Carrion Crow

6. Hung From the Moon

7. Bee Made Honey in the Lion's Skull