After years of silence and a long road back from hiatus, The Simpletone returns with The Eternal Now, an album that feels more like a statement carved in stone. Rooted in years of live grit, personal detours, and creative rebuilding, this eight-track record leans into expansive songwriting and philosophical weight, taking cues from existential thought while keeping its boots firmly planted in raw rock soil. Itโs dense, deliberate, and unapologetically unhurried, definitely not here to chase trends.
Right off the bat, โSpidersโ sets the tone with its sprawling runtime and slow-burning intensity. The track crawls forward on pounding drums and grinding guitars, creating a suffocating atmosphere that eventually cracks open through the vocalistโs gravelly, almost anguished delivery.
Elsewhere, โCircleโ tightens the grip with a more hypnotic pull. The drums lock into a steady, almost ritualistic rhythm while the guitars slice through with sharp insistence. The vocals arrive measured and heavy, carrying a sense of weary optimism. Itโs powerful how the message, that light always finds a way back, is just conviction.
By the time โYesterdayโs Sonโ rolls in, the mood shifts into something more introspective. It opens delicately, almost deceptively so, with chiming textures that feel ghostly and distant. Then, boomโthe weight drops. Slow, deliberate drums and thick vocals anchor the track in longing, as if time itself is dragging its feet.
Across The Eternal Now, The Simpletone juggles elements of grunge, psych, metal, and prog without losing cohesion. The songs stretch, breathe, and evolve, rewarding patience with layers that reveal themselves over time.
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Review by: Naomi Joan