spaceslug - mountains & reminiscence

after the band released "time travel dilemma" in 2017 (the vinyl just came out in 2018) they are back again. this time they unleash an e.p. onto the doom world. the piece is entitled "mountains & reminiscence" and is another journey into the realms of deep, cold space. it is remarkable how this three-piece is able to create such a trippy and mesmerising atmosphere with vast wall of sounds and just three instruments.

sometimes i have a hard time to pick a favourite song of an album because there is not one stinker among the tracks. "mountains & reminiscence" is such a record. therefore i spare me the agony and provide the link to the whole e.p. here. like their two full lengths before, oak island is responsible for the slick vinyl treatment of this piece of gold. i ordered my copy together with the "lemanis" re-press at kozmik artifactz.

just like the packaging for "lemanis", "mountains & reminiscence" is a simple affair. a slip sleeve, black poly-lined dust sleeve and this nice heavyweight opaque blue vinyl. that is it. but ok, this is just an e.p. so i think the presentation is appropriate. the artwork by maciej kamuda however is absolute stunning. it sets the right tone for the music. limited to 150 copies as a mailorder exclusive. oak island records. 2018.

spaceslug - lemanis

earlier on this year, or was it last year, i bought spaceslug's sophomore release called "time travel dilemma". i missed out on their first record because i was too hesitant. after i really appreciated the second album, i swore to myself to be on spot for a second press of "lemanis". it wasn't long until i got the chance to fulfill my oath. in occasion of the latest spaceslug e.p., oak island records found it apt to come up with a new "lemanis" pressing.

these three space/stoner rockers from poland simply know their craft. "lemanis" is a great stoner album all the way through. heavy, slow, repetitive and so deliciously hypnotising. i think, it is even a tiny bit better than its successor. the song "grand orbiter" is my personal favourite and stands for all the qualities of the record. check out this psychedelic space pearl here.

the presentation by oak island records is pretty basic here. the label, which is exclusively distributed by kozmik artifactz, went for a simple slip sleeve which provides all information necessary. they dispensed with an insert and so there are no lyrics. as this is the second press, the record comes on clear vinyl. this seems to be the usual colour-way for second pressings by kozmik and its related imprints. 180g quality vinyl and limited to 300 copies. oak island records. 2016/2018.

spaceslug - time travel dilemma

the second record from my little haul i bought at kozmik artifactz. the guys of spaceslug crossed my path before. more precise in the form of their debut record "lemanis". it was on offer upon release in 2016 at kozmik mailorder but i let it pass me by. in hindsight i regret this move quite a bit because copies of the first press already sell for triple digit amounts.

on the other hand i am sure that the rise in demand will eventually lead to a re-press of "lemanis". in this case i didn't want to wait for a re-press of their second full length "time travel dilemma" and so i got meself a copy as soon as i saw them for sale. i really love the star wars hint in their bandname and the whole space theme this polish three-piece is basing their lyrics and artwork on.

the band is playing a great brand of doom/psych/stoner metal with dense atmosphere, heavy riffs and moody melodies. they don't reinvent the wheel but they definitely get the best out of the genre. the spaceslug takes you on a trippy journey through time and space of the multiverse and as soon as you are back, you sit craving for another round. check them out at their bandcamp.

the presentation of the whole thing is top notch. the record is housed in a sturdy gatefold with thick spine. the vinyl itself comes on a very tasty looking colour-way. baby blue with white marble - yummy. 180g quality, indeed and a poly-lined dust sleeve round out the package. this variant is the mailorder edition out of 200 copies. oak island records. 2017.