Name: Ritual Divination
Brand: Here Lies Man

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

EZRDR125UK

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Colour

White

Colour details

White and Blue

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Discogs ID

[r17594542]

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

With Bonus Blue 7". Numbered.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-02-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Forte

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / white

EZRDR125CD

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Extended format: No

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Here Lies Man

Genre GB

Psychedelic

Label GB

Riding Easy Records

Here Lies Man is an American quintet based in Los Angeles that combines the sounds of West African music with heavy rock. The band, comprised of members from [a10622], released their self-titled debut album in 2017. Since then, they have continued to captivate audiences with their unique blend of genres.

Led by Garcia and cofounder/drummer Geoff Mann (former Antibalas drummer and son of jazz musician Herbie Mann), Here Lies Man has consistently pushed musical boundaries. Their second album, You Will Know Nothing, along with an EP titled Animal Noises, were both released in 2018. In August 2019, they unveiled their third album No Ground To Walk Upon.

Ritual Divination marks a significant milestone for the band as it is their first album recorded as a full 4-piece band. Joining Garcia and Mann are bassist JP Maramba and keyboardist Doug Organ. Together, they create a powerful and immersive musical experience that resonates with fans worldwide.

Riding Easy Records is a boutique record label based in Hermosa Beach, California. Since its founding in 2013 by *founder's name*, the label has been dedicated to releasing limited vinyl runs of heavy psych, doom, metal, and rock music. Originally known as Easy Rider Records, the label had to change its name to RidingEasy in May of 2014 due to a cease and desist from the parent company of Easyriders Magazine. With their passion for unique and powerful music, Riding Easy Records continues to bring exceptional talent to the forefront of the music industry.

At Riding Easy Records, we pride ourselves on curating a diverse roster of talented artists who push boundaries and create captivating sounds. Our limited vinyl releases allow fans and collectors alike to own a piece of musical history while supporting emerging musicians.

With our roots firmly planted in the vibrant music scene of Hermosa Beach, California, we have become known for our commitment to quality and authenticity. Each release from Riding Easy Records is carefully crafted with attention to detail, ensuring that every album is not only musically compelling but also visually stunning.

Four albums in, the convenient and generalized catchphrase for Here Lies Man’s erudite sound — if Black Sabbath played Afrobeat - might seem a little played out. But Ritual Divination is perhaps the best rendering of the idea so far. Particularly on the Sabbath side of the equation: The guitars are heavier and more blues based than before, but the ancient rhythmic formula of the clave remains a constant. Ritual Divination continues with an ongoing concept of Here Lies Man playing the soundtrack to an imaginary movie, with each song being a scene. Likewise, musically and sonically, the album is self-reflexive. “On this album the feel changes within a song,” Garcia says. “Whereas before each song was meant to induce a trancelike state, now more of the songs have their own arc built in.” Similarly, the guitar sounds themselves herein eschew the fuzz pedals of previous recordings, going for the directness of pure amp overdrive and distortion using an interconnected rig of 4 amplifiers. And, here, the well-versed live band is able to record as a unit, giving it much more of a live and dynamic feel.

Ritual Divination

Music GB

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