Filthy Apes: Luna Solar Dreamer

Maybe that’s just the nature of an EP – after all, it’s only a morsel of what’s on offer, a quick glimpse with barely enough time to settle into a flow.

Then again, maybe this reviewer’s low capacity for paint-by-numbers psychedelic rock is the problem. But even after a few spins, little is left lingering, even if it’s obvious these pungent primates can jam, man. Pounding out a packed rhythm, the title track ‘Luna Solar Dreamer’ is a neat construction of guitar and vocal layers, while a chorus of swirling vocal harmonies proves both eerie and trippy.

This six-track player dwells primarily in a Valium-induced daydream, going through the motions with few fucks given. ‘I’m Nowhere’ is one of few surprises that manages to break free of this stupor. Head and shoulders above its kin, this track’s monster chorus and howling harmonies jerk you from the dreariness back to consciousness.

Despite its glaring faults, if dazed and confused psychedelic rock songs mixed with a little grunge are your poison, you’re likely to find some cool tricks in this release.