"RIYL The 13th Floor Elevators" is an understatement. The Michigan-based band The People’s Temple hits the southern psych-blues flutter on the nose with their new album Sons Of Stone. Expect a few sonic curveballs though. The band is made up of two pairs of brothers and that family vibe (see White Mystery) always seems to play a bit freer when it comes to genre. Witness the title track "Sons of Stone," which the band plays straight once as a late 60s pop anthem, and revists later in the album as a righteous Stone Roses-esque drum circle remix. "Axe Man" pays homage to classic Bowie, "Mephedrone" strikes up a noise seance, "11 Miles Away" slams the pedal to the MC5 metal — but we’re highlighting the bongo-led jam "Keeper (of Souls)" because 60s psych vibes are the true golden calf of The People’s Temple.
Space their My here, Book their Face here, buy the new album Sons of Stone here, and watch for tour dates including the massive BLACKOUT fest coming to Chicago 5/26-5/28.
Stream "Keeper (of Souls)"
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