Keeping up with these psych rockers from São Paulo, Brazil can be hard. Their latest effort was released by Little Cloud Records (USA) and Cardinal Fuzz (UK). With the continuous release of official studio recordings and a barrage of self-produced live and demo CD releases, it’s sometimes hard to know if they are coming or going. One thing is for certain. The music is always great. Decreation Facts continues that trend. As always, the recording has a somewhat lo-fi aesthetic, which I have been informed is how they like it. They do mix things up a bit on a few tracks. “Acid Rain High-Speed Clouds” is a fast-paced punky number that starts a bit away from the usual slow and sultry bass-driven grooves. The closing track, “We’re Going In The Wrong Direction” adds some piano and keys in a more subdued mood. For the most part, however, the record is dark, slow and heavy, which is what they do best. Vocal duties are split between tracks per usual. I don’t know many in my psych music circle who have come away from a Firefriend performance and have not been blown away. If you ever get the rare chance to see them, it’s a must-attend event. Grab a copy while you still can and while you are at it visit their website and grab some of the CD’s or Tees to support the band and get ahold of some hard-to-get tracks. Firefriend.com
Released by Little Cloud Records (USA) and Cardinal Fuzz Records (UK)
