Several years in the making, “Tunnelvision
Brilliance” is an album crafted solely by Reeder
through several different stages of his career.
For an ex member of Kyuss, one would expect an album
comprised of doom metal and stoner rock. Surprisingly, the
work is far more intricate and varied, ranging from progressive,
to 70’s style, to a lighter arena rock. It’s
easy to see a Jerry Cantrell similarity/influence at points
as well.
The album sounds quite good, never revealing that it was
put together in Reeder’s own studio by himself.
“The Day of Neverending” represents the best
tone of the album with a “Queens of the Stone Age” like,
70’s stoner rock melody. “Fuck You All”,
a song about friendship, and the consequences of destroying
it, sends the best message alongside a trippy electric
acoustic backdrop.
The album is best taken in with a session of “herbal
supplements” and relaxation. It’s not
the metal monster that it was expected to be, but the work
inside is still distinct and enjoyable. After almost
a decade in the making, it should be. |
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