Hailing from the mountains of North Carolina, BASK was fully conceived in the fall of 2013 when guitarist Ray Worth, drummer Scott Middleton, bassist Jesse Van Note, and guitarist/vocalist Zeb Camp joined forces. The band’s new record, aptly titled ‘III,’ showcases a soulful juxtaposition of Americana rock ‘n’ roll with progressive and psychedelic elements, separating BASK from your average Southern rock outfit.
Conceptually, each song on ‘III’ is inspired by a piece of legend, folklore, or mythology, reexamining characters and situations that are often misunderstood or overlooked. Its overlying themes also including the natural world, the cyclical nature of human experience, revenge and subverting social norms.
Three White Feet starts slowly and grows out until it becomes a typical stoner rock song (towards the end it even becomes a bit of a heavy rock sound). I must say I like the clear voice of Zeb Camp. New Dominion goesa bit faster and sounds like as if Zeb Camp is calling upon a storm whilst standing on a hilltop. Stoner rock fans will adore this one, for sure!
Stone Eyed is a smoking hot track with a typical progressive rock sound mixed with Southern Rock influences.
Rid Of You sounds melancholic and could be called a campfire track. This one might be a resting point during a live set, however it explodes a bit towards the end.
Noble Daughters I- The Stave brings in more progressive rock and stoner elements whilst Noble Daughters II- The Bow goes more into the direction of psychedelic progressive powerrock. As last one we get the beautiful Maiden Mother Crone which sounds like a tradionnal Apalachian folk song.
Well: I had some fun listening to this band, however it's not really my style. So if they gave me some good time that means they are really good!
