Horse Lords is a psychedelic rock/krautrock/experimental rock band from Baltimore. They released ''Hidden Cities'' back in 2014, and the album definitely stands out with its fascinating genre mixing. There are many genres that could be attached to this release. The album packs some clear krautrock and psychedelic rock influences. This is however accompanied by some rather hypnotic minimalism, drone and what could only be described as avant-garde.
The first track on the album is titled ''Outer East'', and this nearly 13 minute long track packs some fine psychedelic krautrock in a highly minimalist avant-garde coating. A catchy uncanny bassline that is accompanied by some krautrockish and avant-garde guitaring. A very catchy and memorable track throughout its rather lengthy duration. Krautrock often refers to monotonous repetition, but this track manages to be filled with interesting variations in its composition and pace, and thus remains memorable throughout. A truly great track and the best one on this album. Tracks 2, 3 and 5 seem to be short interludes to me though, and don't catch that much attention, while another lengthy track ''Macaw'' ends up putting forth some fine avant-garde krautrock in a psych key once more. ''Macaw'' packs some fine repetitive drumming, and a catchy bassline that is accompanied by some fine unorthodox guitars. The 10 minute long track manages to be interesting throughout once more, and while it is not as great as ''Outer East'', then it still packs some fine minimalist psych.
All in all this is a great album despite some of the tracks only being fillers. Horse Lords should come out with a new album soon as well, so if this album is something to judge them by, then the new album might be something truly great once more. Be sure to check these guys out.
Some useful links:
Bandcamp: https://horselords.bandcamp.com/album/hidden-cities
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/3068399-Horse-Lords
