Gravy Jones. Goddamn, I love that name. Band name of the year. Fortunately, in addition to having that tasty name, the band also plays some pretty savory tunes! Their first album "Funeral Pyre" is an magnificent sack of psychedelic doom that's ready to turn your brain into slop. Between the massive, soaring organ and the wandering bass lines, it gives off a heavy 70s rock vibe, so if you have a proper appreciation for the classics, you'll definitely be into this. However, the album takes on a much darker tone than its forefathers by forcing that sound into a twisted union with doom metal, frequently diving into malevolent riffs and wallowing in its own evil atmosphere. Hatred and terror intertwine when the vocalist comes unhinged and shouts and wails without restraint. It's got a shade of horror that you won't find on most classic rock albums - but it's not all gloom. The band definitely found the sweet spot balancing out the bleak, foreboding moments with wild organ-heavy rock and the transitions between the two feel perfectly natural. The combination will have you dancing mad into the night unsure whether you want to be swallowed by darkness or explode in a frenzy of psychedelic colors. If you love a good Hammond organ you've got to hear this. -Brandon
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