Yawning Man - Nomadic Pursuits (Full Album)

Yawning Man - Nomadic Pursuits (Full Album) Yawning Man, who hail from the arid desert area of Southern California, have been playing, jamming, and recording since 1986, and are a highly influential band. Most of their fans and those heavily influenced by them consider them to be ’the originators’ of the entire “Desert Rock” movement/genre, and their influence has reigned far and wide across the globe. Yawning Man are one of the true pioneers of desert rock, forming all the way back in the mid 80s. Their legendary generator parties in the middle of the Mojave Desert attracted lots of teenagers (among them were future Kyuss members - Brant Bjork, Josh Homme and John Garcia too) and inspired multiple acts to come. Even though they haven’t produced any official recordings until 2005, they helped shape the stoner genre with their eerie grooves. Two demos recorded in 1986-1987 have circulated among the fans, becoming more like souvenirs of their prolonged jamming out there. Their 2010 LP “Nomadic Pursuits“ follows the footsteps of previous offerings “Rock Formations“ and even Pot Head up to some point. While the latter took a darker route, this one harkens back to the summery vibes of the former. These veterans churn several jams that feel more or less rehearsed, focusing mainly on guitar melodies. The most charming tunes here are the dreamiest ones, ’Blue Foam’ and ’Camel Tow’. These mesmerizing cuts are definitely essential Yawning Man. Both share swaying grooves where Gary Arce adds lovely licks and solos at his will, while drummer Alfredo Hernandez and bassist Mario Lalli are locked in their own world. Also, album closer, ’Laster Arte’ is a late night jam, perfect for a quiet ride home. The distorted bass builds a solid foundation for lovely leads. Nevertheless, the band shows they can fasten things a little when they feel like doing so. ’Sand Whip’ and ’Ground Swell’ feature some thunderous, tribal drumming, topped by deep bass lines and slightly distorted guitars. One of Arce’s trademarks, he never breaks into full blown power chords like many guitarists tend to do, thus, only tricking you along the way. The centerpiece, ’Far-Off Adventure’ showcases best the balance between him and Lalli. Even if their notes are intertwined, tonally, they never cross each other’s path. You can always hear where each one trips, leaving a lot of room for the song itself to breathe. The experience these guys have gathered across the decades shows just how good can jam rock can get when you already anticipate the other’s moves. The main conclusion is that Yawning Man are one of the unsung heroes that helped shape the desert music (or how they called it, sol music) and later, stoner rock. Nomadic Pursuits is a gorgeous record that needs to be experienced by every fan of the genre. 1. Camel Tow - 0:00 2. Sand Whip - 5:02 3. Far Off Adventure - 11:53 4. Blue Foam - 20:20 5. Ground Swell - 27:03 6. Camel Tow Too - 33:17 7. Laster Arte - 38:16 Support Yawning Man by purchasing the album here Become a Patron to get the new SMOD upload list! Every upload in the history of the channel in one alphabetized document. Nearly 2,000 albums with bandcamp links included! Join the SMOD Nation Facebook Group!