Of Sound Mind

In evolutionary theory, species that share an ancestor are said to be of common descent. There's nothing common about the music of Los Angeles quintet Ancestors. To peg or try to pigeon hole the art they create would be missing the point. Of Sound Mind is a journey through the past into the future; a signpost for a quickly emerging force of musical power and creativity. Where Ancestors showed signs of promise on their debut Neptune With Fire, they have trail-blazed new pathways with the 8-part opus Of Sound Mind. They have channeled the freedom of progressive stalwarts King Crimson, the craft and insight of Pink Floyd, and the depth and brooding of Neurosis. The 'common descent' lies in the courage they share with these aforementioned groups to push the limit, cementing their foundation without rooting themselves in the general trappings of music journalism or pop culture. Ancestors weave an unorthodox mixture of sonic textures, down-tempo riffs and rhythms, accented with well-crafted melodies and, at times, full-throttle assaults.