Double Sun by Kanaan
Kanaan from Oslo, Norway is back with their 2nd album in 2020. Following the impromptu Odense Sessions with Causa Sui guitarist Jonas Munk released in February, Double Sun is a different beast all together: Treading the same path as their 2018 debut Windborne, Double Sun is a studio effort in the best sense of the word. Perfectly balanced on the edge of dynamic improv, throbbing beats sizzled in scorching fuzz and topped off with deeply layered soundscapes. This album sees Kanaan reach a new plateau.
Kanaan presents a unique perspective to psychedelic rock, painting with a wide palette that includes jazz and post-rock. Double Sun devotes as much energy to sonic colour as it does to groove and energy. The spirit of experimentation is everywhere: From the savory, pastoral sounds of opening track Worlds Together, to the soaring exploratory paths of the two-part title track. In the creative process, Kanaan dived deep into the possibilities of the studio, adding intricate layers and twists and turns to these tunes: acoustic guitars, percussions & synthesizers embrace and enhance the Norwegian modern day version of a power-trio.
Tracklist
| 1. | Worlds Together | 2:48 |
| 2. | Mountain | 12:20 |
| 3. | Öresund | 8:00 |
| 4. | Worlds Apart | 3:03 |
| 5. | Double Sun pt. 1 | 5:24 |
| 6. | Double Sun pt. 2 | 8:02 |
Credits
Ask Vatn Strøm - Electric and acoustic guitars
Ingvald André Vassbø - Drums, percussion and organ.
Eskild Myrvoll - Bass, synths, electric and acoustic guitars.
“Double Sun pt. 1 & 2” features lead guitar from Bjørn Klakegg
All songs written by Kanaan, except "Mountain", which is written by Kanaan, Hallvard Gaardløs and Vegard Lien Bjerkan. Recorded by Roar Nilsen in Sugar Road Studios in September 2019. Mixed by Håvard Soknes in Sørgården Studios. Mastered by Jonas Munk. Artwork by Jakob Skøtt. Released by El Paraiso Records.
