Ill Times

Description

Ill Times, the collaborative album between Jay Watson (GUM) and Ambrose Kenny-Smith (The Murlocs, King Gizzard & Lizard Wizard), stands out as an obvious yet exhilarating meeting between two major figures of the Australian scene. A true psychedelic odyssey, the record unfolds a rich soundscape, blending rock outbursts with 2010s accents, incandescent grooves, and bluesy or funky detours, capable of transporting us to almost intergalactic realms. Driven by an evident chemistry between Watson's compositions and Kenny-Smith's passionate interpretation, the album oscillates between raw energy and more nuanced moments, culminating in a unifying brass finale. Ill Times confirms that their respective universes, far from being opposed, brilliantly complement each other to give birth to a vibrant and undeniably captivating work.