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Nine Circles is currently streaming Acido Y Puto, the latest full-length from psychedelic fuzz rock outfit FREE RIDE. The premiere comes in advance of the record’s official release this Friday, August 9th via Small Stone Recordings.
FREE RIDE channels the spirit of the ’70s with their raw, unapologetic approach to rock music. Influenced by the likes of Hendrix, The Stooges, and Black Sabbath, the band’s sound is a sonic tapestry of fuzzed-out riffs, pulsating rhythms, and lysergic solos that transport listeners to the outer reaches of the cosmos.
Acido Y Puto is a sonic exploration of the human psyche and the depths of the unknown. This album delves into the mysterious and often unsettling aspects of existence, inviting listeners to confront their fears and embrace the darkness within. Musically, it’s a journey that defies categorization, blending elements of psychedelia, punk rock, and even surf-rock into a fascinating soundscape. The result is an album that shimmers with crude intensity and cosmic energy, where each track is a testament to the band’s unyielding dedication to their craft.
Writes Nine Circles in part, “…the hazy grooves that this thing is absolutely packed with will resonate with you in all of the right ways. These jams sway along so beautifully, and at just the right moment we get the healthiest hits of dense rhythms and soaring vocals and choruses (with just the right amount of grit) to mix things up. It’s a nice blend of raw unrestricted ’70s rock with a well-executed nod to the classic stoner doom projects we all adore. What FREE RIDE have offered up here is certainly a trip, but… one that’s easy to be comfortable getting lost in.”
Stream FREE RIDE’s Acido Y Puto, alongside an interview with the band, at THIS LOCATION.
Watch FREE RIDE’s previously released video for “Space Nomad” at THIS LOCATION.
Born from the smoky depths of underground jam sessions in generator parties, FREE RIDE emerged from the haze with a thunderous blend of stoner rock, psychedelic grooves, and cosmic vibes. Formed in Madrid, Spain by childhood friends Borja Fresno (vocals/guitar), Victor Bedmar (bass), and Carlos Bedmar (drums), the band came together in 2016 with a shared passion for heavy riffs and mind-expanding melodies.
For their second album, Acido Y Puto, the band sought to capture the raw energy that flourished within the confines of their humble rehearsal room. Armed with nothing but their instruments, a few microphones, and an insatiable desire to create, they set out to capture the essence of their sound in its purest form. Produced by Fresno himself and mixed and mastered by Matt Dougherty in Chicago, the band’s DIY ethos permeates every aspect of the recording process, from engineering their own sessions to experimenting with different mic placements and recording techniques.
FREE RIDE’s Acido Y Puto, which features artwork by Borja Fresno Benítez and Carlos Bedmar, will be released on CD and digital formats via Small Stone Recordings and opaque blue vinyl (limited to 250) via Kozmik Artifactz.
Find preorders at the Small Stone Recordings Bandcamp page at THIS LOCATION.
“Acido Y Puto (English: ‘Acid and Fucking’) by FREE RIDE is a pretty simple album, distilling psychedelic, distorted rock down to its purest form. The upbeat, guitar-driven rock makes you feel good as you nod along to [each] track, like… ‘Vice.’ FREE RIDE take the opportunity to dive into big, doomy riffs and bright, spacey solos…” — Decibel Magazine
“Guitar sounds immersed in wah-wah, phasor and chorus, rippling psychedelia and heavy, gritty riffs alternate nicely with FREE RIDE. A name like Monster Magnet quickly comes to mind when listening to these stoner-rockers from Madrid.” — Rock Portaal NL
FREE RIDE:
Borja Fresno Benítez – vocals, guitars, synthesizer, percussion, sitar
Víctor Bedmar Lam – bass
Carlos Bedmar Lam – drums
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