Knowing that the author of "Stoned Jesus" is Igor Sidorenko aka
Krobak, whose disc
"The Diary of the Missed One" really pleased a few years ago – one could expect something extraordinary. And it is nice that "Stoned Jesus" does not disappoint: the new album (5 tracks – but almost 50 minutes!) appears really interesting, very atmospheric. Not in terms of ease – but in terms of the capacity to create a special atmosphere. This is something new, born due to deep immersion into the old – perhaps, that is why the press release states: "Stoned Jesus play vintage rock in the best tradition of the '70s, inspired not only by heavy blues, early progressive and classical psychedelics, but even grunge, stoner and post-hardcore of the '90s". It is not only about music – which, however, mesmerizes with the freedom of juggling reflections of the old styles. I'd like to individually mention the voice of Igor Sidorenko. It is not that it impresses with some extraordinary power – there is no need for that. It is about something else. His singing – as though permeates the time and goes beyond it. In the very tone, manner of performance there is something magical, which makes one remember the classic performers of the British and American rock, starting somewhere from the 1960s – and it makes us believe that even today some are able to feel and hear the unearthly music in the thicket of the earthly experience...
