Release Date: 03/04/26
Horrorful Heights is a formidable new chapter from British underground mainstays The Bevis Frond. Led by songwriter and guitarist Nick Saloman, the album distills the band’s signature blend of melodic psychedelia, raw guitar firepower, and emotionally attuned songwriting into a cohesive, vivid set. Recorded with long-time drummer Dave Pearce and guitarist Paul Simmons, and introducing new bassist Louis Wiggett (who adds pedal steel to Best Laid Plans and Momma Bear), it moves fluidly from jangling psych-pop and heavy, fuzzed-out workouts to pastoral comedown reveries. Highlights include Draining The Bad Blood, a classic slice of melodic guitar pop; Space Age Eyes, a sweeping nine-minute odyssey with a blistering Simmons solo; the incense-hazed, sitar-laden title track; Mossbacks' Dream, fusing lysergic leads with propulsive energy; the Byrds-tinged Buffaloed; the swirling narrative of Silver Insects; and That’s Your Lot, a rush of melancholic euphoria. A vital, tuneful set from one of Britain’s most quietly influential bands. For fans of: Dinosaur Jr, Guided By Voices, The Lemonheads, Teenage Fanclub, Elliott Smith, Juliana Hatfield, Pavement, Neil Young. Formats: Double classic black 2LP in a gatefold sleeve with download card; also available on standard CD.