THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “In recent years, Sacri Monti have transcended sonic expectations to create a singular sound so unique that their name has become synonymous with invention. Now the SoCal five-piece are back with their third studio album Retrieval to show once again why they are one of psych-rock’s leading progressive lights.
Formed in Oceanside in 2012, Sacri Monti have ridden the crest of an enduring wave of unmissable heavy psych bands that have emerged from the San Diego area. In 2018, the Roadburn Festival invited them to take part in a ‘San Diego Takeover’ that found the band showcasing their inimitable sound alongside peers such as Arctic, Harsh Toke, Joy, and others.
The first single from Retrieval also happens to be the opening salvo — Maelstrom, a whirling ’70s prog rock opus that recalls the chugging riff/organ majesty of Machine Head-era Deep Purple, slung with the Space Ritual vibes of Hawkwind. A fine and fitting way to ease listeners into a heady and head-banging assembly of new songs which, like previous album — 2019’s Waiting Room For The Magic Hour — thrives on the art of keeping you guessing.”
