A spaced-out form of psychedelic musings emerges from Celestial Latitude featuring Frank Gambale’s expansive “The Haas Company Vol 2.” The whole band is in full swing, displaying impeccable taste and chops to match. By exploring every nuance of the sound, they create a lovely realm that is easy to get lost in. Without needing to say a single word, they craft a unique narrative. Each song offers a slightly different approach to the formula, sometimes incorporating elements of world music alongside an acid-fried rock akin to that of Frank Zappa’s most out-there compositions. Track length adds to the enormity, letting the group stretch out to show off their skill.
Great keyboard work anchors “Mekat Rock” in a style reminiscent of Herbie Hancock’s 1970s output. Tempos slow down on the glimmering soul of the title track and highlight “Celestial Latitude.” An excellent jazz-rock fusion adorns the song, which has an otherworldly evolution. “Bug Fights” goes for an animalistic, feral impulse, with the song becoming steadily more unhinged as time passes. Driving tempos and animated synthesizers bloom in “Ariel.” Completely unhinged is the dripping scope of “Drawn & Quartered.” “For Allan” holds nothing back, giving the song this sense of endless possibility. A John Fahey kick takes hold on the lighting-quick “Ultra Flamingo.” Fantastically ambitious is the infinity of “Memories of the Future.” The guitar and synthesizer combine to become one with “Liquid Crystal,” the album finale.
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“The Haas Company Vol 2” features Celestial Latitude, featuring Frank Gambale, letting their freak flag fly in a strange and perplexing sonic universe.
