Heavy Psychedelic Stoner Rock unit Garden of Erden have officially released their latest full-length album, “Cast a Spell.” The seven-track album marks a distinct step forward in the band’s studio output, expanding on the sound established across their previous releases.
Stream “Cast A Spell” via the band’s ‘unofficial release‘ on their YouTube channel:
Emerging from the underground scene of Grenoble, France, Garden of Erden combine the Heavy grooves of ’90s Desert Rock with fuzz-driven guitar work and Psychedelic textures influenced by Anatolian mysticism. “Cast a Spell” follows the group’s existing discography, which includes their 2020 debut “Electric Atmosphere,” the 2021 EP “La Divina Commedia,” the single “Blue Breath,” and the 2022 live album “LIVE AT L’AMPERAGE.”
The record features founder Erden Hocaoğlu handling guitars, bass, synthesizers, and vocals, alongside drummer Thibault Meekel. Additional musical contributions on the album were provided by Frédéric Fantoni and Anthony Baillus.
Tracking for the album was conducted in Grenoble: drum sessions were engineered by Mathieu Gaud at Studio de la Plaine, while vocals and all remaining instruments were recorded at Hocaoğlu’s home studio. The album was mixed by Mathieu Gaud and mastered by Benjamin Joubert. Erden Hocaoğlu also designed the album’s cover artwork.
The album features the 12-minute centerpiece “Bozkır Haze,” along with the title track “Cast a Spell,” “Housefly,” “Addicted to the Beast,” and “Night Walker.”
“Cast a Spell” is available now for streaming and high-resolution digital download on Bandcamp.
Purchase “Cast a Spell” on Bandcamp: https://gardenoferden.bandcamp.com/album/cast-a-spell
Tracklist:
01. Cast a Spell (06:28)
02. Housefly (06:49)
03. Addicted to the Beast (06:30)
04. Stranger Face (03:14)
05. Bozkır Haze (12:35)
06. Fade Away (05:28)
07. Night Walker (06:51)
Lineup:
Erden Hocaoğlu / Guitars, Bass, Synths, Vocals, Album Artwork
Thibault Meekel / Drums
Additional Musician Contributions: Frédéric Fantoni, Anthony Baillus