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I have always been a person of few words. And I try to spend those few on what I consider worthy. Despite this, in everyday life, it cannot be said that I am not a sociable type, and in fact, it's easy to connect with me. After all, the job I do puts me in contact with an infinite number of people, of all kinds and from all places, and the courtesies are certainly not spared. Even though they are not part of my nature. What is really complicated, however, is strengthening that bond. I am a distrustful and reflective person, and I love protecting that microcosm of affections that surrounds me and which is difficult to access.
So it is a bit the same with music. I listen to everything, I have always been a passionate researcher, but in the end, what remains inside is not much. Over time I have created my certainties, my safe harbors. And among these, the Tea Party is definitely included. I loved them from the first listen. Partly because at the beginning of their career, they excellently reworked the lessons of the masters Led Zeppelin, my greatest love in the music field. But I felt there was something more. Not only because of the instrumental abilities of the trio in question, but also because they, like myself, love research, whether it be for the perfect sound or the timeless melody.
In these mantras, the Tea Party rework and shake up everything they have done before, from the electro-acoustic Splendor Solis of their early works to the industrial temptations of the later ones. The band hardens and modernizes their Moroccan roll to transform it into an all-around hard rock, but as always imbued with their typical oriental spices and even more refined arrangements, where technique makes what is actually not simple, seem easy. Where catchy is no longer a blasphemy, but becomes yet another demonstration of innate class. And indeed, the quality in this "The Interzone Mantras" reigns supreme, with a rhythm section that has an incredible groove and Jeff Martin on guitar more inspired than ever, bringing out some of the best riffs and solos of his already extensive repertoire. The ethnic instruments are more measured compared to the beginnings but are compensated by a wide use of orchestral instrumentation and a large array of guests. A triumph of violins, cellos, trumpets, and saxophones. And many more. Martin's voice has broadened its spectrum and freed itself from the spiritual bond with the shaman Jim Morrison, delving more resolutely into melodic research. But let this not deceive you, because the mood of the entire album is actually decidedly dark, more than it has been in the past, except for Transmission, their hardest and darkest work. There are many pieces to remember, especially the splendid and rocky "The Master and Margarita" and "Cathartik," but as already written the average quality is high and there are no real drops in tension.
And as William Burroughs, from whom the group took inspiration for the title, would say, "Words, colors, lights, sounds, stone, wood, bronze belong to the living artist. They belong to anyone who knows how to use them." And The Tea Party certainly knows how to make good use of their art.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
06 Lullaby (04:19)
you've been looking for god
you've been down on your knees
will the angels believe you now?
wanting more than the bliss of a beautiful kiss
from the lips of the one who fell
well it's hard to tell?br>
it's like an opium dream
through your psyche it streams
it relieves and believes the pain
that you fought in vain
oh no... please don't
wave goodbye wave goodbye
because you're sleeping tonight
sleeping tonight
safe in the arms of morpheus
you've escaped through these means
these delirious dreams
helped to shelter and soothe your soul
the regrettable roles
the salvation they sold
satisfied your desire to burn and now you've learned?
oh no... please don't
wave goodbye wave goodbye
because you're sleeping tonight
sleeping tonight
safe in the arms of morpheus
and we're waving goodbye
you're sleeping tonight
safe in the arms of morpheus
09 Cathartik (05:00)
i never wanted to be a simple man
i'd rather live all my days as a lion
than a thousand as a lamb
i only wanted to see
what would happen to me
if i followed the road
that leads to the palace we all seek
did you come here lamenting what you missed
overcome and seduced by this
the beautiful abyss
what did you come here to see
what are you trying to be
you're like a shadow that swallows life
now you're crawling over me
the time's come again
it's nearing the end
but i feel no shame
do you feel the same
because i know i'll be alright
if i make it through tonight
well i swear i'll try to change
once again
try to change
innocence is a face that always lies
innocence is a wish for some
but it's something i can't buy
what are you trying to prove
so many mountains to move
and all your demons are heaven sent
my lost cathartik friend
try to change
try to change
try to change
try to change
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