Ruby the Hatchet is one of the best psychedelic rock bands out there today. Their 2015 album Valley of the Snake was my favorite record of that year. Seeing them in concert four times that year and hearing their illustrious numbers being performed right in front of me solidified my love for that LP and the band. Everything on that album was top notch: the songwriting, performances, the trippiness, and the beauty of it all. Needless to say, I was excited for their follow-up. So the question is: did lightning strike twice? Right of the bat, the group added a spacey vibe this time over top the occult/spiritual themes of Valley of the Snake. The album art is absolutely wonderful and the main figure looks like she’s holding a cosmic bowling ball. It represents the sound so well. “A Tear in Space and Time” is an excellent primer on the album. It lets you know right away what you’re getting yourself into: hypnotizing keys, adventurous guitar playing, with an overall forward-driving force. It leads into the title track, which is a show stopper. It has this epic sci-fi vibe that can only be cool. Jillian Taylor once again proves to be [...]
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