Name: Ritual Divination
Brand: Here Lies Man

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EZRDR 125 CD

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2021-02-19

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Supplier US

Revol­ver

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Sales:8.875

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603111741925

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Here Lies Man

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Riding Easy Records

Here Lies Man is an American quintet based in Los Angeles that combines the sounds of West African music with heavy rock. The band, comprised of members from [a10622], released their self-titled debut album in 2017. Since then, they have continued to captivate audiences with their unique blend of genres.

Led by Garcia and cofounder/drummer Geoff Mann (former Antibalas drummer and son of jazz musician Herbie Mann), Here Lies Man has consistently pushed musical boundaries. Their second album, You Will Know Nothing, along with an EP titled Animal Noises, were both released in 2018. In August 2019, they unveiled their third album No Ground To Walk Upon.

Ritual Divination marks a significant milestone for the band as it is their first album recorded as a full 4-piece band. Joining Garcia and Mann are bassist JP Maramba and keyboardist Doug Organ. Together, they create a powerful and immersive musical experience that resonates with fans worldwide.

Four albums in, the convenient and generalized catchphrase for Here Lies Man’s erudite sound—if Black Sabbath played Afrobeat—might seem a little played out. But Ritual Divination is perhaps the best rendering of the idea so far. Particularly on the Sabbath side of the equation: The guitars are heavier and more blues-based than before, but the ancient rhythmic formula of the clave remains a constant.

The L.A. based band comprised of Antibalas members have toured relentlessly following their breakout 2017 self-titled debut. Their second album, You Will Know Nothing and an EP, Animal Noises, both followed in 2018. Third album No Ground To Walk Upon emerged in August 2019. All of them were crafted by Garcia and cofounder / drummer Geoff Mann (former Antibalas drummer and son of jazz musician Herbie Mann) in their L.A. studio between tours. Ritual Divination is their first album recorded as the full four-piece band, including bassist JP Maramba and keyboardist Doug Organ. This album continues with an ongoing concept of the band playing the soundtrack to an imaginary movie, with each song being a scene. Musically and sonically, the album is also self-reflexive.

Ritual Divination

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