Ethan Miller Expanded The Odyssey Cult Into A Psych Supergroup For New Album Vol. 3
Everyone's talking about The Odyssey these days, but more people should be talking about the Odyssey Cult. The band is headed up by Ethan Miller (Comets On Fire, Howlin Rain, Heron Oblivion, etc.), who has assembled some serious firepower from the underground rock ranks to bring his expansive, fuzzed-out visions to life. The first two Odyssey Cult LPs, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 , were Miller solo joints,…
The Odyssey Cult, led by Ethan Miller, has expanded into a psych supergroup for their latest album Vol. 3. Miller, known for his work with Comets On Fire, Howlin Rain, and Heron Oblivion, has brought together a talented lineup of musicians from the underground rock scene. For Vol. 3, Miller reunited with Comets On Fire bandmate Ben Flashman on bass.
Former Sonic Youth drummer Steve Shelley joined on drums, having also played with Miller in Orcutt Shelley Miller. Saxophonist Zoh Amba, currently pursuing a rootsy indie singer-songwriter path, returned to the saxophone for this album. Zoh's eclectic musical direction adds a distinct flavor to the group's sound. Joining the ensemble are multi-instrumentalists Brigid Dawson, Paula Frazer, and Inna Showalter.
Together, this eclectic group creates music that is both raw and grand, melodic and noisy, familiar yet exploratory. While psychedelic rock may not have been reinvented, Vol. 3 delivers a captivating sonic experience. Fans of Miller's previous projects will undoubtedly appreciate this new offering. Released on Silver Current, Vol. 3 is now available for purchase. The week's most important music stories and least important music memes can be found below.
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