Slift – Ummon (2xLP)

A deafening mass of sonic magma, epic fuzz guitar flying over the fearsome motorik machine of bass and drum. The fervent swayed hips and crazy energy are resolutely garage, but the psychedelic music of 70's (kraut and space rock at the top of line) is never far. FFO: Thee Oh Sees, King Gizzard, Can.

Slift’s Ummon, released in 2020, is a sprawling double album that pushes the boundaries of psychedelic rock into heavier, more cosmic territory. Across its seventy-plus minutes, the French trio blend hypnotic repetition, roaring riffs, and expansive soundscapes that draw equally from space rock, krautrock, and doom-laden psychedelia. Tracks like “Ummon” and “Hyperion” deliver a relentless drive, while atmospheric pieces such as “Sonar” and “Aurore aux Confins” showcase the band’s ability to balance intensity with nuance. The result is a record that feels both visceral and transportive, rewarding listeners who immerse themselves fully in its vast sonic world.

Critics have praised Ummon for its daring scope and high-energy execution, with many noting how successfully it captures the force of the band’s live performances. By combining garage-rock grit with the expansiveness of progressive psychedelia, Slift crafted an album that resonates as both a raw, energetic blast and a carefully sculpted journey through uncharted musical space. It stands as a defining statement from the group, cementing their reputation as one of the most exciting forces in modern heavy psych.