Psychedelic Rock: 32 Partials - 32 Partials (2016)

75 / 100

32 Partials's self-titled EP continues the journey and dive deeper into cosmic psychedelia.

Now continuing the exploration of the world of 32 Partials through their self-titled EP, which finally sheds some light on the psychedelic rock direction compared to before.

32 Partials was created by two brothers, Johnathan and Dimitri Georgaras—though I’m not sure who leads the project—on National Family Day, February 16, 2016. The three tracks were made spontaneously through improvisation on that very day, yet the results remain clean and neat.

Thinking back, I’ve only listened to very little psychedelic rock, especially the kind rich in synth like this one—for instance, Deep Space Destructors – Psychedelogy and the heavier sample from St:Erik – “The Search.” The track “1/3” can be said to be the calmest and most spacey, leaning more toward space rock rather than the energetic synth style that stands out in the other two tracks. In fact, “2/3” offers a groovy section fit for dancing between 00:21–00:41. As for “3/3,” it showcases a lengthy 10-minute runtime wrapped in noise, creating a rather chaotic and mad atmosphere.

Well, in the end, 32 Partials delivers something more modern and distinctively psychedelic rock in the vein of Deep Space Destructors and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. If I had to choose, I’d pick “1/3” as the best.

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