The Empty Space Between A Seamount And Shock-Headed Julia

by THE BLACK CAT'S EYE

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Alrihkh Good psychedelic rock album, but not great like its likely influences. Still, I found the title track quite fascinating during an especially appreciative, receptive state of mind. It compelled me to purchase the album ere its release. Good variety of songs. 7/10. Favorite track: Kill The Sun And The Moon And The Stars.

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1.	Kill The Sun And The Moon And The Stars 20:15	buy track
2.	Katla 05:03
3.	Winter Song 03:44
4.	In My Dreams The Wind Chases Away The Clouds 05:23
5.	Lostlostlostlostlostlostlostlost 05:30

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released March 24, 2023

All songs written by Christian Blaser

Produced by The Black Cat's Eye

Christian Blaser - Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals, Keyboards
Wolfgang Schönecker - Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Steffen Ahrens - Electric Guitars, Guitar Noises
Jens Cappel - Electric Bass
Stefan Schulz-Anker - Drums and Percussion

with:
Walter Dorn - Flute on 'Winter Song'
Lucie Cerveny - Backing Vocals on 'Lostlostlostlostlostlostlostlost'

Recorded at Tonstudio Bieber by Oliver Rüger
assisted by Tobias Wehner and Henri Eipel

Mixed by Oliver Rüger and Christian Blaser
Mastered by Eroc

Artwork by Max Hay

Published at Edition Vinyl Kommune
2023, Tonzonen Records

Press comments:

WEIRDO SHRINE blog, 15 February 2023:

„When you start out your debut album with a twenty minute instrumental song I think it is safe to say you have some Godzilla size balls. Germany’s The Black Cat’s Eye make it clear from the start that they do not give a damn about their reputation, or about conventions. They do exactly what they feel like doing, just like the cats that lend their eyes for the band’s moniker.
Whether it is the weird sentence of the title, the unpredictability of the songs, or the strange artwork, even before you’ve heard a note of music it is clear that there is something special going on here. Most importantly though; there is some very good music on here too. Opener Kill The Sun And The Moon And The Stars is a Pandora’s box of beautiful secrets for latter day Pink Floyd fans, with an instrumental palette that unfolds itself majestically for twenty plus minutes without boring the listener for a second.
But there is more. On the other half of this shiny blue vinyl platter The Black Cat’s Eye proves they have more sides to them. There is Porcupine Tree echoing songwriting, soothing vocal harmonies, and expert musicianship. It is striking to note that whether the band decides to use vocals hardly seems to matter when it comes to the entertainment value.
The Empty Space Between A Seamount And Shock-Headed Julia is a quirky and impressive debut album that defies all logic and comes out on top winning. Adventurous prog and psych heads better watch out!“

Complete review + interview:
weirdoshrine.wordpress.com/2023/02/15/review-qa-the-black-cats-eye-the-empty-space-between-a-seamount-and-shock-headed-julia-2023-tonzonen-records/

ECLIPSED ROCK MAGAZIN, März 2023

Artverwandt: Pink Floyd; Hawkwind; Long Distance
Calling

The Black Cat's Eye haben es mit ausladenden Titeln. Und mit ausladenden Klängen. Alles nachzuvollziehen mit ihrem fulminanten Albumdebüt samt seines Storyline-kompatiblen Namens. Und als wäre das noch nicht genug, präsentiert der Frankfurt-Mainhattan-Fünfer mit dem Opener „Kill The Sun And The Moon And The Stars" einen zwanzigminütigen Instrumentalbrocken im Fahrwasser von Pink Floyd in ihrer „Meddle"-Phase. Mit gleich drei Gitarren sendet man Signale in die Unendlichkeit, wobei man hier und da wirklich annehmen könnte, David Gilmour persönlich habe sich in die Aufnahmen geschmuggelt. Wer hier zu weit hinausgeschwommen ist, wird mit dem rumpelnden Mathrock-Punk-Stomper „Katla" zurück auf den Boden der Realität geprügelt. Mit dem „Winter Song" bringt man dagegen eine erstklassige Folk-Prog-Ballade im Spannungsfeld zwischen Yes und Motorpsycho (und das mit Gesang!) zu Gehör. „In My Dreams The Wind Chases Away The Clouds" entwickelt sich zum flirrenden Spacerocker, und der Epilog mit dem schönen Titel „Lostlostlostlost-lostlostlostlost" ergeht sich in treibendem Stooges-Punk. All things are possible... (CA)

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THE BLACK CAT'S EYE Frankfurt, Germany

THE BLACK CAT'S EYE – these are glaring fuzz, bass and drum riffs, interwoven chord pickings and lead guitars rooted in the blues – sometimes screaming, singing or rough. And above everything, the melody hovers almost like a hymn. With their musical style, the band, founded in Frankfurt am Main in 2018, is directly linked to the '60s and '70s – the great era of psychedelic rock. ... more

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