The psychedelic elements continue on the trippy instrumental "Christ Offer." This track is filled with some smooth guitar and bass playing while ambient noise plays around in the background. This is a good example of the maturity and skill that Cove Road possessess. This is not merely filler, it is an extension of their creativity and works towards bringing together all of the elements of their game.

As we begin our journey towards the albums conclusion, Cove Road displays their more blatantly heavy side with "Lumberjack." It is easily the heaviest creation on Psychadelephant. Filled to the brim with heavy chugging riffs and driving drums, you will be hard pressed not to rock your head a bit.

"Father's Son" is the band's true epic. It is a sprawling song that runs north of 11 minutes. It is a rock and roll jam that has plenty of soul, heaviness, and emotion. This a signature song for the album, even moreso than "Polly Clotte." "Father's Son" takes its time, never rushing from moment to moment, the song has an ebb and flow all its own. Cove Road makes use of all the tools at their disposal, using them to the advantage of the song and never letting it become repetitive.

Psychadelephant comes to a close with "Subway Hero." Where "Lumberjack" is there heaviest cut, this is their angriest. Stepping away from the psychedelic and jam moments of that inform much of the music on the disk, "Subway Hero" switches that out for flat-out-in-your-face aggression. This is how you want to end an album, leave your audience exhausted and wanting for more.

As a band, they display a level of maturity and skill not often seen at this early stage of their career. However, as good as their songwriting can be, there are always rooms for improvements, at least to my ear. I cannot claim to be a big fan of the vocalist. The vocals just sound a bit off, not quite as passionate as I think they could be. I have heard worse, but I cannot help but feel that a more passionate and raw voice would be better suited.

I like the two guitars, They exhibit strong skills at creating ambience and heaviness and play together well. Meanwhile, the rhythm section is solid. The bass player has some nice lines that are actually audible, he plays a big part in the mix which is nice to hear, and the drums are suitably driving and heavy.

Bottomline. Cove Road has a lot to offer, even at this relatively early stage. I would like to experience them live, see how well they can recreate what they have made here. So, in the end, yes, Cove Road is definitely deserving of your time.

Recommended.