The idea of oh, this album cover looks interesting, often leads to great discoveries. As a kid, I remember that feeling of seeing album covers that looked cool and being so intrigued by what those bands were. This day in age it’s still fun to do especially in stores but, most of the time it’s on your computer. The other day while catching up on a ton of music I hadn’t had the chance to listen to yet, I found the perfect album cover that peaked the interest that when played, listening felt just like that album cover.

Semuta, from Portland, Oregon, are making music that almost feels like you’re in a kaleidoscope. Their new album, Thoughtless/Dreamless (out October 09 on Accident Prone Records (is that a Jawbreaker reference?!?!) features their stunning title track. Clocking in at just under ten minutes (it’s basically two songs in one), “Thoughtless/Dreamless” is a song that transports you in the best way music can. The progressive elements evoke King Crimson type vibes with an atmospheric doom tonality that is reminiscent of Isis around Oceanic.

Now for the even more fun part that this is a duo! That’s right, guitarist/vocalist Benjamin Caragol and drummer Ben Stoller have crafted quite the album here. Recorded and mixed by Scott Evans (Neurosis, Kowloon Walled City) and mastered by Brad Boatright (Portrayal of Guilt, Torche), that on it’s own merit made me want to listen. And the end result from this is truly a work of art.

Semuta- Thoughtless/Dreamless:

BANDCAMP: https://semutamusic.bandcamp.com/album/thoughtless-dreamless-2

https://semutamusic.bandcamp.com/album/thoughtless-dreamless-2