Grails - Silk Rd

It's amazing - whenever I spot no-name band which catches my eye, it turns out that it's already an old, experienced team of persistent musicians, who kept playing for years despite moderate success. It may be an evidence that everything need to go through maturing process to become unique; or, infamously, that culture mainstream gives no chance to bands like Grails.

These guys are quite big fishes - certainly bigger than I expected. After six years of creative work, they've just released seventh album, not to mention three EP's recorded in the meantime. What makes them even more intersting is that they worked with six labels: a fact that of course could mean they are often come into conflicts with their bosses. But, in disbelief, I think they just like trying new things under another auspicies. If not, what would make their music so much distinctive?

Albums like 'Burning Off Impurities' need to grow on it's listener to even start giving some sonic pleasure. It's definitely long process, but an enjoyable one. After beeing initially sceptical about this one, I was patient enough to keep it playing, which finally paid off. Do the same and you may find yourself grails like this one.

Grails - Silk Rd




Artist: Grails
Album: Burning Off Impurities (2007)
Track: Silk Rd
Track Number: 3
Track Length: 8:14
Labels: Temporary Residence (USA)