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Black Mountain, the talented front-line soldiers of the Black Mountain Army, an arts collective from Vancouver, British Columbia, create music that truly resonates. Their songs speak to the beautiful complexity of life, reminding us that solutions are rarely simple and that the world is wonderfully ambiguous. Sometimes, a touch of madness in music can be like a guiding light, leading us back to our primordial rootswhere our hearts find steadiness and our minds are set free. Their debut self-titled album feels like a space adventure built from playful, makeshift parts, sending secret messages to Earth through a web of soundall while staying grounded in the timeless spirit of classic rock and roll. Fans can easily catch these roots in sounds inspired by Black Sabbath, Pink Floyds 'Animals' era, Blue Cheer, Led Zeppelin, and Can. Stephen McBeans vocals are a smooth, bluesy blend resembling Neil Young, Mick Jagger, and maybe James Brown, all with a touch of soulful grit. When Amber Webbers voice joins in, its reminiscent of the powerful collaboration between Richard and Linda Thompson on 'Shoot Out The Lights,' or Meat Loaf and Ellen Foley reaching full blast on 'Bat Out Of Hell.' Musically, the album is a wonderful mixa protest song, a pop-cultural reflection, and a tantalizing rock casserole sprinkled with mesmerizing ballads and catchy tunes. The opening track, Modern Music, leads into the energetic and gritty Dont Run Our Hearts Around, setting the tone for the album. Soon after, the intense and rich Druganaut reveals the heart and soul of this special 20th anniversary edition, which features remastered sound from the 2015 expanded release. Now available in limited quantities on clear shadow wave vinyl, its a must-have for fans and newcomers alike.