Album Of The Week- Yawning Man,Vista Point

The grand pappies of the palm desert generator parties,Yawning Man play mellow,groovey desert/surf jams,that echo the tranquility of the vast open desert plains.Kyuss fans,read on.

Vista Point,a compilation of the bands first two E.P's, sounds like surf rock that uses boogie boards to slide down sand dunes instead of waves.The band started in 1986,however didn't release any material until 2005,preferring to remain somewhat of a secret. Guitarist Gary Arce has a very distinctive guitar style,playing without a pick and jamming out some chill riffs with a heap of reverb vibrato's. Previous members have included the Lalli brothers,Mario and Larry of Fatso Jetson/Across the River Fame,and Alfredo Hernandez of Kyuss/Queens Of The Stone Age. Infact, Catamaran,off the Kyuss' last album is a yawning man cover.
In the words of Brant Bjork (Kyuss) 'They were kinda like a house band', playing endless generator parties that gave rise to bands like Kyuss,Unida,Slo Burn and eventually Queens Of The Stone Age.
Recommended for fans of Dick Dale,Earthless, and stoner rock in general.
Rock Formations
Perpetual Oyster
Airport Boulevard
With a different line up,new album in the works,and a more regular touring schedlue, Yawning Man have left the generator parties behind,and are now riding the crystal voyage of sand.

Still working on a interview,and wrapping my ears around the record from The Sword.