African Head Charge - Songs of Praise - Dervish Chant

The distinctive sound is still there; atmospheric synth stabs, percolating percussion, stinging, minimalist guitar lines, sturdy bass lines. AHC has progressed since the heady days of MY LIFE IN A HOLE IN THE GROUND, though. The dense, dark soundscapes of that era are supplanted here by a more celebratory air and an open, spacious feel. Several cuts feature what sounds like children chanting, and there’s a more spiritual tone throughout, even reflected in song titles such as “Hymn,“ “Healing Ceremony,“ and