Stick Men – Tentacles (MoonJune Records, 2022)
The remarkable progressive rock band Stick Men is back with a formidable EP titled “Tentacles”. The futuristic trio performs impeccably crafted music, combining high energy sounds and mesmerizing melodies with electronic ambience and looped techniques. Of all the projects Markus Reuter is involved with, this is one of the finest.
Throughout the album, Tony Levin and Markus Reuter use modern modified guitar instruments that enable them to generate a wide range of innovative and captivating sounds. Rhythm master Pat Mastelotto rounds up the trio with creative drumming that makes the overall sound deeply satisfying.
The lineup includes Tony Levin on Chapman Stick, Touch Guitars U10, Vocoder; Pat Mastelotto on acoustic and electronic drums & percussion; and Markus Reuter on Touch Guitars@ AU8, and soundscapes.