GENRE; Indie Rock/ Psychedelic/ Rock

RELEASE DATE; 25 January, 2024

RATING; 3/5

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Riding Carpets’ latest single, Mad Ones Rave is a haunting, mesmerizing exploration of death, rebirth, and transformation. The Denver-based trio—Jason Collins, Chris Adams, and Matt Rodder joined by Bill McKay of the Derek Trucks Band, delivers a track that feels alive, layered, and deeply intentional. From the very first notes, listeners are pulled into a world that is both introspective and expansive, a soundscape that balances chaos with clarity.

One of the most striking aspects of this single is its analog production. Recorded, mixed, and mastered in Boulder, CO, using all-analog techniques, Mad Ones Rave has a warmth and richness that digital recordings often lack. Every note, from the resonant guitars to the subtle percussion, feels tactile and present, making the song feel almost three-dimensional. The production alone elevates the track, allowing the band’s creativity and musical vision to shine through in vivid detail.

The heart of the song lies in its middle section, a cerebral, space-rock-inspired instrumental that feels like a journey through another dimension. Influences from Grateful Dead, Phish, King Gizzard, and Tame Impala are woven seamlessly into the music, yet Riding Carpets shapes them into something entirely their own. The song ebbs and flows, mirroring the themes of death and rebirth, and it’s impossible not to get swept up in the hypnotic rhythms and textures.

Mad Ones Rave is more than a single, it’s an experience. It showcases Riding Carpets’ commitment to sonic exploration and their fearless approach to creating music that challenges and rewards listeners. For fans of psychedelic and experimental rock, this track is a must-hear, a reminder that music can be both cerebral and profoundly human, and that Riding Carpets are masters of guiding their audience through the unknown.

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