Black Tar Prophecies

RIYL: Ennio Morricone, Rza, Pink Floyd, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Flying Lotus. Following the release of their most acclaimed album of their decade-long career, Deep Politics(2011), Grails revisited Black Tar Prophecies, their ever-expanding, enigmatic tapestry of eclectic experiments released in scarce limited editions that often disappear before most fans discover their existence. Black Tar Prophecies Vol's 4, 5 & 6 collects the last three volumes in the BlackTar series, originally released as a limited-edition 12", and a split LP with Finish psych-rock phenoms, Pharaoh Overlord. Exclusive to this collection is Volume 6, three previously unreleased tracks that run the gamut from found-sound collage to moody, piano-driven soundtracks to obscure erotic horror films that never existed (but should have). Available on triple-gatefold CD Digipak or Deluxe Gatefold 2xLP, the vinyl features four mind-blowing laser etchings one on each side of the record, beginning where the grooves of the music end. It's pretty, and pretty unbelievable. Grails successfully tap into something truly celestial. Pitchfork //