{"product_id":"unto-the-earth","title":"Unto the Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003eRough Trade Album of the Month: January 2018 (No. 8)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom high in the Rocky Mountains, Last of the Easy riders descend with \u003ci\u003eUnto the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e, its new psych-infused country-rock long-player. Like the Denver-based band’s debut, a 2016 self-titled EP, the new full-length is issued by Agitated Records. While the Easy Riders’ first outing exhibited the band’s kaleidoscope of trippy guitar sounds and production techniques, \u003ci\u003eUnto the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e unveils the band’s earnest songwriting chops and knack for genuine Bakersfield-Sound country. Though, the guys certainly didn’t abandon its lysergic-leanings, especially on the mind-warping title track – which also serves as the lead single. With no shortage of jangly guitars, piano and pedal steel, the LP no doubt echoes Clarence White-era Byrds, but it doesn’t stray far from the band’s Southwestern-rock ‘n’ roll roots. The early-‘70s AM rock sounds of \u003ci\u003eFree Wheelin’\u003c\/i\u003e, the opening track, reverberates the band’s nomadic lyrical tendencies, while promptly setting up the sonic road trip \u003ci\u003eUnto the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e delivers. \u003ci\u003eTurn the Tide,\u003c\/i\u003e which closes Side A, melds brilliantly modest Tom Petty-esque guitar riffing with the Easy Riders’ signature vocal harmonies – which soar across both sides of the wax. Being the first full-length for the band, the members – whom all share songwriting credits – were able to stretch out and laydown some lengthy and tastefully-stacked arrangements. From the fiery doors-esque jamming on \u003ci\u003eWoodland Echoes\u003c\/i\u003e to the ominous western guitar lines of \u003ci\u003eShadow Cruiser\u003c\/i\u003e, numerous moods freely wander across the nine-song track list. This album is for fans of the Byrds, Eagles, CSNY, Gene Clark, Electric Prunes, Stephen Stills, Tom Petty etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP - Limited to 500 Copies on Red with Download and Poster Insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD - Digipack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agitated","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50526513693003,"sku":"1024616","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/c43cc9d4-e640-4c54-8d92-9966f2ef1c08_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728044535","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/unto-the-earth","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}