2CD - The Bevis Frond - Horrorful Heights

2 CD - UK Import

A cornerstone of British underground rock, The Bevis Frond have shaped multiple generations of DIY musicians with their blend of melodic psychedelia, raw guitar firepower, and deeply personal songwriting.

"Horrorful Heights" marks a formidable new chapter in The Bevis Frond's deep and storied catalogue, showcasing the enduring creativity of songwriter, guitarist and frontman Nick Saloman as he moves into yet another decade of recording. Long established as one of the most distinctive voices in British underground rock, Saloman continues to refine the band's signature blend of melodic psychedelia, wiry guitar epics, and sharp, emotionally attuned songwriting. "Horrorful Heights" offers one of the most approachable entry points to the band's world in years: a record that gathers their core strengths into a cohesive, vivid set.

The album moves fluidly between jangling psych-pop, heavy-lit guitar workouts and pastoral comedown reveries. New bassist Louis Wiggett also brings a surprising new colour to the Frond palette, contributing pedal steel to "Best Laid Plans" and "Momma Bear", recalling early-70s country-tinged British rock from Bronco or Cochise. Though unmistakably eclectic, "Horrorful Heights" presents a focused portrait of The Bevis Frond in 2025 - vital, tuneful and unburdened by nostalgia.