Elusive Truth

Elusive Truth

Track Listings

1. Spirit Caravan

2. Black Flower

3. Retroman

4. Find It

5. Futililty's Reason

6. Cloudy Mirror

7. Elusive Truth

8. Darkness and Longing

9. Lifer City

10. Outlaw Wizard [Instrumental]

11. Departure (Of Quetzalcoatl)

Elusive Truth,Spirit Caravan,Tolotta,Doom Metal,Hard Rock,Heavy Metal,Pop,Rock,Stoner Metal

Average customer rating:

Soldiered on Philosophy

Join the Caravan...

i would give this 8 stars

Another excellent slab o'doom!

Early 70s redux -- but with a genius modern twist

Elusive Truth
Spirit Caravan
Manufacturer: Tolotta
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005JH48
Release Date: 2001-05-29

Tracks:

Spirit Carvan
Black Flower
Retroman
Find It
Futility's Reasons
Cloudy Mirror
Elusive Truth
Darkness & Longing
Lifer City
Outlaw Wizard
The Departure

Customer Reviews:

Soldiered on Philosophy.......2005-10-14

"The true leaders of mankind are always those who are capable of self-reflection, and who relieve the dead weight of the masses at least of their own weight, consciously holding aloof from the blind momentum of the mass in movement. But who can resist this all-engulfing force of attraction, when each man clings to the next and each drags the other with him? Only one who is firmly rooted not only in the outside world but also in the world within" ~ C.G.Jung

Espousing a message which conjures the reflective heart of the counter-culture's protest anthems["Eve of Destruction," or The Youngbloods "Get Together"]the Caravan embodied some of Wino's finest moments ..although every band he's had is secured eternal in heavy stoner music folklore. His prose can be reminiscent of been-around-the-block-a-time-or-two-Lemmy[Motorhead], or at times, much more lyrical and heartfelt in delivery ..somewhere between Poe, Black Sabbath, and Neil Young, dipped in esoteric flourishes of existentialism, theism and mysticism.

There were those who felt their sophomore effort lagged behind the truly inspired and equally inspiring debut, "Jug Fulla Sun."
It seems to work that way, and few artists can hit the same high note twice when their debut effort is so roundly applauded.
Switzerland's "Witchcraft"[NOT a ridiculous 'black metal' band]is experiencing the same reaction now; the s/t debut is a real stunner, unfairly making the follow up, "Firewood," seem weaker by contrast, even though there's plenty of good material on it.

And as it goes for Spirit Caravan's "Elusive Truth." It doesn't feel as complete as 'Jug,' doesn't have as much space, but it does contain many excellent jams. The title track alone is one of Wino's most inspired songs; a hope-filled sound/mindscape affirmation of life's eternal trials and tribulations.
The album opener[luckily Tolotta released this on groovy green vinyl]Spirit Caravan, is actually an older tune written during one of The Obsessed's earlier incarnations, and made a fitting theme for a clearly rejuvenated awakening between The Obsessed, and his latest outlet, The Hidden Hand. Wake up from your sleep!

Conventions, rejections
To being and that's perceived
Contentions, inventions
Atrophy's a pale reprieve
Tensions, injections
Passion's pain to be bereaved
Illusions, seclusions
Outlaws and castaways
Losin' confusion
Ain't no winning, ain't no pay
F**k your laws and your ways!
Predictions, diction
Why and when it was conceived
Contradictions, sorry fiction
Cast aside for victory
Caravan flies onward
Love and faith is a trusty steed!

Join the Caravan..........2004-03-13

...and enjoy some good, bare-bones, heavy music. This is the first album I've heard by these guys. I enjoyed most of the slower tracks, particularly "Black Flower" and "Futility's Reasons". Unfortunately, when they speed things up a bit they sound a little too much like Motorhead for my liking. I'm sure that I'll enjoy exploring their other offerings, too. Certainly worth a listen if you enjoy the genre.

i would give this 8 stars.......2003-01-23

what can i say ? this is awsome heavy music. after hearing this, i bought both jug fulla sun and the ep. wino is the most creative, most prolific force in music today. if you love black sabbath or any heavy rock band,you will love this album. scotts vocal is great. the guitar playing, and songs are top notch.this is one heavy three piece. check it out.the maryland sound!

Another excellent slab o'doom!.......2001-10-02

How many accolades can you shower on Wino, one of the founding fathers of doom and stoner rock, and his mighty bandmates, Gary Isom and Dave Sherman? Not enough, given the creatives juices that are still flowing on this record after two decades! Mystic lyrics, haunting melodies and pounding riffs make for one incredibly potent combination. And check these guys out when they come to your town--their live show is every bit as tight as the record!

Early 70s redux -- but with a genius modern twist.......2001-08-16

In keeping with their last two releases (which are required listening/owning by the way), SC continues with their sonic assualt. If you like early 1970s hard rock, and even the early 1990s equivilant, you are going to LOVE this album. Heavy, smart, riff ladden genius by Wino and crew. Excellent!!

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