BABAL // THE GREAT OVERWHELM //OFFICIAL VIDEO

by | Nov 21, 2017 | Featured Video, News

Track from BABAL’s 4th album “THE CIRCLE OF CONFUSION OF TONGUES” to be released in 2018 on Melodic Revolution Records.

Karen Langley – vocals
Rob Williams – guitars/synthesis
Jon Sharp – drums
Zoie Green – keyboards
Ben Balsom – bass

Short Bio

Capturing the angst of 21st Century Britain with Karen Langley’s sharply observed lyrics, laced with the manically haunting guitars of Rob Williams and enhanced by Zoie Green’s trippy keyboards, plus groove drivers Ben Balsom on bass and Jon Sharp on electronic drums, BABAL deliver a theatrical, barbed performance that defies categorization.

BABAL reveal a dystopian, sideways view of life; their psych/art-rock approach calling up comparisons with Talking Heads, Zappa, Beefheart, Hendrix and Patti Smith among many. The band have gathered great responses from the UK and Europe and have also played live soundtracks for Alternative Cinema presentations.
Karen Langleys’ sharp lyrics and powerfully fluid vocals soar over groove-driven soundscapes and songs, meshed with blistering guitars.

Their latest album was released in April 2016 “Singular Adventures in Post-Modern Capitalism”

Their 4th album “The Circle of Confusion of Tongues” is due to be released in early 2018

Some of the festivals played in 2017:

Beautiful Days, Kozfest, Feral Fest, On Board the Craft, Phoenix Alt-Fest, 15th Dream of Dr. Sardonicus Psych Fest, Sistafest, Alice’s Wicked Tea Party, Hastrek, Tannerfest

Charming, alarming and serving up improvisational chunks of beauty between slices of rich vocals, the ever-evolving BABAL mix groove-based rock with strange, enigmatic lyrics and blistering rhythms, topped by stunning guitars.

Driven by soaring vocal dynamics, and twisting into vibrant guitar soundscapes, BABAL’s music is underpinned by a stronghold of bass and drums. BABAL morph from dark to light, shadow to shiny, leaving a trail of sparkling crescendos, bold rhythms and provoking lyrics. The band move easily between improvised, poetic fusion mixes to theatrical, political, hard-hitting pieces that express the satirical, eccentric core of the BABALONEONS themselves – each one a virtuoso; united they create an intricate web of passionate, vibrant music.

Links

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BABAL Signs With Melodic Revolution Records

by | Nov 17, 2017 | News

Melodic Revolution Records is thrilled to sign UK band “BABAL” for their upcoming release “The Circle of Confusion of Tongues” due out in early 2018, this is the bands highly anticipated 4th album.

In a statement from BABAL.
We are an avant-garde psych-rock band from Britain that crosses musical genres, styles, boundaries and we bring a distinct theatrical edge to our performances. We’re pleased to join the Melodic Revolution Records Family.
 
Karen Langley blends her wild, powerful vocals and lyrics with the intricate razor-sharp guitar work and synths of Rob Williams, backed by the pulsing electric drums of Jon Sharp, which forms the foundation of the trio and group, with featured musicians Zoie Green on keyboards and Ben Balsom on bass guitar, for their latest album “The Circle of Confusion of Tongues” which is near completion, the album will be available on Vinyl, CD and as High-Quality Digital Downloads.
 

BABAL had a very busy year performing at gigs and festivals, including the fantastic “Beautiful Days” festival in Devon this past August and we look forward to working with MRR to get our music out to a broader audience.

For More Information and to Follow BABAL
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Preview From Upcoming Album