Earth Tongue - Dungeon Vision (2026)
There’s weight here, no question. The riffs are thick, the drums feel physical, and the live-to-tape approach gives the whole thing a gritty pulse. But after the initial punch, I start noticing how narrow the emotional spectrum really is. Dungeon Vision stays in its fuzzed-out occult psych lane almost the entire time, and while that lane is competently executed, it rarely expands beyond it. I don’t dislike it — I just don’t feel compelled by it. The energy is there; the urgency isn’t. By the halfway mark, it feels more like a sustained vibe than a developing statement.
Pros
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Strong riff foundation – The guitar tone has real mass and presence; it carries the record confidently.
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Organic production – The analog/live feel avoids sterile modern garage gloss.
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Tight duo chemistry – Drums and guitar lock in with convincing physical drive.
Cons
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Limited dynamic evolution – The album rarely shifts tempo, mood, or intensity in a meaningful way.
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Derivative shadows – The Ty Segall/heavy-psych lineage is obvious, sometimes overpowering their own identity.
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Low replay gravity – Once the texture is absorbed, there aren’t many standout moments that pull me back.
Genre: Heavy Psych
Country: New Zealand
Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 109th / 165
Highlight: Body of Water
Made me think of:
Wand
Acid King
Electric Citizen
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