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Midnight Zen

by Strider

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1.
Hive 03:50
2.
You have crossed the country, touched the sky and you know, you reaped all what you sowed Sometimes it goes right sometimes wrong, who decides? No need no proof to prove your life You can't see my eyes, deaf mute Ember cracks are blazing It drops down from fall Bystander, why u staring You have paid the price and there she goes Nights were too high for you to fall Sometimes it flow through, sometimes breaks, lucid glass It just begins it's not the end You can't see my eyes, deaf mute Ember cracks are blazing It drops down from fall Bystander, why u staring Bystander, you'll notice The influence of the masses Testify, you'll get it The reader, now how you feel
3.
When stucking it behind, reminder one Try to visualise or the flowing one beyond now, remaining time Catch the moment Feel the breeze for a while on every wind blows Get out of mold drawn out, you waiting for For a long time Reality's above all, keep in mind Let the road flow Relax your mind Time to shine
4.
Midnight Zen 10:25
From the basics fallen down, Stripping ghouls, paralyzing self doubt To the sea of lostness wafting On the road of gleam, salvation from the plight Everlasting travel begins on Shadows of mind, you dive from eye to eye Broken eyepiece, reflections out and bright Crack one, ivy vining all around Reclusion for the eye Circus of confusion's best one of the deepeset sleep on bed veenered in walnut You got nowhere hide how small you are with Illusion, lies, hand of mighty divine Broken eyepiece, reflections out and bright Crack one, ivy vining all around Reclusion for the eye Daydreaming breathing one Delusion may roam (around) and fly Infinite points and lines In finite space and time The boulder, enourmous Push forward, forward
5.
sunshine is arising on shade of woods, to unknown green eyes sparking make him flow in vein and blood The wing flap'n, soul alive Passion is the reason why She blinks eyes, bring home rain Blended soul, no blend more Free energy is real Mountain walk over clouds Beyond senses by her side The blended breath show him how Free energy is real Both teeth around their neck They came and got what they want She blinks eyes and bring more rain Blended soul, no blend more Free energy is real

about

From the heart of Anatolian moorland Ankara/Turkey, comes the first, debut album from Strider.

5 tracks full of catchy hooks, laidback jams and crushing riffs, Midnight Zen is our first story to tell.

''The fullness of the production and the clear intent on the part of Strider to enter into the conversation of modern European heavy is writ throughout that last roll and the album more generally, and their potential to do just that is palpable in these songs.''

JJ Koczan - The Obelisk
theobelisk.net/obelisk/2023/01/31/strider-midnight-zen-review/

''Midnight Zen is the type of album that showcases all the best elements why I love the Psych Stoner Rock/Metal underground scene. This is an album that aims HIGH and succeeds on every level. This feels like Strider’s fourth or fifth album and not their debut. Strider are super-confident with everything they do on Midnight Zen and that also makes this such an irresistible album to own.

Excellent and Highly Recommended.''

Steve Howe-Outlaws of the Sun
outlawsofthesun.blogspot.com/2023/01/strider-midnight-zen-album-review.html

''Strider's "Midnight Zen" is a stunning debut that rages and rumbles but also swoons and sways, a perfect balance of light and shade that growls and snarls in the undergrowth one minute and soars majestically among the clouds the next, fuzz and finesse at its finest.''

Desert Psychlist
stonerking1.blogspot.com/2023/01/strider-midnight-zen-review.html

''Heavy and light at the same time, the album achieves a balance with strong catchy rhythms in contrast to the moments in which the delicate melodies take over the scene, although STRIDER they explore barren territories, they are also capable of exquisitely traveling through magical forests, which once crossed open the doors of an authentic Garden of Eden. This means that this new work can satisfy both those who like desert riffs and the standard-bearers of narcotic 'trips'. ' MIDNIGHT ZEN ' is a lively, fresh, beautiful album with enough ingredients to offer a satisfying and exciting listen to it.''

Denpafuzz

denpafuzz.com/2023/01/18/resena-strider-midnight-zen/



''Midnight Zen is everything that fans of underground stoner are looking for, and the band is adept at supplying them for us, especially if you take in the fact that this is their full-length debut.''

Tom Hanno, The Third Eye

thirdeyepsychrock.blog/2023/01/18/album-review-midnight-zen-by-strider/?fbclid=IwAR1X7XZtO__b54GldWxYVX81AIBX94Fb3QWWsz5QJdbMzmvhkl1ucdoVBao

credits

released January 13, 2023

Produced by Strider & Bora Özkum.

Recored Live at Mirage Studios/ANKARA
Recorded and Mixed by Bora Özkum.
Mastered by Memet İncili.

Artwork by Yağız Eyiişleyen.

Special thanks to the unyielding and tireless Turkish Underground Scene -to our community and to our friends.

This is a true indie endeavour. Support your local bands and sub-culture movements.

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Strider Ankara, Turkey

Was sprouted from relentless desolation of Moorland Ankara in 2017, Strider is a 5 piece Heavy Psych outlet. With an emphasis on collective struggle, It is a manic depressive and highly expressive musical journey in Moorland whether we are not on the Moorland anymore or we are at the far-end of it.

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