Al-Mahruqa by Pelegrin

"Ripple Music are providing a public service by giving this one wider attention. Never too clouded in the psychedelic haze yet still maintaining a magical edge, not unlike the masters of Elder." - Ninehertz

"Ripple Music pulls another gem from the archives, this one originally released in 2019 by a group of French stoner psychonauts going by the name Pelegrin. It was superb then and it is still superb now!" - Desert Psychlist

“A first record made with aesthetic intent and a ready sense of spaciousness.” - The Obelisk

"Al-Mahruqa is a rich and deeply satisfying album that shows a band that everyone needs to know about. This is Psychedelic Stoner Rock of the highest order." - Outlaws of the Sun

"The songs are huge pieces of work, forever shifting with moments of ethereal beauty, bitter angst, overwhelming cheer and undying optimism.” - Astral Noize

"What a debut ! The only word that comes to mind to describe “Al-Mahruqa” is ideal, as it is undoubtedly an amazing album." - Rockoverdose

"Plenty of evocative and cinematic images through a blend of dynamic surges [...] A thrilling experience. In the words of those who've been before, 'let me take you there'". - Powerplay Magazine

"Al-Mahruqa never seems to tire, in fact the more rotations you give it, the more subtle nooks and crannies will develop and unfold." - Rotation11 (April 2020 Album of the Month)

Tracklist

1.	Majoun	9:19

2.	Farewell	6:32

3.	The Coldest Night	9:16

4.	Dying Light	5:22

5.	Al-Mahruqa	10:32

Credits

released September 13, 2019

Produced by François Roze
Mastered by Kent Stump at Crystal Clear Sound studios

Artwork by Hadrien Virima

Additional ideas : Alexandre Hacquet, Tristan Infernoso

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