Sentiens Eklektikos by STAHV
Born out of love for sci-fi graphic novels and prog rock, STAHV’s latest album Sentiens Eklektikos poses the question, “What would happen if an android dropped acid?”
Produced by STAHV founder Solomon Arye Rosenschein and Ako-Lite label head John Getze, the album explores themes of love, humanity, and free will set against a consciousness-expanding dystopian future.
“My father worked in AI Robotics for Stanford Research Institute in the '80s. I remember visiting him at work one day and seeing a robot named Flakey wandering around offering people bagels. It had a synthesized voice and emphasized words in a very charming way—it couldn't quite pronounce the ‘g’ in bagel.”
Previously known for spellbinding, sonic landscapes that hinted at ambient metal, Sentiens Eklektikos puts Rosenschein’s incredible gift for songwriting front and center and features guests Stuart Dace on saxophone (Jim Jones All Stars) and David Benson (Transition, Acephalix, Said Sara) on guest vocals.
Tracklist
| 1. | Sentiens Eklektikos | 4:52 |
| 2. | Plainview | 3:19 |
| 3. | Lunar Haze | 3:48 |
| 4. | Askew | 4:17 |
| 5. | The Calling | 3:30 |
| 6. | Bossa Supernova | 3:18 |
| 7. | Circuit Crush | 2:37 |
| 8. | Leaving Light | 3:44 |
| 9. | Sentiens Eklektikos (Reprise) | 0:57 |
Credits
Produced by John Getze and Solomon Arye Rosenschein
Recorded and Mastered by Solomon Arye Rosenschein at Casa de Lucca
All tracks by Sassy Chords Music, BMI
Photo: John Malley
Artwork: Marinko Milosevski
Design: Mike Gabriel
Saxophone on Askew and Leaving Light by Stuart Dace
Guest vocals on The Calling by David Benson
License
All rights reserved.
"With a flair for the futuristic and a nod to the past, STAHV blends sci-fi with swagger, creating something that’s both familiar and entirely alien." -Post-punk.com
"Droids on acid! It’s part Bowie and part Star Wars, and it’s wrapping me up in cosmic synths and pulsing beats and indie riffs and electronic fuzz."
-CVLT Nation