Japan's Eternal Elysium returns after a three year absence with Searching Low & High, their fourth album. Their last two albums, 2000�s Spiritualized D and 2002�s Share, are heralded as benchmarks in the realm of heavy psych rock. Although the sound�s a bit more streamlined and straightforward, there are still plenty of moments where guitarist Yukito Okazaki creates a sonic tapestry of beautiful noise. New bassist Tana Haugo acquits herself nicely, meshing perfectly with drummer Antonio Ishikawa and adding a thick groove. Actually, groove�s the most important aspect of Searching Low & High. Whether it�s a moody acoustic number or a guitar driven rocker, Eternal Elysium make sure the music keeps you moving. In the end, they make music that hits the head and the heart.

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