* MINOR SEAM SPLIT * Limited edition of 1000 copies. Highly recommended. Finally on vinyl again since its first edition in 2008 (ATP). A great gem of swampy garage blues, largely unknown to the public, now rescued to take its rightful place among the cannons of great Australian albums. One of the last albums from this great band, which a few years later would give birth to the brilliant Tropical F*ck Storm (NOTE: we have an exclusive competition running for the forthcoming TFS album, Fairyland Vorte). Bang! Records presents the double vinyl reissue of the band's fourth studio album, originally released 2008. A cult classic in Australian alternative rock, perfect for experiencing the raw intensity and unique energy of this essential band. An album born from isolation and introspection. Recorded in a remote sub-alpine forest cabin in Victoria, Australia, Havilah was created in total seclusion from the outside world. Without conventional electricity - only diesel generators and sheer determination - The Drones crafted an album deeply connected to the rugged landscape surrounding them. That untamed energy seeps into every note, giving the record an unfiltered, visceral quality that few albums can match. The band, led by Gareth Liddiard, expands its sonic scope, blending punk blues, noise rock, dark folk, and garage rock with raw emotional intensity. Liddiard's exceptional lyrical craft shines throughout the album, exploring mystery, doom, and existential struggles in songs that weave between allegory and stark reality. A must-have album, celebrated both in Australia and internationally, Havilah was nominated for the 2008 J Award for Album of the Year and later recognized in 2011 as one of the 100 greatest Australian albums of all time.
