Tom Colquhoun This double ep opens with a crushing and cinematic epic of prog/psych to stir the soul, but holy shit Dream State Return is the standout here, taking Elder to uncharted territory and just building so much energy between the synths, drums and distorted riffs that you can feel the G-force.
From what's been released from Through Zero so far, this ep feels like a huge milestone in the band's evolution.

Can we talk about the gorgeous covert art too? The legacy of Roger Dean <3 Favorite track: Dream State Return.

TheEliteExtremophile “Dream State Return” is the more interesting piece here. It’s more overtly progressive and features influences from early proto-electronic acts like Tangerine Dream, alongside metallic riffs.

Full review here: theeliteextremophile.com/2025/12/11/odds-ends-december-11-2025/ Favorite track: Dream State Return.

mothsign New Elder! With a promise of even more new Elder! 2026 is going to be lit!

Dumb mmmn there aren't many fireflies left around here - I sure enjoy seeing one.. when I can

joanofarch They simply know how to write sings that combine amazing, heavy riffs with harmonies full of tension and atmospheric elements. And they craft buildups that get your heartrate up like nothing else.
Some of the songs feel inspired by bands like Haken with complex rhythmicality. I love everything about that album. Favorite track: Sight Unseen.

Holger Rudolph Awesome album. I wasn't sure, if Elder would return to the incredible song writing of the past AND keep getting more progressive. Well, they did. Favorite track: Strata.

kleptolia Black Sky Giant’s albums are the soundtrack to some epic operatic sci-fi movie that will be made in the distant future.

Vanzack Laitano Es soundtrak de un forajido espacial, que busca su destino, es desventura, la codicia, un hambre por seguir en ruta. Esta llena de matices, ir por lo desconocido Favorite track: The Red Chariot.

Solitude and Sin The music speaks and it says all you need. Bringing reflection on past mistakes, vision for rejuvenation, and the promise of resolve. I peer into the ablyss and give my pleas to the void for redemption. Favorite track: In The Sight Of The Mountain God.

KINGMANTIS Need more music boyz - please

Ghuughra Instrumental Stoner Rock with driving rhythms and dope leads. This is the soundtrack of highway hypnosis. Favorite track: Destination space.

Brian Parker The last one there was for me to buy. You know, it finally hit me what a Krautrock motorik influence I hear. It’s like a heavy version of Neu! sometimes.

jsmulison Loved all paths. Had to hear more

whiskey_is_my_yoga I stumbled upon this record randomly on Spotify. I am not that big into psych-rock but these songs etched themselves into my ears and before I knew it I was constantly listening to this masterful record Favorite track: Delving.

Mbourgon I got this because of the link to Elder, but this is its own beast, brethren to Elder with tons of dark proggy psychedelia, but with even more synth & tron, and all instrumental. Favorite track: The Reflecting Pool.