Joshua Condon and Eliza Weber founded Glyders back in the day, but the drummer’s seat was never permanently filled. With Joe Seger, however, they seem to have finally found a kindred spirit. Together, they keep things easy. Their new album Forever (Drag City) has once again become an effortlessly laid-back affair.
The Chicago band piles everyone into an old VW bus—you light one up, chew through the miles, and eventually all jump naked into a lake in the middle of nowhere. CCR meets garage rock meets punk meets psych rock. A record somewhere between traditional blues rock and modern freakout.
With the opener “Super Glyde,” they score a hit right off the bat. It starts off with relaxed rock vibes before surrendering to a jam. “Hard Ride” drifts along beautifully. Sometimes Glyders get a bit too playful, but the short running time prevents any drag. And with “Thousand Miles,” we get a final, tight track full of longing. How lovely!
Glyders – Forever: Rock music—loose and easygoing. – RIFL