Where Ancestors showed signs of promise on their debut album Neptune With Fire, they have trail-blazed new pathways with the 8-part opus Of Sound Mind. The have channelled the freedom of progressive stalwarts King Crimson, the craft and insight of Pink Floyd and the depth and brooding of Neurosis. The 8 part, 1 hour plus effort was recorded by Pete Lyman (Mars Volta). They weave an unorthodox mixture of sonic textures, down-tempo riffs and rhythms, accented with well crafted melodies. The combination delivers a cohesive journey akin to the ambitious undertakings of avant-garde musicians like Eric Dolphy, Peter Brotzmann or Miles Davis. Ancestors, including contributions by notable Los Angeles artists David Scott Stone (Melvins, Unwound), Sera Timms (Black Math Horseman) and cellist Ramiro Zapata have created an album truly Of Sound Mind.