Bygone Self-Titled Review
Bygone
Self-Titled
Svart Records
2025
I’ve never been a die-hard devotee of late ’60s and ’70s Classic Rock, especially the more cosmic corners of Psychedelic and Space Rock, but there have always been exceptions. Bands like Uriah Heep, Iron Butterfly, Hawkwind, and UFO earned their keep on my turntable through the years, proving that when this style hits right, it hits hard.
That’s exactly why Boston’s Bygone deserves attention. They may be new to the scene, but they’re anything but inexperienced. Their ranks include veterans from Magic Circle, Witch Trial, Blazon Rite, Missionary Work, and Concilium, and that pedigree shows in every note. This isn’t a band learning how to walk; this is a band taking flight at full speed.
Their self-titled debut, landing via Svart Records on December 12th, is absolutely drenched in vintage atmosphere. It’s stacked with towering keyboards and big, galloping riffs that feel ripped straight from the early Uriah Heep playbook. One spin through this record and you’d swear it was pressed in 1971. The album bleeds color, texture, and depth, with a lush, full sound that fills every crack and corner.
Production-wise, it carries the heavy, analog warmth of classic ’70s recordings - rich, saturated, and authentically aged without feeling forced or gimmicky. Some may try to slap the “Heavy Metal” tag on this, but that feels like a disservice. This is Hard Rock infused with Psychedelic Space Rock, pure and simple, and it proudly lives in that lane.
Vocally, the band leans into smooth, classic baritone territory, no shrieking falsettos, no modern growls, just confident, grounded delivery that perfectly complements the expansive instrumentation. They let the songs breathe, letting the music guide the journey rather than forcing excess. The only true indulgence comes from the keyboards, and if that’s your world, it never once feels like too much.
Bygone should land comfortably with Doom and Stoner Rock fans, as there’s plenty of weight and haze built into these tracks. If you live for Space-rocked Hard Rock with vintage bones, this is an album you shouldn’t let slip past you, and one you’ll want to pass along to anyone who lives for these cosmic sounds.
Standout Tracks – “Take Me Home”, “City Living” and “Fire In You Fire In Me”.