The Eugene doom metal band YOB is composed of Aaron Reiseberg, Travis Foster, and Mike Scheidt. If you are just hearing about them, you're probably living in a cabin in the woods with no electricity or internet. I would say that the way to really appreciate this band is to see them live. Their studio releases are amazing but to really understand YOB's amazing craftsmanship and awesome power, you must see them live, preferably under the influence of marijuana.
What I also really enjoy about YOB is their nods to science. Song titles such as "Universe Throb","The Illusion of Motion", and "Kosmos" hint at an interest in astronomy, cosmology, and physics. When my band played with them I was wearing my Carl Sagan shirt and Mike Scheidt professed praise for Carl, his ability (much like Einstein) to combine the majesty of the unknown with scientific understanding to form a spiritual connection to science and the universe. I would post an album for download but many of the blogs that have seem to be taken down or blocked so I'm assuming their record label stays on top of stopping free downloads. Check them out on Facebook and buy their records.
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