Maserati - Pyramid of the Sun
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A pyramid exists when three points converge, meeting at a single point. Maserati, a Georgia-based quartet, lost their drummer, Gerhardt "Jerry" Fuchs, in a tragic accident last year. Before Fuchs' death, Maserati were in the midst of working on a new album, for which Fuchs had recorded a number of drum tracks. The future of the band and their new album were put into question following the loss of Fuchs, one of the most significant creative forces behind their sound. The three remaining members (guitarists Matt Cherry and Coley Dennis, bassist Chris McNeal) were adamant about completing the album, uniting to ensure that something special would result from Jerry Fuchs’ final recordings.
It’s hard to think of an album other than Pyramid of the Sun that speaks more distinctly and eloquently to the spirit, heart, and mind without the utterance of one single word. Without words, Maserati have managed to create a moving memorial for their fallen friend, brother, and musical partner. Pyramid of the Sun is the sound of hope in darkness and the ability and strength of memory to defeat pain and mortality. Maserati are defined by their precision and timing, racing with a sleek and fervent sound. They aren’t about songs as much as they are about the harmony of movement, pace, and direction. With Pyramid of the Sun, we hear the unity of four musically like-minded individuals resulting in one powerful collective force.
