If you were unaware, Woodsplitter is the side project of Ben McLeod, best known for his work in All Them Witches. Like any good side project, it’s an exploration of different musical styles and curiosities that may not fit the main gig. The initial Woodsplitter offering, Egyptian Overload, is an eclectic grabbag of metal mixed with other oddities; like a badass horn solo (somehow it all works).
The latest collection of songs is a bit more subdued but no less intriguing. Journey into Krautrock is exactly what it says on the label, a headfirst dive into a world influenced by Can, NEU!, Kraftwerk and their ilk.Â