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‘Panis Angelicus’ is a “West-End Western”

that tells of a man’s fleeting connection to his indifferent surroundings.

 

Inspired by an aimless meander through a deserted neighbourhood, the album combines western psychedelic soundscapes over Lee Hazlewood-style narration, swirling and rustling like a plastic bag caught inthe bushes.

 

Panis Angelicus brings Mega’s “psychedelicate” style into more experimental territory, with frontman JD Ormond’s delivering the songs in a wry narration, laying stream-of consciousness lyrics over a laid-back country sound.

 

The album could have been released as a solo/side project to the Ultra Mega catalogue, as it was a sole (band-less) collaboration between Ormond and engineer Jesse Riemer. What began as a casual process to record lo-fi soundscapes led to a search for a narrative that would sit definitively upon the sounds.

 

The result is an homage to the Winnipeg neighbourhood where JD resides, exposed in its naked glory after last year’s lockdown left it in stasis.

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“JD Ormond’s gentle voice flows perfectly over the psychedelic backdrop while singing about crime, dead dogs, past romances and addiction. He manages to pay homage to the grimy aspects of his hometown, making things that would turn your average person away seem endearing.”

-Cups and Cakes Network

If one man's trash is another man's treasure, then Ultra Mega have struck gold."
-Bad Gardening Advice

 

The album was recorded by Jesse Riemer at Third Floor Underground

Mixed and additional recording by Jan Quackenbush at Valour Road Studio