SFTHU Quick Reviews: Eleanore - "Between Here and Anywhere"
Eleanore is a stoner rock trio from Emden, Germany whose grungy proclivities first got my attention back in 2023 when the group released a very memorable Demotape. Eleanore's sound was designed around the various musical influences of each band member, ultimately resulting in a "wall of sound...that surrounds you with heavy riffs, catchy beats, and honest lyrics."
The band's demo tape was followed by the EP Full Throttle In All Directions in 2024, all while Eleanore stayed busy playing live gigs and working on new songs. On February 26, 2026, the hard-working trio unveiled their debut fell-length album Between Here And Anywhere, delivering their most unfiltered sound yet.
Eleanore - Between Here and Anywhere
Eleanore doesn't attempt to reinvent the wheel on Between Here And Anywhere, something that I often appreciate. The band retains their (noticeably more polished) signature sound on this album, continuing to utilize classic stoner rock intertwined with vibrant alternative rock and murky grunge. This time, however, some whispers of trippy psych and soulful blues make an appearance here and there.
True to form, the mood of Eleanore's sound on Between Here And Anywhere vacillates between a pensive, expressive state and feel-good energy via a catchy stoner groove. However, the contrast between these dispositions is infinitely starker than on the band's previous works, as Eleanore offers up their grittiest tones and rawest emotional expression yet.
Eleanore's music likely encompasses the sounds that filled your teen/young adult years if you're anything like me, but the band's lyricism and expression are marked by the self-reflection, regret, and awareness that time is limited that can only come after a lifetime of good, bad, and ugly experiences.
In a nutshell: On Between Here And Anywhere, Eleanore gives their listener a genuine and relatable take on the quintessential stoner sound.
The official music video for "Rail Tracks"
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A massive thank you to the band for the promo!
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