The Crooked Skulls’ Midnight Sun delivers a heavy dose of groove-driven stoner and desert rock, built on fuzz-drenched riffs, driving rhythms, and sun-scorched melodies. The album captures the spirit of open-road riff worship while maintaining the band’s raw, energetic edge. A highlight of the record, “Iron Smile,” features a guest appearance from Bob Balch of Fu Manchu, adding a dose of classic desert rock pedigree. Early impressions point to Midnight Sun as a powerful step forward for the band, blending infectious grooves with the expansive atmosphere that defines modern stoner rock.