Species Being - Yonilicious (1998)

Yonilicious is a bold and experimental avant-progressive rock album by Species Being, released in 1998 as a self-issued recording. The album is structured as a continuous suite divided into multiple parts, creating a fragmented yet cohesive musical journey that emphasizes improvisation, abstraction, and unconventional song development. Blending elements of avant-garde rock, jazz-influenced improvisation, and experimental sound design, the record challenges traditional compositional boundaries while maintaining an underlying sense of rhythmic and thematic continuity. The ensemble utilizes keyboards, guitar, saxophone, drums, and vocal textures to construct shifting sonic environments that range from minimalistic passages to dense, chaotic climaxes. Tracks such as “Pt. IX” and “Pt. X” serve as extended focal points where the group fully explores dynamic contrasts and layered interplay. The presence of dual keyboardists and expressive saxophone work adds further depth to the album’s complex structure. Yonilicious stands as an uncompromising example of late-90s avant-prog experimentation, appealing to listeners who appreciate improvisational freedom and abstract musical architecture.

Tracklist:
01. Pt. I (2:51)
02. Pt. II (3:45)
03. Pt. III (3:31)
04. Pt. IV (2:00)
05. Pt. V (1:33)
06. Pt. VI (2:33)
07. Pt. VII (2:44)
08. Pt. VIII (2:02)
09. Pt. IX (5:58)
10. Pt. X (9:51)
11. Pt. XI (3:13)

Personnel
Frank Grau - Drums
Stenzo - Keyboards
Rev. Peter Fuhry - Keyboards
Steve Meicke - Saxophone
Brad Davis - Guitar
Sam Morris - Voices