Bardo Pond - Is There A Heaven

Review by Christie Uzebu

Is There A Heaven by Bardo Pond: A Psychedelic Joyride Worth Taking If you’re into music that feels like a warm, hazy dream but still packs a punch, Is There A Heaven by Bardo Pond is your ticket. Released in 2015 under Fire Records, this album dives deep into the realms of Alternative Rock, Psychedelic Rock, and Stoner Rock. It’s one of those records where you can practically smell the incense burning while the amps hum in the background. Recorded by Michael Gibbons (who clearly knows his way around a mixing board), it’s got a raw yet polished vibe that hits just right. Let’s talk tracks for a sec. First up, “Music Is The Healing Force Of The Universe.” Yeah, yeah, the title sounds kinda cheesy, but trust me—it slaps. The song builds slowly, layering fuzzy guitars with haunting vocals that feel like they’re floating somewhere between this world and another dimension. By the time it kicks into full gear, you’re already lost in its cosmic swirl. What sticks with me most is how effortlessly it blends chaos and calm. One minute you’re nodding along, and the next, you’re wondering if someone slipped something into your coffee. Classic Bardo Pond move. Then there’s “In Every Dream Home A Heartache,” which might as well be two songs stitched together because it shows up twice on the tracklist. But hey, who’s complaining? This one leans heavier into their Stoner Rock roots, with thick riffs that lumber along like a lazy dragon waking from a nap. The lyrics are cryptic enough to keep you guessing, but not so much that you zone out completely. I found myself rewinding just to catch little details I missed the first time around—like how the bassline sneaks in or the way the drums shuffle without ever losing momentum. What makes Is There A Heaven stand out isn’t just its sound—it’s the vibe. Listening to it feels like hanging out with old friends who’ve seen some stuff but still know how to have fun. Sure, it’s not perfect; sometimes the pacing drags, and a few moments could use more polish. But honestly? That’s part of its charm. It’s messy in all the right ways, like life itself. Here’s the kicker: after spinning this album a few times, I started thinking about how rare it is to find music that genuinely feels alive. Most albums these days are either too slick or trying too hard to impress. Bardo Pond doesn’t care about any of that—they just make music that breathes, groans, and occasionally roars. And honestly, isn’t that what rock ‘n’ roll should be? Final thought: If aliens ever invade Earth and ask us to explain human creativity, I’d hand them this album. Then again, maybe I’d keep it for myself. Either way, give Is There A Heaven a listen—you won’t regret it. Unless you hate good music, in which case…why are you even here?

Artist: Bardo Pond
Album: Is There A Heaven

USA, Canada & Europe

Rock

2015

Rating: 4.6

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
In Every Dream Home a Heartache	14:22
In Every Dream Home A Heartache
Music Is The Healing Force Of The Universe	12:22
Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe	12:22

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Fire Records

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Vinyl
12"
45 RPM
EP
Limited Edition
2 × File
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24-bit/48 kHz

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	Lemur House
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Fire Records
Copyright (c)	Fire Records
Pressed By	Optimal Media GmbH

Credits

Role	Credit
Recorded By	Michael Gibbons (tracks: MG)

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Record Store Day 2015
Recorded 2014

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Barcode (Printed): 8 09236 14203 0
Barcode (Scanned): 809236142030
Matrix / Runout (Side A): BF79954-01 A1 KR
Matrix / Runout (Side B): BF79954-01 B1 KR

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Bardo Pond are an American psychedelic rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who formed in 1991. Bardo Pond's drug-inspired music is often classified as space rock, acid rock, post-rock, shoegaze, noise or psychedelic rock. The current members: Michael Gibbons (guitar) John Gibbons (guitar) Isobel Sollenberger (flute and vocals) Clint Takeda (bass guitar) Jason Kourkonis (drums) Aaron Igler (synth/electronics) First line-up (until 2001) : Isobel Sollenberger, John Gibbons, Michael Gibbons, Clint Takeda, Joe Culver

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Brando Pound

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Michael Gibbons
John Gibbons
Ed Farnsworth
Isobel Sollenberger
Joe Culver
Clint Takeda
Aaron Igler
Jason Kourkounis
Bob Sentz

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Here’s a cool fact: Bardo Pond's 2015 album *Is There A Heaven* is a wild mix of Alternative Rock, Psychedelic Rock, and Stoner Rock. It’s like they took the soul of the universe and turned it into sound. One standout detail? The track *Music Is The Healing Force Of The Universe* shows up twice—once as an opening statement and again as a reimagined version later on. Recorded by Michael Gibbons, this album feels like a journey through dreamy, heavy vibes. Released via Fire Records in the USA, Canada, and Europe, it’s a record that invites you to get lost in its layers.