Alien Eyelid – Vinegar Hill

I penned this shortly after hitting play: “Vinegar Hill” by Alien Eyelid feels like an invitation into a vivid, dusty Houston dreamscape, and I can’t help but lean in. From the very first chords, Tyler Morris’s songwriting plants a seed of longing that blossoms into a sprawling journey, equally rooted in country twang and fearless psychedelia. The band’s ensemble, especially newcomer Mlee Marie Mains with her flute, harmonica, and saxophone, adds rich, textured layers that elevate the song from rich folk to prog‑tinged alt‑country cinema. And when Tom Carter’s acid‑washed guitar drifts in, “Vinegar Hill” transcends into something almost otherworldly, yet grounded in the grit of its Houston soil. It’s an audacious title track that’s as honest as it is expansive. Alien Eyelid has truly opened a door into something both familiar and thrillingly new.