‘A BIT TWISTED’: This isn’t your usual blues or acid rock album. Open Investigation, a late ‘60s, early ‘70s-style acid rock/funk band, explores everything from unrequited love to social consciousness. (Submitted photo)

The newest release from one local music group is an Open Investigation – and the conclusion is one you won’t want to miss.

Open Investigation, a local blues/classic rock band focusing on late ’60s, early ’70s-style acid rock/funk, recently released its debut self-titled album, which features melodies detailing out-of-the-box song topics.

“The record tackles everything from unrequited love to social consciousness,” said band member Brad Murphey. “I’m not one to stay within the rock ’n’ roll songwriting stereotype of cars, girls, and drugs as my subject matter. Some of the songs can get a bit twisted, so it isn’t your usual blues or acid rock album by any means.”

Murphey said performing original music for years is something ingrained in him and his bandmates, and this new album is a celebration of their return to live music following nearly two years of inactivity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We do really well in front of an audience,” Murphey said. “We get a crowd moving, so I think people will have a blast listening to this record. I just have to write music, because it’s how I’m built. I’m excited to still be writing and performing music. It isn’t about being famous. It’s about wanting people to be entertained by our music and share the love of music with other people.”

Check out their release, and more about the band, at their Facebook page.