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In 'I know where Syd Barrett Lives' there's the most beautiful tribute to Syd I've ever heard. 'How can you not love Daniel Treacy, King Arthur with a pint of beer in hand?'
In 'I know where Syd Barrett Lives' there's the most beautiful tribute to Syd I've ever heard.
'How can you not love Daniel Treacy, King Arthur with a pint of beer in hand?'
This review celebrates Television Personalities’ debut album for its charming blend of psychedelic pop and post-punk energy. It highlights Daniel Treacy's lyrical sensitivity and quirky style, as well as touching tributes like 'I Know Where Syd Barrett Lives.' The album is praised for its nervous quality, heartfelt melancholy, and occasional classic 60s influences, making it a unique cultural experience. Dive into Television Personalities' debut for a unique blend of heartfelt psychedelic pop and quirky post-punk charm!
To convey the madness of love, you need to touch the ridiculous and perhaps even surpass it. That sugary and senseless muddle sung with a glass voice seemed to me to be the most beautiful song in the world.
To convey the madness of love, you need to touch the ridiculous and perhaps even surpass it.
That sugary and senseless muddle sung with a glass voice seemed to me to be the most beautiful song in the world.
This review captures an intimate and nostalgic experience of Kate Bush’s "Wuthering Heights," highlighting its emotional depth and unique vocal qualities. The reviewer recalls how the song’s mystical, high-pitched meows and raw emotion turned it into a personal and timeless masterpiece. The review blends youthful imagination with an appreciation of the song’s uncanny and magical nature. Experience the enchanting charm of Kate Bush's 'Wuthering Heights'—listen now and discover a timeless classic!
"The greatest living Englishman... a freaking magic lantern and an alternation of nineteenth-century postcards and Ray Davies-style theater." "The result is a delightful lump-free cream served on a well-set Sunday table. Stuff us Cleaners fans aren’t really used to."
"The greatest living Englishman... a freaking magic lantern and an alternation of nineteenth-century postcards and Ray Davies-style theater."
"The result is a delightful lump-free cream served on a well-set Sunday table. Stuff us Cleaners fans aren’t really used to."
Martin Newell's album 'The Greatest Living Englishman' is a polished and richly crafted piece of sixties-inspired pop that balances melancholy and charm. Produced by Andy Partridge under budget constraints, the album transforms Newell's sprawling creativity into a refined classic. The review highlights the English cultural nuances, orchestral arrangements, and poetic lyricism that make this album stand out. Despite Newell's long underground career, this album earns high praise, including a rare Rolling Stone review. Explore Martin Newell’s enchanting pop classic and experience a timeless English musical journey today!
If the result isn’t perfect, all the better. A crystalline dream with a hint of anonymity, just a bit below the perceptual threshold.
If the result isn’t perfect, all the better.
A crystalline dream with a hint of anonymity, just a bit below the perceptual threshold.
This review celebrates The Brotherhood of Lizards' 'Lizardland - The Complete Works' as a charming lo-fi psychedelic album filled with delicate melodies and nostalgic vibes. The reviewer reflects on Martin Newell's creative process, emphasizing the beauty of imperfection and experimentation. Rich in metaphor and vivid imagery, the review praises the album’s soft, flowing sound that balances joyful disorder with artistic grace. It's an affectionate homage to the spirit of quirky indie music. Dive into the enchanting world of The Brotherhood of Lizards—listen to 'Lizardland - The Complete Works' and experience lo-fi psychedelia at its finest!
"Martin Newell, genius of underground pop and honorary member of the magical club of great English eccentrics." "He has protected his music from external fires, keeping it light, quirky, and wonderfully personal."
"Martin Newell, genius of underground pop and honorary member of the magical club of great English eccentrics."
"He has protected his music from external fires, keeping it light, quirky, and wonderfully personal."
This review celebrates Martin Newell's underground pop project Cleaners From Venus and its seventh cassette album, 'Living With Victoria Grey.' Highlighting Newell's independent DIY approach, sixties-inspired sound, and poetic songwriting, the album is praised for its fresh, charming, and personal qualities. The reviewer draws parallels to British pop legends and underscores Newell’s resilience and creative freedom. The album shines as a quirky and heartfelt gem within the indie pop landscape. Explore the whimsical world of Cleaners From Venus and experience the timeless charm of 'Living With Victoria Grey' today!
Randy was a madman, half Belushi, half Ian Dury. A sort of fat, totally drugged-out clown. A remarkable illusionist of the real, essentially a first-class bullshitter. Dirty, nasty, mocking voice... crooked and groovy sound. Punk that becomes strange and, to be even stranger, becomes funk.
Randy was a madman, half Belushi, half Ian Dury. A sort of fat, totally drugged-out clown. A remarkable illusionist of the real, essentially a first-class bullshitter.
Dirty, nasty, mocking voice... crooked and groovy sound. Punk that becomes strange and, to be even stranger, becomes funk.
The review delves into Black Randy & the Metrosquad's 'Pass the Dust, I Think I'm Bowie,' highlighting its raw mix of punk and funk with sharp satire and wild energy. Black Randy is portrayed as a chaotic, brilliant figure blending humor and rebellion. The music combines aggressive, groovy sounds with memorable covers and a unique aesthetic. The review praises the album’s distinctive voice and recommends it highly to fans of adventurous, outsider art. Explore the wild world of Black Randy & the Metrosquad and experience this iconic post-punk funk classic now!
Every track coming from that little shop is indeed a magical continuous flow, a perfect unit of sound that blends with relaxed lightness in a swarm of luminous trails and pure flames. A sense of wonder that becomes music, the sound of a star flying away at the end of the wall, the spider web crusted with drops of dew... pots and pans, combs and notebooks, banjos and garden gnomes are our shields against the demons of gray rock.
Every track coming from that little shop is indeed a magical continuous flow, a perfect unit of sound that blends with relaxed lightness in a swarm of luminous trails and pure flames.
A sense of wonder that becomes music, the sound of a star flying away at the end of the wall, the spider web crusted with drops of dew... pots and pans, combs and notebooks, banjos and garden gnomes are our shields against the demons of gray rock.
The review describes a mystical musical journey through Soft Hearted Scientists’ album, highlighting its dreamy folk-pop and psychedelic qualities. It praises the album’s unique blend of lightness, enchantment, and musical craftsmanship rooted in '60s influences. The reviewer finds the music both reflective and magical, evoking vivid imagery and emotional resonance. This album is celebrated as a harmonious fusion of the marvelous and the ordinary. Dive into the enchanting folk-pop world of Soft Hearted Scientists—listen now and experience a magical musical journey!
You enter through the door, of course, but you are immediately swept away by an old-time drawing on a cookie box that smells of cellar and spring. But the beauty is that everything is just a little off-key, which is stuff for us acid folk kids.
You enter through the door, of course, but you are immediately swept away by an old-time drawing on a cookie box that smells of cellar and spring.
But the beauty is that everything is just a little off-key, which is stuff for us acid folk kids.
Bibio's 'Vignetting the Compost' is celebrated as a whimsical acid folk album blending poetic imagery with playful, slightly off-key melodies. The review evokes a nostalgic and sensory experience, comparing the music to a children's toy store or a folk watercolor. The listener is invited into a dreamy sound world where small epiphanies and unique folk sounds abound. Dive into Bibio's 'Vignetting the Compost' and experience a poetic folk journey filled with charming off-key melodies and sensory delights.
I like living big walking around in my underwear in fairy tales, and then you come and tell me that now you want to die for love. Every time I get to work, I perform my ritual... I start to dance, but what am I saying dance, what I do is soar very high, happy as a clam.
I like living big walking around in my underwear in fairy tales, and then you come and tell me that now you want to die for love.
Every time I get to work, I perform my ritual... I start to dance, but what am I saying dance, what I do is soar very high, happy as a clam.
The review celebrates Franco Fanigliulo's album as a poetic and gentle journey filled with lightness and surreal charm. It reflects on the artist’s humble beginnings and his lasting impact on the listener's youth. The reviewer shares a personal ritual of enjoying the music loudly, expressing happiness and connection. The album evokes daydreaming and joyful soaring emotions, blending nostalgia with intimate storytelling. Discover the dreamy charm of Franco Fanigliulo’s album and let its gentle poetry lift your spirits today!
A voice that lives in a lacerating dichotomy of closeness and distance, presence and absence, subtle penetration and definitive autism. Karen Dalton was an ancient soul and was, besides being wildly free, completely without filters and without skin.
A voice that lives in a lacerating dichotomy of closeness and distance, presence and absence, subtle penetration and definitive autism.
Karen Dalton was an ancient soul and was, besides being wildly free, completely without filters and without skin.
This review celebrates Karen Dalton's unique and soulful voice on her album 'In My Own Time'. It highlights her instinctive approach to music and her ability to infuse blues and folk with raw emotion. The album's two records contrast a haunting, minimal sound with warmer, richer arrangements. Dalton's artistry, though not commercially successful in her lifetime, remains timeless and deeply moving. Listen to Karen Dalton's 'In My Own Time' and immerse yourself in a haunting blend of blues and folk that transcends time.
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