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Bill Stone’s 'Stone' is a handful of folk gems produced in limited copies, with noble influences among Velvet Underground, Cohen, and Pearls Before Swine. 11 songs to face another night, a soft fingerpicking to make that surface tension fluid, a constant melancholy for those desires that can be dreamed but not touched.
Bill Stone’s 'Stone' is a handful of folk gems produced in limited copies, with noble influences among Velvet Underground, Cohen, and Pearls Before Swine.
11 songs to face another night, a soft fingerpicking to make that surface tension fluid, a constant melancholy for those desires that can be dreamed but not touched.
Bill Stone’s album 'Stone' offers an intimate, melancholic folk experience filled with poetic imagery and rich musical influences like Velvet Underground and Leonard Cohen. The review highlights the album’s dreamy late-night mood and emotional depth. Featuring 11 tracks, it captures the longing and mystery of quiet moments and heartfelt stories. Listen to Bill Stone's 'Stone' for a soulful folk journey through midnight dreams and poetic melodies.
Oliver, Nick and Lyn are three cheerful New Yorkers with chromosomes bearing James Brown’s proteins in their DNA. For the Comateens, it’s always worth taking the risk of rediscovering the love for youth.
Oliver, Nick and Lyn are three cheerful New Yorkers with chromosomes bearing James Brown’s proteins in their DNA.
For the Comateens, it’s always worth taking the risk of rediscovering the love for youth.
This review highlights the Comateens as a New York trio blending techno pop with post-punk and retro analog sounds. Their music evokes nostalgic vibes, bridging influences from pioneers like Suicide and the soulful energy of James Brown. The album’s style is painted as a unique blend of underground New York culture, blending punk bass lines with eerie Farfisa melodies. Ultimately, the review celebrates the band’s emotional connection to youthful memories and their singular place in New Wave history. Listen now to Comateens' unique blend of techno pop and nostalgic New Wave vibes!
From that cocoon in the depths of that basement came forth, like a stammering dawn, the genesis of two hallucinated multi-instrumentalists from a tavern. Touch after touch becomes first a frog from the pond and then even a prince of low-fi basement psychedelia.
From that cocoon in the depths of that basement came forth, like a stammering dawn, the genesis of two hallucinated multi-instrumentalists from a tavern.
Touch after touch becomes first a frog from the pond and then even a prince of low-fi basement psychedelia.
Stone Harbour's album 'Emerges' delivers a rich blend of low-fi psychedelia and rock & roll influences. Crafted by two multi-instrumentalists, the music evokes an earthy yet cosmic atmosphere. The review highlights the album's creative depth and nostalgic references to past musical icons. It's praised for its authentic, basement-recorded feel and immersive sound journey. Dive into Stone Harbour's 'Emerges' and experience a fresh take on psychedelic low-fi rock—listen now and explore their unique soundscape!
My sex is often alone sometimes it emits short circuits sometimes it is a golden glow. One can be Post Punk, before Punk. One can still be glam, after the sunset of the New York Dolls and the eclipse of the Metro.
My sex is often alone sometimes it emits short circuits sometimes it is a golden glow.
One can be Post Punk, before Punk. One can still be glam, after the sunset of the New York Dolls and the eclipse of the Metro.
Ultravox!'s debut album is praised as a visionary and enigmatic work blending post-punk, glam rock, and early electronic influences. The review emphasizes its surreal and futuristic soundscapes, the artistic tension between genres, and the album’s prophetic nature. It highlights the role of producers like Steve Lillywhite and the influence of Bowie and Brian Eno. The record is seen as ahead of its time, capturing a unique moment in music history. Dive into Ultravox!'s groundbreaking debut and experience the birth of post-punk’s futuristic sound.
What is psychedelia if it isn’t also a bit pop, or rather what is Pop if it isn’t also psychedelic? The key to everything is recognizing imagination’s transversal cognitive capacity and circulating it, tout court…
What is psychedelia if it isn’t also a bit pop, or rather what is Pop if it isn’t also psychedelic?
The key to everything is recognizing imagination’s transversal cognitive capacity and circulating it, tout court…
This review celebrates Gong's debut album Magick Brother, Mystic Sister as an enchanting mix of psychedelia, free jazz, and pop. Set in 1968 Paris, the album captures the creative spirit of Daevid Allen and Gilli Smyth. The music blends surreal imagery and cosmic poetry with diverse influences, offering a unique sonic journey. It praises the album's complexity wrapped in primal simplicity and its timeless charm. Dive into Gong's Magick Brother, Mystic Sister and experience a rare psychedelic journey—listen now to the cosmic sounds of 1968 Paris!
With all that wild beauty that only unfinished works can convey. Sound collages and vaudeville arrangements, airy splashes of Floydian paint in plein air between oils and acrylics.
With all that wild beauty that only unfinished works can convey.
Sound collages and vaudeville arrangements, airy splashes of Floydian paint in plein air between oils and acrylics.
This review delves into 'A Fleeting Glance,' a rare and enigmatic 70s psychedelic rock album blending symphonic, folk, jazz, and cosmic influences. The album is described as a sound collage rich with eclectic sound effects and vocal narratives, evoking both the era's spirit and a fleeting snapshot of time. Although it doesn’t follow Floydian rock conventions directly, it shares a similar atmospheric and experimental ethos. The review praises its mysterious and unfinished charm, suggesting a deep, multi-layered listening experience. Dive into the psychedelic soundscape of 'A Fleeting Glance' and discover a hidden 70s rock treasure today!
In a better world, these intense and melancholic gems, worthy of Byrds and Love, would probably have been legendary hits. The Magical World of the Strands perfectly symbolized febrile visions of end-of-century crises but forcefully clung to that timid sprout of verses torn from the bareness of those cliffs.
In a better world, these intense and melancholic gems, worthy of Byrds and Love, would probably have been legendary hits.
The Magical World of the Strands perfectly symbolized febrile visions of end-of-century crises but forcefully clung to that timid sprout of verses torn from the bareness of those cliffs.
This review praises Michael Head & The Strands' album as a bittersweet, melancholic Britpop masterpiece blending 60s influences with 90s indie spirit. It highlights the album's hidden gem status, lyrical depth, and compares its beauty to iconic acts like The Pale Fountains and Love. Michael Head's troubled yet brilliant career and cult following are also explored, underscoring the album's timeless, underrated value. Dive into the bittersweet world of Michael Head & The Strands and uncover a timeless Britpop treasure today!
A powerful uppercut from Morrissey, his direct and incendiary J’accuse. The rebellion present in 'The Queen is Dead' at its most intimate moment betrayed its assault on institutions with a romantic turn.
A powerful uppercut from Morrissey, his direct and incendiary J’accuse.
The rebellion present in 'The Queen is Dead' at its most intimate moment betrayed its assault on institutions with a romantic turn.
The review celebrates Bob Vylan's album as a powerful and emotionally charged punk record. It highlights the album's social critique and authentic energy, likening its impact to iconic punk and post-punk works. The album is characterized by its raw intensity and defiant messages, appealing to those who appreciate rebellious and meaningful music. Listen to Bob Vylan's fearless punk album and feel the raw energy and defiance!
Licorice Pizza has exactly the charm of a pizza of magical delicacy but only imagined and never tasted, of a woman intimately loved in a distant past, but never frequented. Paul Thomas Anderson is like a shy assassin of our minds, perverse and very delicate who never leaves a material trace.
Licorice Pizza has exactly the charm of a pizza of magical delicacy but only imagined and never tasted, of a woman intimately loved in a distant past, but never frequented.
Paul Thomas Anderson is like a shy assassin of our minds, perverse and very delicate who never leaves a material trace.
This review explores the evocative nostalgia and poetic beauty of Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'Licorice Pizza,' highlighting the film’s lyrical portrayal of youth and desire. Through vivid imagery and rich character exploration, it praises Anderson’s ability to capture fleeting moments and emotional complexity. The reviewer admires the chemistry between Gary Valentine and Alana Kane, the immersive 1970s Los Angeles setting, and the film's musical undertones. The narrative reflects on time, memory, and the bittersweet dance of young love in a rapidly changing world. Dive into the poetic world of Licorice Pizza and experience a timeless tale of youth, desire, and memory through Paul Thomas Anderson’s masterful lens.
Listening well to this "Banana Moon" would sound more like a collection of noble knick-knacks, disjointed outtakes that for one reason or another could not get married with Gong. There are so many, many ideas in that jumble of album tracks, but all those ideas can never be owned, that's the rule of the game, you can only tune in temporarily.
Listening well to this "Banana Moon" would sound more like a collection of noble knick-knacks, disjointed outtakes that for one reason or another could not get married with Gong.
There are so many, many ideas in that jumble of album tracks, but all those ideas can never be owned, that's the rule of the game, you can only tune in temporarily.
Banana Moon is Daevid Allen’s vibrant and psychedelic solo debut from 1971, marked by avant-garde sounds influenced by the Canterbury scene. The album blends colorful musical sketches with lyrical whimsy and collaborations from notable artists like Robert Wyatt and Kevin Ayers. Though disjointed and experimental, it remains a charming, wild adventure reflecting Allen's unique artistic vision. The review highlights standout tracks like "Memoires" and "White Neck Blooze" as special moments. Banana Moon invites listeners into a surreal musical universe filled with poetic imagery and experimental spirit. Dive into Daevid Allen’s Banana Moon and explore the colorful depths of psychedelic Canterbury sound today!
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