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 Our guys play a sport that combines disparate musical characteristics, attempting to unite rarefied, almost ambient atmospheres with syncopated rhythms, rubbery bass, horns, and more.

 By the end of the 6 minutes of the finale "Rodeo," your finger quickly hits the repeat button; the guys deserve it.

Squid's Town Centre is a compelling 23-minute mini LP from London newcomers blending diverse genres like post-punk, jazz, funk, and ambient. The album's four distinct tracks showcase skilled musicianship and inventive arrangements, drawing comparisons to artists like Talk Talk, Gomez, and Talking Heads. The review praises the inspired singer-drummer and anticipates their full-length debut in 2020. Overall, it's a fresh and inventive listen that demands repeat plays. Listen to Squid's Town Centre now and experience their unique mix of post-punk, jazz, and funk before their 2020 debut!

 "The Wand, luckily/skillfully, manage the impossible feat of improving over time."

 "The opening duo would be enough to justify the ticket price... a versatile example of '70s psychedelia with plenty of personality."

Wand's 'Laughing Matter' is a bold 70-minute psychedelic album that continues the band's upward trajectory. Drawing on '70s psychedelia with modern flair, it showcases wide-ranging styles from dream pop to hard-punk riffs. The album's versatility and musical talent of Corey Hanson shine throughout, making it a standout release. It is praised as one of the best albums of the year. Listen to Wand's 'Laughing Matter' and explore the rich depths of modern psychedelic rock today!

 Somnium dramatically raises the stakes for the now thirty-year-old Jacco, managing to be probably the best album he has made so far.

 The sensation is that of a soundtrack from some sci-fi movie of the ’70s, but with an almost hippie melancholic soul.

Jacco Gardner’s Somnium marks a creative leap with an instrumental album focused on analog synths and 70s-inspired psychedelic moods. It evokes a dystopian yet melancholic sci-fi atmosphere. The album stands out as his best work, merging vintage synth sounds with hypnotic, spatial psychedelia. Highlights include the tracks Rising, Volva, and Past Navigator. Somnium is regarded as one of the best psychedelic releases of the year. Explore Jacco Gardner’s Somnium and experience a hypnotic blend of 70s synth psychedelia and futuristic sounds.

 Tucker is a sui generis singer-songwriter, endowed with a distinctive and lullaby-like vocal timbre.

 Don’t Look Away brings a nice mix of hypnotic acoustic songs, krautrock mantras, and refined arrangements.

After a six-year hiatus, Alexander Tucker returns with Don’t Look Away, completing a trilogy begun in 2011. The album blends hypnotic folk, krautrock mantras, and refined melodies, showcasing a matured artistic vision. Notable tracks range from pastoral folk to electroacoustic ballads and hypnotic loops. The album balances accessibility with experimental elements, reaffirming Tucker’s unique style. Explore Alexander Tucker’s Don’t Look Away for a mesmerizing journey through hypnotic folk and experimental soundscapes.

 The electroacoustic parts were the best of that album, at once hypnotic and easily accessible.

 A great album and band, continuing the excellent psychedelic tradition of the Land of the Rising Sun.

Masana Temples by Tokyo-based Kikagaku Moyo offers a less electric but more complex psychedelic experience, veering toward progressive rock. The album skillfully balances hypnotic electroacoustic elements and krautrock influences without becoming monotonous. Standout tracks showcase dynamic shifts and controlled hypnotic atmospheres. This release solidifies the band's place among the best psychedelic acts from Japan in 2018. Listen to Masana Temples and experience a unique journey through psychedelic and progressive soundscapes!

 Just the opening track "The Brazilian" is enough to catapult you into some dystopian future imagined between the late '70s and early '80s.

 An operation that only succeeds for musicians with great sensitivity.

Beak's third album, >>>, continues their journey with quirky synth-based pop and motorik rhythms. The album evokes a Carpenter-esque cinematic atmosphere, blending dissonance, ambient touches, and post-punk influences. Standout tracks like "The Brazilian" and "When We Fall" showcase their experimental range. It's a sensitive and inventive record, considered one of the year's notable releases. Dive into Beak's >>> and explore their eclectic synth-pop soundscape today!

 The singer’s voice is now the added value of the album.

 Heavy album of the year? For now, yes, and hands down.

This review covers Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs' album 'King Of Cowards,' highlighting the band's evolution with more accessible track lengths and a compelling mix of heavy stoner rock and psychedelic doom. The vocalist's unique shouted-cavernous style is praised for adding atmosphere. The album showcases strong influences from Toni Iommi, Electric Wizard, and Hawkwind, earning it high regard as a top heavy album of the year. Dive into 'King Of Cowards' and experience the heavy, psychedelic stoner rock journey of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs now!

 At the antithesis in terms of approach, 'Anthemic Aggressor' is a trip of cosmic synths and amphetamine rhythm.

 If you want a blend of what’s been described so far, dive into 'Last Peace': a soft start, between post-rock and psychedelia, which halfway through accelerates for a controlled assault.

Smote Reverser marks a continued evolution for John Dwyer's Oh Sees, blending psychedelic sounds with complex song structures and dynamic instrumentation. The album embraces a less noisy, more progressive approach without fully committing to 'prog' labels. Standout tracks feature cosmic synths, tribal psych rhythms, and memorable guitar riffs. Despite slight imperfections, the album balances quality and quantity impressively. Listen to Oh Sees' Smote Reverser to experience a fresh mix of psychedelic rock and compelling musical innovation!

 "Exemplary in this sense is 'Soliloquy for Michael Brown', a restless sax angrily shouting over a base of congas."

 "Music as good for the mind as it is invigorating for the body."

The 2018 album 'An Angel Fell' by Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids stands out as a powerful and politically charged jazz record. It blends traditional African sounds with jazz influences, including echoes of Sun Ra. The music is both thought-provoking and physically energizing, with standout tracks like 'Tinoge' and the tribute to Michael Brown showcasing deep emotion and complex musicianship. Discover the vibrant fusion of jazz and African rhythms in 'An Angel Fell' – listen now and feel the music's powerful message.

 What does defeat sound like? Primarily the moral one, which pertains to our being...

 The album is equally mournful, sad, moderately hopeful, absolutely cynical, probably painful, certainly beautiful.

The review reflects on the emotional depth of Spiritualized’s album And Nothing Hurt, describing it as a portrayal of moral defeat mixed with subtle hope. The album’s mournful, cynical yet beautiful sound is highlighted as possibly the band’s best work since 1997. The reviewer praises its ability to capture lingering sadness with a touch of humor and resilience. Listen to Spiritualized’s And Nothing Hurt to experience a hauntingly beautiful journey through defeat and hope.