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 "Perhaps the key to understanding 'Love Is Simple' is already in the title... simplicity understood as transparency, being what is seen, without masks or musical intellectualism."

 "Everything and its opposite, therefore, as if to quiet possible insinuations about their artistic purposes at the outset. This is who we are, take it or leave it."

Akron/Family’s album Love Is Simple is a sincere and unpretentious tribute to love, blending folk, gospel, and psychedelic influences. The album embraces simplicity, emotional honesty, and a rich kaleidoscope of musical styles. Its songs range from tranquil lullabies to lively country folk and free jazz bursts, reflecting the band’s varied inspirations. The review appreciates the album’s straightforward pleasure and lasting emotional impact. Listen to Akron/Family’s Love Is Simple and experience their heartfelt tribute to love and musical sincerity.

 The usual issue of putting too much on the plate: when the sausages are ready, the lamb chop is raw, and the chicken breast is burnt.

 For me, a schizophrenic album, from which I asked nothing but am receiving a lot in return.

Liars' self-titled album presents a diverse and experimental sound, blending punk funk roots with tribal and psychedelic elements. Though somewhat uneven in cohesion, the album shines through its guitar-driven tracks and creative freedom. The reviewer praises the album as a rewarding, intense experience and a possible transitional phase showcasing the band's boldness. Discover Liars' experimental sound — listen to their daring self-titled album today!

 "This album certainly belongs to the intellectual and cerebral sphere of music, but with a remote tempered steel core well hidden between the sheets, warm and reassuring from the inside."

 "A bit like feeling like a child again, curled up in a room under grandma’s blanket."

Alex Delivery's 'Star Destroyer' is a cerebral yet emotionally warm album that pushes genre boundaries in electronic and indie music. The review highlights the album’s layered soundscapes, blending glitch, synth, and pastoral elements with a unique mood. Despite its complex nature, the album delivers subtle, comforting emotions beneath its intellectual surface, appealing to listeners seeking depth and warmth. The reviewer compares the work to Animal Collective and Kraftwerk, emphasizing its unique identity. Dive into Alex Delivery's 'Star Destroyer' and experience a cerebral yet warmly emotional journey through genre-bending electronic soundscapes.

 They revel gleefully in the vivid musical pool spanning between '67 and '72, with a marked preference for the annus mirabilis 1969.

 'Mosquito Lantern' is the perfect fusion of hard garage and space organ, pure '69 through and through.

The Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound's album 'Ekranoplan' delivers a rich psychedelic experience deeply rooted in the California music scene. It channels influences from the late '60s to early '70s, blending hard garage, folk, and space rock. The band’s sound prominently echoes peers like Comets On Fire while adding their own wild edge. Recommended for fans of psychedelic and hard rock fusion. Dive into 'Ekranoplan' and experience a vibrant revival of classic psychedelic rock today!

 An album for a few, but not due to excessive difficulty of listening, but due to the prolixity and perhaps excessive adherence to the sources.

 'Beyond The Dusty Hills' is a perfect example and an almost pedantic reproduction, albeit with a commendable approach to improvisation.

The review critically examines La Otracina’s album 'Tonal Ellipse Of The One', noting its strong adherence to 1970s krautrock classics, especially Guru Guru. The album showcases moments of solid improvisation and fusion with free jazz and post-rock but risks sounding like a clone of its inspirations. While the musicianship is commendable, the work’s appeal is limited to a niche audience due to its length and stylistic loyalty. Discover La Otracina’s hypnotic krautrock-inspired journey—listen now if you enjoy experimental retro vibes.

 This hypnotic melodic formula has positively won me over.

 An album of uncertain paternity, but birthed and nurtured by four nurturing and musically gifted mothers.

Electrelane's 2007 album 'No Shouts, No Calls' explores hypnotic melodies influenced by krautrock and psychedelic sounds. Balancing smooth melodic progressions with experimental elements, the band refines their sound without losing originality. The review praises the album's hypnotic tracks, minimal rhythms, and Verity Susman’s distinctive vocals. Recommended for listeners seeking thoughtful, female-driven indie rock. Listen to Electrelane’s 'No Shouts, No Calls' and immerse yourself in its unique melodic psychedelia.

 The Grails are children of a trend, psychedelia, which is nothing but the reactualization of primordial ritual instincts.

 The whole [album] is a musical unicum of rare cohesion.

The review explores Grails' album Burning Off Impurities as a contemporary manifestation of ancient musical rituals. It highlights the hypnotic rhythms and transcultural instrumentation that evoke shamanistic trance states. The album is praised for its cohesive fusion of archaic impulses with modern psychedelic sensibilities, offering a unique listening experience. The reviewer regards it as a calm, ritualistic musical journey rather than just an album. Dive into Grails' Burning Off Impurities and experience a mesmerizing fusion of ancient ritual and modern psychedelia today!

 With the new millennium, there seems to have been a slight turnaround both in terms of criticism, more open to making the right distinctions within the Progressive scene.

 If every now and then you can’t resist the temptation of a nice ice cream after a sandwich with krauts, sausages, and mustard, well this album is just for you.

Titan's debut album 'A Raining Sun Of Light And Love For You And You And You' offers a complex blend of progressive rock, heavy guitars, and psychedelic space rock. The album's four lengthy tracks showcase dynamic shifts between folk, metal, and jazz-like moments, appealing to fans of experimental heavy music. While the album’s intensity may challenge some listeners, it stands as a strong example of modern progressive influences thoughtfully blended with vintage styles. Dive into Titan’s intense and innovative progressive psychedelic album—listen now for a heavy, complex musical journey!

 Credit goes to the guitar of Michio Kurihara, which erupts streams of acidic lava on the intimate flow of "Rainbow".

 Kurihara seems almost like a standby automaton, awakened on command to devastate the synapses with his solo outbursts.

The review starts skeptical of Boris' Rainbow due to past inconsistent efforts but shifts to praise Michio Kurihara's guitar contributions. Kurihara's acid-distorted solos elevate the album, blending with Boris’ melodic experiments. The album combines heavy influences with calm passages, though the best moments are those featuring Kurihara's standout guitar work. The reviewer imagines Kurihara ready to ignite further sonic chaos. Listen to Rainbow to experience Michio Kurihara’s fiery guitar and Boris’ unique melodic experimentations.

 "The Other Half fit well into the category of 'Bands with Balls.'"

 "Fuzzed guitar, cavernous bass, thundering drums, and screaming vocals. Essentially the ABC of every good rock orgasm."

The Other Half's self-titled 1968 album captures a raw and visceral moment in the evolution of garage rock into psychedelic sound. Known for its fuzzed guitars, pounding rhythms, and primal energy, the album reflects the American counterculture of the era. Featuring tracks like 'Feathered Fish' and 'Mr. Pharmacist,' the band delivers a bold and seminal rock experience. Despite a brief career and lineup changes, their influence endures among classic rock enthusiasts. Dive into The Other Half's explosive 1968 album and experience classic psychedelic garage rock at its rawest!