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 Uncle Acid and company are simply the best doom band of these years, they put the latest Electric Wizard to shame.

 An album that, in its driven derivativeness, mixes the aforementioned influences with such perfect balance, that it can easily rise to a classic of the genre.

Blood Lust by Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats expertly channels early 70s Birmingham hard rock and occult sounds. The album combines Sabbath-like riffs, psychedelic vocals, and vintage tones to create a modern classic in the doom genre. Standout tracks like "I'll Cut You Down" and "Ritual Knife" showcase the band's mastery. The review praises its nostalgic yet fresh feel and compares it favorably to Electric Wizard. Dive into Blood Lust and experience a timeless journey through classic occult doom rock today!

 42 minutes of the best hypnotic psychedelia of the year.

 Among the best psychedelic records of 2011.

Cave's 'Neverendless' delivers a solid krautrock-inspired journey with five captivating tracks. The album skillfully channels Neu! and Can influences alongside a fusion of styles. While it offers no groundbreaking novelty, its hypnotic and psychedelic atmosphere ranks it among the best psychedelic releases of 2011. Listen to Cave's 'Neverendless' and experience a top hypnotic krautrock and psychedelic fusion today!

 Heavens open! To the (very) pop garage notes of “Modern Art”, my daughter, and I believe many other children, literally goes crazy.

 They seem the only ones carrying on the musical legacy of the Ramones, with the same capacity for synthesis, melody, and mind-bending lyrics.

Arabia Mountain by Black Lips is praised for its playful mix of garage rock and melodic pop. The album introduces unique instruments while maintaining energetic and catchy songwriting reminiscent of the Ramones. It appeals not only to underground music fans but surprisingly also to children, showcasing the band's mischievous charm and evolving sound. The review highlights the album's consistent quality and its standout tracks. Listen to Black Lips’ Arabia Mountain and experience a fresh take on garage rock that even kids love!

 These little-known Hills are no exception, confidently inserted into the typically German psychedelic trance tradition, seasoning it with West Coast influences.

 The perfect soundtrack for the next infernal trip to Ikea, preferably on a Sunday afternoon.

Master Sleeps by Hills is a compelling Swedish psychedelic trance album that blends German and West Coast influences with personal flair. The review praises its spacey guitars, meditative moments, and hypnotic rhythms across six tracks. Highlights include "Rise Again" and "Death Shall Come," noted for their immersive musical journeys. It stands as an ideal soundtrack for fans of intricate, atmospheric rock. Dive into Hills' Master Sleeps for a mesmerizing psychedelic trip and discover the vibrant Swedish space rock scene today!

 In true Gainsbourg tradition, the duo renews the glories of the 60's toxic-male-femme fatale singing duo, spiced with practically perfect Farfisa and fuzz.

 A couple of tracks also scratch Velvetian blackboards, hypnotizing quite a bit.

The Limiñanas’ self-titled album offers a compelling blend of 60s French pop and garage rock, seamlessly mixing hypnotic basslines and vintage instrumentation. The duo channels the spirit of Gainsbourg and the male-femme fatale dynamic with catchy, simple tracks sung mostly in French. The album stands out as a refreshing and sophisticated contribution to contemporary pop rock with psychedelic undertones. Listen to The Limiñanas for a stylish trip into vintage French garage pop magic!

 It’s the zero degree of rhythm that counts, that obfuscating fixation of the senses which... has incredibly opened mental autobahns for wildly diverse groups over 40 years and more.

 'Mazes' is anything but labyrinthine in the unfolding of its 8 tracks. Faithful to what was written above, the two create hypnotic mental landscapes based on elliptical and self-same rhythms and phrasing.

Moon Duo's 'Mazes' is a hypnotic psych-rock album that channels the influence of the Velvet Underground and Spacemen 3. With repetitive rhythms and elliptical phrasing, it explores both familiar and new sonic territories. The album balances Krautrock-inspired textures with semi-pop elements, resulting in a compelling and trance-like experience. Highlights include tracks like 'Run Around' and the title track 'Mazes,' combining vintage sounds with modern flair. Dive into Moon Duo's 'Mazes' and experience a hypnotic psych-rock journey—listen now and get lost in the rhythms!

 The MMOSS, though from Boston, achieve a small musical miracle: remember and revive, but without reviving and exhuming, the good Syd and all that 66/67 London atmosphere.

 Certainly, you won’t find the philosopher’s stone of future music in the grooves of this “I”, but just a handful of songs now more pop now more psychedelic, practically perfect.

The review praises MMOSS - I for successfully evoking the psychedelic and imaginative atmosphere of 1960s London music, blending it with protest folk and modern influences. The album is noted for its short, hypnotic songs and tasteful use of flute, avoiding clichés. Highlighted tracks like "Grow Down" and "Maryanne Rising" showcase the band's blend of vintage and fresh sounds. Overall, the album is regarded as a nearly perfect psychedelic folk revival. Dive into MMOSS - I and experience a fresh take on psychedelic folk—listen now and explore its hypnotic charm!

 "The entire work flows on the thread of the alternation between emptiness and fullness, between the tragic and the melancholic, between surrender and rebellion."

 "Eight total tracks, eight almost perfect hits. A rarity in these times."

Grails' Deep Politics is an evocative instrumental album characterized by melancholic and dark atmospheres. It draws interpretive connections to the graphic novel V for Vendetta. The album balances tribal and chamber music influences without ever sounding pompous. Standout tracks include a Bruno Nicolai cover and the bluesy 'Almost Grew My Hair.' A rare and compelling eight-track release. Dive into Grails' Deep Politics and experience a hauntingly beautiful instrumental journey.

 Once you’ve heard it, you can’t mistake [Pecknold's voice] for any other.

 The album holds sensations and moods that are mostly otherworldly, like a cosmological expansion yet entirely internal.

Fleet Foxes' 'Helplessness Blues' explores themes of growth and disillusionment with a deeper, more layered folk sound than their debut. The album's use of varied instrumentation and Robyn Pecknold's unique voice creates a richly textured experience. Its blend of American and British folk influences results in evocative, experimental tracks. Though less immediate than their first album, this release rewards patient listeners with intricate musical and lyrical details. Overall, 'Helplessness Blues' stands as a sophisticated continuation of Fleet Foxes' folk journey. Dive into Fleet Foxes' intricate folk soundscape and experience the emotional depth of Helplessness Blues today!

 Like this “Litanies”, a little gem released between the end of last year and the beginning of this year, the debut work of the Royal Baths, from Frisco.

 Avoid listening in spring if you don’t want to ruin your picnic with a nice deluge. You’ve been warned.

Royal Baths' debut album 'Litanies' offers a dark, hypnotic psychedelic experience rooted in San Francisco's music scene. The album combines echoes of Velvet Underground's skeletal psychedelia with rough Beach Boys-style choruses and fuzz-driven rhythms. While the pattern repeats somewhat across nine tracks, the timeless composition and unhealthy charm make it a noteworthy release. Listeners are encouraged to take their time to fully appreciate its haunting beauty. Take time to explore Royal Baths' 'Litanies' and immerse yourself in its dark, hypnotic psychedelia today.