Psychedelia and the Surroundings I've Been Listening To Recently.
of Montreal - Innocence Reaches (Polyvinyl Records, September 02, 2016)
Failed. Frankly uninspired. Mellifluous pop with electronic keyboards and an absolutely unbearable glam aftertaste. Truly a bad record.
Horse Lords - Interventions (Northern Spy Records, April 29, 2016)
One of the best albums I've listened to this year. It's hard to talk about psychedelia in this case. Iād rather speak of avant-garde music mixed with no-wave sounds and the more intellectual wave akin to Tuxedomoon, kraut, and West African sounds. A blast.
Thee Oh Sees - A Weird Exits (Castle Face Records, August 12, 2016)
Nothing to say. For me, they don't miss a shot.
White Owl - In League With the Devil (Self-released, June 12, 2016)
A surprise. I wouldnāt call it a masterpiece, but itās definitely a very well-made and highly listenable record from a still little-known neo-psychedelic band. Highly recommended.
Gap Dream - This Is Gap Dream (Burger Records, July 22, 2016)
Here we might be talking more about garage with the use of instruments and sounds typical of other genres like synthpop or shoegaze. Those who love these sounds will really enjoy it.
Marching Church - Coming Down: Sessions In April 12' (Sacred Bones Records, February 19, 2016)
There's no sense in missing any release from Sacred Bones Records. Highly recommended 12', with a very experimental side and references to wave and bands like Suicide, alongside a long odyssey of free-jazz lasting over twenty minutes. Boom.
The Dentists - Some People Are On the Pich They Think It's All Over It Is Now (Spruck Records, 1985)
One of the masterpieces of music from that decade. Also a tribute to the victory of the Three Lions at the 1966 World Cup. A fundamental record, no doubt about it.
Allah-Las - Calico Review (Mexican Summer, September 09, 2016)
For me, a big disappointment and a step back. Less pyramid-like and more focused on gathering a larger audience, the album sounds much less garage and more like a commercial product. I hope for their sake it works to attract listeners.
Honey - Love Is Hard (Wharf Cat Records, May 06, 2016)
Love Is Hard? Absolutely true. Debut album from this garage trio with Stooges-like and at the same time sinister sounds. It features a member of Psychic Ills and one from Amen Dunes. Some references to Spacemen 3, but above all, a lot of noise. Nice.
Now I think Iāll fuck off for a bit, but I hope to be back soon with some new reviews. Bye guys. Love you all. Indistinctly.
