Shiva Burlesque

The Profile

Shiva Burlesque was a Los Angeles–based psych-rock band active in the late 1980s, best known for two albums, Shiva Burlesque and Mercury Blues. The project featured Grant Lee Phillips and attracted praise for its cinematic songwriting and psychedelic-Americana sound.

Band associated with Grant Lee Phillips; recorded two albums cited in DeBaser reviews; linked to the Los Angeles psych/rock scene; preceded Grant Lee Phillips' later project Grant Lee Buffalo.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Shiva Burlesque's evocative psychedelic-Americana sound and songwriting. Reviewers highlight cinematic lyrics, western imagery and strong musicianship. The band is noted as an important early project of Grant Lee Phillips.