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The Brian Jonestown Massacre

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American music project led by Anton Newcombe, active since 1990. Known for a prolific output and a sound drawing heavily on 1960s psychedelia, shoegaze and krautrock, with a frequently changing lineup around Newcombe.

Led by Anton Newcombe (constant member and principal songwriter). Band name references Brian Jones and the Jonestown massacre (as noted in reviews). Influences cited across reviews include Velvet Underground, Spacemen 3 and 60s Rolling Stones. Subject of the documentary Dig! (publicly documented).

DeBaser reviews emphasise The Brian Jonestown Massacre as a prolific, 60s‑infused psychedelic project led by Anton Newcombe. Critics celebrate landmark albums (Methodrone, My Bloody Underground, Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request) and recurring motifs: kraut grooves, shoegaze drones and vintage pop/folk. Lineup fluidity and Newcombe's leadership are recurrent themes.

For:Fans of psychedelic rock, shoegaze and neo-psychedelia; listeners who like 60s/70s revivalism and prolific, auteur‑led bands.

 For once, I had it right.

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 If it's not broken, don't replace it. Leave it alone.

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