All posts tagged 'psychedelia'
Daddy’s Home // St. Vincent
Annie Clark wrangles a myriad of vintage sounds and gives them a stunning contemporary sheen, but it is in service of a world unquestionably her own. David Bowie and Mia Wallace had a sweet baby girl and abandoned her in South Queens.
1 // Drongo
The record takes listeners on a spectacular musical safari, zipping between genres without ever feeling the slightest bit disjointed.
Glowing in the Dark // Django Django
The album dusky psychedelic pop is covered in so much haze that, despite serious musical detours, tracks tend to blend together. It’s a good blend, though.
Painting the Roses // Midnight Sister
Part dramatic dream, part sun-soaked soliloquy, part love letter to mid-century pop rock, Midnight Sister have sewn together a wistful, woozy record.
Nothing as the Ideal // All Them Witches
A sumptuously produced blend of folk, post-rock, and psychedelia, all with a smokey stoner sheen. When it gets rolling the grooves are irresistible.
Dreamland // Glass Animals
The album is a nostalgia trip and, unintentionally(?), the longest ‘only Millenials will remember’ meme in some time.
Mordechai // Khruangbin
Relaxing yet affecting, these songs are begging to be listened to with a chilled beverage in hand, alongside friends, watching the sun go down.
The Moon & Antarctica // Modest Mouse
Provided you're in the right mood, The Moon & Antarctica is one of the standout indie rock releases of the 2000s.
The Slow Rush // Tame Impala
Kevin Parker’s latest project has all the hallmarks of what came before, and it pushes harder on his more avant garde sensibilities.
Let It Bleed // The Rolling Stones
Blues, psychedelia, jazz, and gospel are all deeply ingrained in the music. This is a rock record, but every track has a flavour of its own.
Bottle It In // Kurt Vile
The whole record has an easiness of manner, content to be the sonic backdrop for a wanderer with no particular destination in mind.
Smote Reverser // Oh Sees
From its ludicrous track names to its filter-free kitchen sink instrumentation, *Smote Reverser* is an hour-long marathon of pretentiousness and tedium.
Shades of Deep Purple // Deep Purple
The sonic scenery is colourful and smoky, and the band sound like they’re having the time of their lives. It's loose, but it's endearing too.
Paul Marchesani: ‘I always knew my music was connected in some way.’
Paul G. Marchesani is a freelance producer and radio host from Philadelphia who's building a shared musical universe one album at a time.
"Awaken, My Love!" // Childish Gambino
The album boasts a lush, colourful sound, drawing from elements of funk and soul to create an impressively modern vibe. It's just a shame it's so cartoonish.
Surrealistic Pillow // Jefferson Airplane
A staple of the psychedelic folk-rock genre, feeling as fresh and vibrant now as it did in 1967. It sounds like a wonderful montage of the ’60s.
Gish // The Smashing Pumpkins
The record is a rich and gloriously grubby collage of sounds. It stands somewhere between Pixies and Nirvana, with an added injection of psychedelic rock.
Electric Ladyland // The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Instinctive, messy, and rambling, with shimmers of the divine. Electric Ladyland speaks in a kind of rock and roll tongues, with Jimi Hendrix front and centre.
Sexwitch // Sexwitch
Impressive vocal performances and a hugely gratifying tribal rhythm section ensure *Sexwitch* makes for an enjoyable — if limited — experience.
Revolver // The Beatles
One of the most enjoyable pop albums of all time, an iconic work that will forever be used as an example for songwriting expertise.