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March 8, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

The 1001 Albums Challenge # 39: Ananda Shankar – “Ananda Shankar”

I’m thinking that I’ve never really heard Ananda Shankar even though I know the name. And when I get to this, his self-titled debut I realise I do know this music, have heard a few of the piece; though never the whole album. So it was fun to sit down with this and follow it […]
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February 4, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

The 1001 Albums Challenge # 29: The Incredible String Band – “The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter”

I am pretty green when it comes to The Incredible String Band. One of those groups I’ve read about more than I’ve listened to. That said, I did read a book about the British psych/folk scene of the 60s/70s and it prompted me to buy a compilation of the String Band’s “hits” – not that […]
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December 27, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

The 1001 Albums Challenge # 22: The Beau Brummels – “Triangle”

Another great revelation here, another reason to do this challenge, to read this book and make sure I check out the albums I haven’t previously hear. I know The Beau Brummels as reference only. If I’d ever previously heard any of their music I’d never stopped to identify it; I’m sure I’ve never head them. […]
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July 20, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

The Beach Boys: 1967 – Sunshine Tomorrow

The Beach Boys 1967 – Sunshine Tomorrow Capitol As a Beach Boys fanatic this is gold to me – and that’s what these sort of reissues are about, catering to the existing fans, fleshing out the story, giving added depth. Yes, there’s a cynical cash-grab (always) attached too. But this one fulfils its promise of […]
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March 2, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

The Nudge: Dark Arts

The Nudge Dark Arts Keen For A Nudge LTD. This is album number two for Wellington trio The Nudge. I’ve admired this band’s musicianship – all great players individually, and collectively – without ever being hugely connected to/engaged with their music. By that I mean I never actually heard the debut album but I was […]
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January 31, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

The Flaming Lips: Oczy Mlody

The Flaming Lips Oczy Mlody Warner Bros. The Flaming Lips long ago earned their right to do what they like – and to (no doubt) always like what they do. No mean feat considering they’ve stayed on a major label and stayed a cult-act. Theirs is a unique story. But somewhere in there is a […]
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October 12, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger: GOASTT Stories (ep)

The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger GOASTT Stories (ep) Chimera Music Since the incredible Midnight Sun, The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger (the duo comprised of Charlotte Kemp Muhl and Sean Lennon) continues to find things to say, and in fresh ways> There was the really great Long Gone EP and now this […]
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August 27, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

The Holydrug Couple: Noctuary

The Holydrug Couple Noctuary Sacred Bones Records Chilean duo The Holydrug Couple take Tame Impala’s power-pop twist on psychedelia and strip any bombast, this instead is the bedsit take (Willoweed), with creamy, dreamy, beach-inspired guitar undulations (Paisley) and a swirling world of carefree stoned-over grooves (Follow Your Way). If it’s a little slight at first, […]
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June 25, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Cian Nugent & The Cosmos: Born With The Caul

Cian Nugent & The Cosmos Born With The Caul NO QUARTER Alongside those wonderful albums released last year by Steve Gunn and also Chris Forsyth sits this – it’s Cian Nugent’s debut with his 4-piece band The Cosmos and it’s just three tracks – each one seemingly growing out of the one previous. We start […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Album Review, Born With The Caul, Chris Forsyth, Cian Nugent & The Cosmos, Folk, Guitar, Psychedelic, Richard Thompson, Steve Gunn ·

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May 28, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

V/A: A Day In My Mind’s Mind Volume Four

Various Artists A Day In My Mind’s Mind Volume Four Ode I’ve been enjoying Ode’s recent archival collections – the Ray Woolf one, for example. And here now we have the fourth in the Kiwi psychedelic-pop series, A Day In My Mind’s Mind. Subtitled Heavy Psych, Pop Psych & Sunshine Pop From NZ’s Psychedelic Period […]
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May 11, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Temples: Sun Structures

Temples Sun Structures Fat Possum Records This debut from British psychedelic rock band Temples has some strong moments – like the title track, arriving after the Black Keys-aping opener, Shelter Song. There’s nothing wrong with that opening track but no real voice to it – nothing to discern it. But Sun Structures bursts and crackles […]
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June 19, 2013 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: The Black Angels (June 19; Wgtn)

The Black Angels Bodega Wednesday, June 19 The way The Black Angels stand on stage and the songs just continue to tumble, no real duds, no dry spots, just a series of mini-revelations, well, it’s a bit like seeing The Brian Jonestown Massacre when on form, but with The Angels you get the feeling – […]
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