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Nobody looks like they want to move into Feb yet so I'll kick things off. Real world finds are non-existent at the moment so I've been picking up some reasonably priced reissues lately.
We'll start with some new stuff though.
Came across these through a recent thread on here but can't remember now which thread it was though but thanks to whoever posted them.
Knifeworld - Buried Alone : Tales Of Crushing Defeat.
Knifeworld - The Unravelling. Two albums from this proggy/pop psychy band fronted by the wild-eyed Kavus Torabi with Melanie Woods (former drummer for Sidi Bou Said) adding counterpoint vocals. This is music to sit down and explore. Their music is described as unusual, complex, dense and exhiliarating and I can't argue with that.
Syd Arthur - Sound Mirror (Harvest). Some more modern pop-inspired psych that kicks along nicely.
Human Instinct - Human Instinct 1969-1971. Triple lp boxset of their first 3 albums. Brilliant stuff from a great New Zealand band with the legendary Billy TK on guitar. This goes from blues/garage rock to psych/prog in the later material. Think the Pins In It album is my favourite - the change of bass player seems to have given them a bit more of a groove.
You Really Got Me from Burning Up Years
Black Sally from Stoned Guitar
Rainbow World from Pins In It
Human Instinct - Kiwi Psych Heads singles 1966-1971. Followed up the boxset with this cheap collection of their 45 releases over that time period. Fills in a few gaps that the albums miss.
A Day In My Mind's Mind
The Daisy Chain - Straight Or Lame. This came up cheap on Norman so quickly grabbed a copy. Great West Coast pop psych with femme vocals. The track Zzotto sounds very Stereolab-like.
Medusa - First Step Beyond. Previously unreleased psych rock beautifully packaged once again by Numero Records with a lovely mock-velvet cover and embossed gold and red artwork. The music's not bad either.
Quatrain - S/T. West Coast psych rock from '69. Picked up the Sundazed re with an extra album of unissued material.
Jim Sullivan - UFO. Don't think this one needs an introduction here. Not a bad track on this.
The Lebron Brothers Orchestra - Psychedelic Goes Latin. Can't be the first one that's been drawn to that title and yes it is in no way psychedelic. Still a decent album though when you fancy a bit of boogaloo.
Terry Smith - Fall Out. Scott Walker produced jazz guitar with a strong backing band. Could sizzle a bit more but overall it's a good listen. Decent cover of Look Of Love with a nice flute solo.
The David - Another Day, Another Lifetime. Cracking album with plenty of psychy guitar and organ. Reminds me of Love in parts.
Hollins & Starr - Sidewalks Talking. Think this one's got a few fans on here.
Affinity - S/T. Again very late to the party on this one.
John Bunyan's Progressive Pilgrims - Apricot Brandy & Albatross. One of the better exploito albums I believe. Plenty to like on this with fuzz guitar and organ aplenty.
We'll start with some new stuff though.
Came across these through a recent thread on here but can't remember now which thread it was though but thanks to whoever posted them.
Knifeworld - Buried Alone : Tales Of Crushing Defeat.
Knifeworld - The Unravelling. Two albums from this proggy/pop psychy band fronted by the wild-eyed Kavus Torabi with Melanie Woods (former drummer for Sidi Bou Said) adding counterpoint vocals. This is music to sit down and explore. Their music is described as unusual, complex, dense and exhiliarating and I can't argue with that.
Syd Arthur - Sound Mirror (Harvest). Some more modern pop-inspired psych that kicks along nicely.
Human Instinct - Human Instinct 1969-1971. Triple lp boxset of their first 3 albums. Brilliant stuff from a great New Zealand band with the legendary Billy TK on guitar. This goes from blues/garage rock to psych/prog in the later material. Think the Pins In It album is my favourite - the change of bass player seems to have given them a bit more of a groove.
You Really Got Me from Burning Up Years
Black Sally from Stoned Guitar
Rainbow World from Pins In It
Human Instinct - Kiwi Psych Heads singles 1966-1971. Followed up the boxset with this cheap collection of their 45 releases over that time period. Fills in a few gaps that the albums miss.
A Day In My Mind's Mind
The Daisy Chain - Straight Or Lame. This came up cheap on Norman so quickly grabbed a copy. Great West Coast pop psych with femme vocals. The track Zzotto sounds very Stereolab-like.
Medusa - First Step Beyond. Previously unreleased psych rock beautifully packaged once again by Numero Records with a lovely mock-velvet cover and embossed gold and red artwork. The music's not bad either.
Quatrain - S/T. West Coast psych rock from '69. Picked up the Sundazed re with an extra album of unissued material.
Jim Sullivan - UFO. Don't think this one needs an introduction here. Not a bad track on this.
The Lebron Brothers Orchestra - Psychedelic Goes Latin. Can't be the first one that's been drawn to that title and yes it is in no way psychedelic. Still a decent album though when you fancy a bit of boogaloo.
Terry Smith - Fall Out. Scott Walker produced jazz guitar with a strong backing band. Could sizzle a bit more but overall it's a good listen. Decent cover of Look Of Love with a nice flute solo.
The David - Another Day, Another Lifetime. Cracking album with plenty of psychy guitar and organ. Reminds me of Love in parts.
Hollins & Starr - Sidewalks Talking. Think this one's got a few fans on here.
Affinity - S/T. Again very late to the party on this one.
John Bunyan's Progressive Pilgrims - Apricot Brandy & Albatross. One of the better exploito albums I believe. Plenty to like on this with fuzz guitar and organ aplenty.
Glad you enjoyed them.
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