★★★★☆ = Quality release and suggested listening
What’s it sound like?
Prog rock meets sea shanties
Thoughts
Not usually a fan of goofy concept records but the songwriting is impressive here.
Reminds me of super furry animals at times, enjoyable listen.
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https://www.discogs.com/Ween-The-Mollusk/release/261830
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★★★☆☆ = Good!
What’s it sound like?
Noirish post rock
Thoughts
The guitar has a certain Americana shimmer/reverb that really develops the texture here, creating a creepy David Lynch atmosphere. Each track tends to feature some background ambient noise like a slight rumble and a high pitched tone.
Highly repetitive but with subtle changes that unfold gloriously to the patient listener.
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https://www.discogs.com/Labradford-Mi-Media-Naranja/release/408838
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★★★☆☆ = Good!
What’s it sound like?
Funky instrumental rhythm and blues
Thoughts
Dirty like the meters with the great Jimmy McGriff on organ. This recording is particularly rich which makes it a great example of the era. Not a lot of variety but it’s constantly building and unfolding, made especially effective by the use of brass.
The 2nd half after bird wave is where it’s at.
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https://www.discogs.com/Jimmy-McGriff-Electric-Funk/release/2557960
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