Ghost – Ghost
Style: Acid Folk, Prog, Psych
Vibes: Mystical, Medieval, Epic, Ancient, Forest, Retro, Exploratory, Ritualistic, Spiritual
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Neon Knights / Magick Lantern Cycle – Al-Kitab Alf Laylah Wa Laylah Vol. 1 – The Knight and the Wizard –
Split LP featuring two raw, psychedelic bands from Japan – one side of Neon Knight’s wild & heavy psych and another side of ritualistic acid folk from Magick Lantern Cycle.
Yves Tumor – Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)
Style: Glam-Rock, Psychedelic Goth-Pop, Post-Punk
Vibe: Romantic, Otherworldly, Dramatic, Sensual, Moody, Confident, Nocturnal, Longing, Retro, Sleazy, Bittersweet, Woozy, Surreal
Musical Qualities: Lush, Groovy, Sleek, Driving, Catchy, Dense, Sampling, Atmospheric
Cosmic Invention – Help Your Satori Mind
Style: Heavy-Psych
Vibe: Heavy, Bluesy, Rebellious, Fuzzy, Stoned, Energetic, Bombastic, Confident, Retro, Spacey
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Espers
Style: Wyrd Folk, Progressive Folk, Acid Folk
Moods: Forest, Sombre, Enchanting, Gloomy, Mystical, Medieval, sombre, Melancholy, Mellow, Mysterious
Tom Rapp – Stardancer
Style: Folk-Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Acid Folk, Country-influenced
Moods: Autumnal, Moody, Sombre, Bittersweet, Conscious, Eclectic, Melancholy, Political, Mellow, Morning, Mournful, Retro, Psychedelic, Rebellious, Warm
Instrumentation: Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Flute, Piano, Organ, Dumbek, Bongos, Drums, Congas, Cello, Vibraphone, Harmonica, Banjo, Mandolin, Wind Chimes, Vocal Harmonies, Bells
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Comets on Fire – Avatar
Styles: Heavy Psych, Noise Rock, Prog
Moods: Epic, Bombastic, Earthy, Retro, Stoned, Energetic, Psychedelic, Fantasy
Musical Qualities: Fuzzy, Shred, Noisy, Uncommon Time Signatures, Riffs, Bluesy
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Jimmy Campbell – Half Baked
Style: Baroque Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock
Moods: Lonely, Bittersweet, Introspective, Retro, Eclectic, Colorful, Loner
Musical Qualities: Lush, Melodic, Lyrical, Orchestral
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P.G. Six – Starry Mind
Style: Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Acid Folk, Americana
Moods: Reflective, Spring, Tender, Sunny, Warm, Breezy, Romantic, Intimate, Rustic, Bright, Contemplative, Fantasy, Introspective, Poetic, Retro, Uplifting, Mellow
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Shirley Horn Trio – A Lazy Afternoon
Style: Vocal Jazz
Moods: Uplifting, Sentimental, Elegant, Sunny, Passionate, Heartfelt, Playful, Romantic, Retro
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Technical, Melodic, Lush, Ballads
Instrumentation: Piano, Vocals, Upright Bass, Drums
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The Silence – The Silence
Style: Acid Folk, Psych Rock, Prog
Vibe: Mystical, Longing, Retro, Fuzzy, Sentimental, Warm, Nocturnal, Ancient, Mysterious, Eclectic
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Ghost – Hypnotic Underworld
Style: Prog, Psych Rock, Acid Folk
Vibe: Epic, Mysterious, Ancient, Eclectic, Suspenseful, Spiritual, Retro
Musical Qualities: Progressive, Odd Time Signatures, Riffs, Atmospheric, Complex
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The Silence – Hark the Silence
Style: Psych Rock, Prog
Vibe: Adventure, Epic, Mysterious, Fuzzy, Psychedelic, Retro, Energetic, Propulsive
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Dense, Jams, Progressive
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Organ, Saxophone, Electric Bass, Drums, Synthesizers, Flute, Tanpura
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Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Piñata
Style: Gangsta Rap
Vibe: Cinematic, Crime, Confident, Aggressive, Storytelling, Urban, Groovy, Warm, Hedonistic, Summer, Vulgar, Introspective, Triumphant, Dusty
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Technical, Rhythmic, Lush
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Jahari Massamba Unit – Pardon My French
Style: Black Classical Music, Spiritual Jazz, Organic Beat Music
Vibe: Kinetic, Spiritual, Playful, Groovy, Exploratory, Elegant, Intertwined, Retro, Loose
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Percussive, Acoustic, Rhythmic, Dubbed Out
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Kadhja Bonet – Childqueen
Style: Psychedelic Soul, Baroque Pop
Vibe: Elegant, Ethereal, Smooth, Romantic, Warm, Retro, Dramatic, Cosmic
Musical Qualities: Groovy, Lush, Orchestral, Melodic, Polished
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Klyfta – Cosmic Pilgrimage: The Klyfta Tapes (1972-1975)
This lost slab of mythical prog doesn’t shy away from indulging in the retro pleasures of instrumental psych-jammage and triumphant jazz-rock. The atmospheric guitar, spacey Moog, and Hammond organ playing are both epic and economical, nary a note wasted. Philip Grondahl’s violin playing on the opening track is especially heroic, recalling the flights of Jean-Luc Ponty or Mahavishnu’s Jerry Goodman. Despite their collective starward gaze, Klyfta remains firmly grounded by the tightness of the rhythm section. Aside from the explosive entropy of the first track (beginning with Anders Strand’s expansive upright bass solo), the grooves focus on repetitive momentum with unwavering determination.
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Daedelus – Invention / The Quiet Party
Originally released in 2002 on Plug Research Fat Beats Reissue with Quiet Party EP (2017) Format: LPx2, EP on D-Side Style: Glitch-Hop, IDM Vibe: Mellow, Nocturnal, Percussive, Retro (Victorian), Warm Musical Attributes: Glitchy, Digital, Electro-Acoustic, Sampling, Percussive, Melodic
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Stereolab – Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night
Style: Progressive Pop, Space Age Pop
Influences: Kosmische Musik, Bossa Nova, French Pop, Lounge
Vibe: Spacey, Lush, Retro-Futuristic, Catchy, Groovy, Motorik, Nocturnal, Uplifting
Musical Attributes: Melodic, Headphone Album, Odd Time Signatures, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Progressive, Lyrical
Lyrics: Philosophical, Political, Communist, Bi-Lingual (English and French)
Instrumentation: Synthesizers, Vibraphone, Drums, Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Brass, Strings, Keys (Organ, Clavinet, Harpsichord, Wurlitzer)
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Espers – II
Released in 2006 on Drag City Records Format: LP Style: Progressive Folk, Psych Folk Vibe: Melancholy, Psychedelic, Nocturnal, Sombre, Forest Musical Attributes: Melodic, Dynamic, Lush
M. Ward – Transfiguration of Vincent
Originally released in 2003 on Merge Jealous Butcher Indie Exclusive Reissue (2019) Format: LP, Blue
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Caribou – Andorra
Style: Psychedelic Pop
Vibe: Sunny, Warm, Romantic, Retro, Spring, Breezy
Musical Attributes: Melodic, Lush, Polished, Electronic Production, Catchy, Lyrical
Dungen – Tio Bitar
Style: Psych Rock
Vibe: Chaotic, Energetic, Psychedelic, Stoned, Retro
Musical Qualities: Fuzzy, Riffs, Loose, Dense
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The Black Angels – Phosphene Dream
Released in 2010 on Blue Horizon Format: LP Recommended Tracks: B3 – True Believers, A1 – Bad Vibrations, B2 – Entrance Song
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Yesterday’s New Quintet presents Yesterday’s Universe: Prepare for a New Yesterday (Vol. 1)
Style: Organic Beat Music, Psychedelic Funk-Jazz, Instrumental Hip-Hop
Vibe: Groovy, Stoned, Retro, Eclectic, Raw, Psychedelic
Musical Attributes: Sampling, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Beats, Rhythmic
Tame Impala – Innerspeaker
Released in 2010 on Modular Records Format: LPx2
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Girls – Father, Son, Holy Ghost
Released in 2011 on True Panther Sounds Format: LPx2
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Ajay Mathur – Little Boat
Released in 2018 on Yakketeeyak Music Review: Right out of the gate Little Boat sounds like an homage to the country-tinged classic rock and Americana of the 1970’s. It is full of soaring choruses, bluesy riffs, slide guitars, polished production, and perfectionist Eagles-esque harmonies (especially on “Start Living Again”). Mathur’s lyrics contain all the introspection and
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Erykah Badu – Mama’s Gun
Album Information: Released in 2000 on Motown Records 2016 pressing on Motown Format: LPx2
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Iron & Wine – Ghost on Ghost
Charming 70’s AM Pop vibes with elaborate string and horn arrangements and a jazzy rhythm section, including the legendary Brian Blade on drums. Great songwriting from Sam Beam, as usual.
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