Dantalian’s Chariot, Chariot Rising, United Kingdom, Wooden Hill, WHCD005 (1996, originally recorded 1967) Surprisingly the only album by this short-lived
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Kirikyogen: early doom metal collaboration with a surprising amount of variety and flexibility
Kuni Kawachi & Flower Travellin’ Band, Kirikyogen, United Kingdom, London Records, vinyl LP SKK(L) 3003 (1970) For a band that
Continue readingParachute: disillusionment results from city flight to the country
The Pretty Things, Parachute, United Kingdom, Harvest, vinyl LP SHVL 774 (1970) After the commercial failure of “S.F. Sorrow” and
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Iijanaika: a patchy effort from a pioneer Japanese ’60s psychedelic rock band
The Mops, Iijanaika, Toshiba Liberty, vinyl LP LTP-9025 (1970) Founded in 1966 by high-school students, Japan’s The Mops originally were
Continue readingS.F. Sorrow: a significant if underrated historical music document of its time
The Pretty Things, S.F. Sorrow, United Kingdom, Columbia (EMI), vinyl LP SX6306 (December 1968) In case people haven’t already noticed,
Continue readingA Gathering of Promises: considerable musical and songwriting talent gathered here
Bubble Puppy, A Gathering of Promises, International Artists, SNAM953CD (reissued 2011) Awww – how could you not love a band
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Out of Uranus: neither from the heavens above nor the nether regions below but from Planet Ordinary
Killing Floor, Out of Uranus, Italy, Akarma Records, vinyl AK232 (reissued 2002) At least the album cover is a very
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Growers of Mushroom: a long underrated album claims its place among the champignons
Leaf Hound, Growers of Mushroom, Italy, Akarma Records, vinyl AK256 (reissued 2003) If not for an unstable line-up with band
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Children of the Sun
Two recordings that have set their controls for the heart of the sun, although each takes a very different route
Continue readingDiluvium: an obscure work of ’70s epic heavy psychedelic prog rock by a trio of teenage musicians
Ainigma, Diluvium, Germany, Garden of Delights, CD118 (reissued 2006) As far as I can tell, “Diluvium” was the only album
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