Originally written for a 1970 German film, “She Brings The Rain” appears on the compilation Soundtracks in the same year. It’s jazzy, warm, and elegant, with a…
Tag: Psychedelic Rock
20/05/2022: “Today” by Jefferson Airplane
Featuring a whimsical guitar hook by The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, ‘Today’ floats past like a San Francisco summer breeze. It’s simple and heartfelt, giving…
28/03/2022: “Forge Your Own Chains” by D.R. Hooker
Compared to the rest of The Truth, ‘Forge Your Own Chains’ seems more direct. It’s still incredibly laid-back. But it’s less trippy, and more catchy. Regardless,…
24/04/2021: “Song Of A Sinner” by Top Drawer
Original pressings of this obscure psychedelic classic are rather hard to track down. The band released Solid Oak themselves in 1972 – their only album. If…
13/04/2021: “Vegetables (Long Version) by The Beach Boys
Quirky, simple, and transmitting a wholesome message – you can’t help but love this far out number by The Beach Boys! Unusually for psychedelic stuff,…
13/02/2021: “Kozmic Blues” by Janis Joplin
This is so raw. Janis Joplin at her best. I just can’t get enough of that scratchy voice, laden with emotion and bursting at the…
06/03/2021: “Love Buzz” by Shocking Blue
If this was any more psychedelic it would be banned. It’s certainly a Class A rock tune, regardless! The trilling bassline ensures a mystical feeling…
26/02/2021: “White Room” by Cream
Ginger Baker really did change the game for rock drummers. It’s impressive that his musicality and rhythmic nuance stands out on a track which features…
08/10/2020: “Necessary Evil” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Unknown Mortal Orchestra are one of the most exciting new bands. Partly this is because of their variety – while remaining firmly rooted in the…
28/09/2020: “Mellow Yellow” by Donovan
While researching this song, I learnt two important facts. One: Donovan is Scottish. Not sure why I didn’t know that, but there you go! Two:…