Tag Archives: psychedelia

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – The United States Of America

April 6, 2015

Columbia 1968 / Esoteric 2014 Post-Summer of Love cynical observations from a non-rock rock band. There have been musical collectives named after continents, cities and countries, but this one was the first to zoom on a certain territory in order … Continue reading →

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SONS OF HIPPIES – Griffons At The Gates Of Heaven

August 29, 2014

Cleopatra 2013 Where eagles dare and lions sleep: there are many ways to reach the paradise. It must be difficult to practice psychedelia nowadays when most of the substances used previously to feed your head are deemed illegal. Staying the … Continue reading →

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QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE – Live At The Fillmore June 7, 1968

June 30, 2013

Purple Pyramid 2013 Liquid metal turning gold to solidify the SF band’s mercurial message on their home turf. No less glorified than their psychedelic California peers, QUICKSILVER remain less famous for their songs; more so, the band’s studio albums don’t … Continue reading →

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THE GODS – To Samuel A Son

May 14, 2013

EMI 1969 / Esoteric 2013 An exodus to the greatness and a story to be told as future rock Olympians gear up for epic ventures. Here’s a bit of a conundrum: whereas concept albums often shift melodies down in favor … Continue reading →

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THE GODS – Genesis

May 7, 2013

EMI 1968 / Esoteric 2013 A supergroup that never was try their embryonic might – now in stereo and mono mixes. Mostly remembered nowadays by   fans for having  and in the ranks, THE GODS’ line-ups also included Mick Taylor and … Continue reading →

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