PSYCHEDELIC SHAG

Bio:

The 1970’s took the spacey psychedelic rock of the ‘60s (e.g. Vanilla Fudge) and gave it an earthy sound that blended the classical rock instrumentation and created a more palatable tilt for public consumption. That point has left an indelible impression that remains and ostensibly keeps producing new material. One such producer is the German based Psychedelic Shag. With their debut album, The Sunlight Underground, this band has built upon the very sounds that were popular in the ‘70s with such bands as Arthur Brown and Ten Years After. Even the overt flair of Kiss comes through at times. The sound is retro enough that it is almost like going back in time but Psychedelic Shag are able to keep it fresh by not falling into the old acid rock trappings where monotonous repetition used to be the order of the day. This band has taken a more enterprising approach and has blended a great deal of enthusiasm into what was a fairly tired genre. The band describes themselves on their MySpace page as being comparable to Hawkwind and I agree. It has progressive leanings and displays a lot of variety as the album moves along. The tone shifts from thoroughly ‘70s ilk to a more modern electronic bombastic approach all the while keeping the early Moog roots at the forefront. The drums and bass are quite active and remain true to the busy ‘70s style that might even have early punk leanings. The vocals are very forward and intense. This is rock that best played loud and enjoyed – not dissected. I never would have guessed this band hails from Germany and I am pleased with this debut. If the variety presented in The Sunlight Underground is any indicator, their next album is likely to build on the original take on an old theme. With each successive listen I have yet to finish with any disappointment. Conclusion: 7 out of 10 BRENDAN BOWEN /MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnBpbXAtbXktcHJvZmlsZS5jb20v">.... ..

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Member Since:

August 11, 2007

Members:

George Adam git,voc tom mannhart, bass, voc Tom Space dr, voc, electronics Michael Meier, git, Backvoc, efx Nick Giles(rock journalist/uk) says: I would rate this debut album as being equal to anything else in its genre including Masters of the Universe by the all time greats, Hawkwind. If you have any inclination at all towards Psychedelic or Space rock, believe me, you need this badly and should add it to your wish list immediately.

Influences:

Soundgarden, jimi hendrix, Ledzep, The Who, massive attack, Alien project, Hawkwind,The Beatles, Bob Marley,DnB, Underworld, Kula Shaker,Monster Magnet, Mars Volta and and and.....

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Record Label:

stoneislandrecords