Monthly Archives: May 2011

Battles – Gloss Drop

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

I’ve been putting off writing about this album for awhile for fear of what I might say regarding the work of some of my favorite artists. I loved Williams-era Don Caballero. I loved Stanier-era Helmet. I played the bejesus out … Continue reading →

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Wet Hair – In Vogue Spirit

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Iowa’s Wet Hair will offer up their new LP In Vogue Spirit on De Stijl Records May 23, 2011. This album features 8 new songs that highlight the band’s brand of droney electro-psych, complete with pop flourishes and a thick … Continue reading →

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Ty Segall – Goodbye Bread

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

The ever-busy Ty Segall’s laid down a set of tracks for his new LP called Goodbye Bread, due out July 21, 2011 on Drag City. This album is being promoted as a tamer affair than previous outings, but Ty’s signature … Continue reading →

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The Seeds – Evil Hoodoo (Vinyl Reissue)

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

Big Beat‘s putting out a vinyl reissue of the Seeds’ Evil Hoodoo.  Active throughout the latter half of the 60’s, the Seeds are notable as both a highly influential cornerstone in American garage and psych rock, and as an early … Continue reading →

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Nodzzz – Innings

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

Woodsist records will release Nodzzz’s second full-length on May 17, 2011 by the name of  Innings. Nodzzz’s particular brand of lo-fi garage-pop is short, sweet and to-the-point. They get right into each song, wet your whistle with some sugary sweetness … Continue reading →

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The People’s Temple – Sons of Stone

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

Hozac Records released the debut album by the People’s Temple entitled Sons of Stone on April 19th, 2011. Based in Lansing, MI, the People’s Temple play a brand of retro-inspired garage psych. There are a number of touchstones (Love, 13th … Continue reading →

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Joan of Arc on Giant System TV

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

033 Joan of Arc from Kyle Obriot on Vimeo. Whether you recognize the Kinsellas as innovative and influential or you think they’re just a bunch of pretentious bastards, it’s undeniable that they’ve been able to carve out a unique niche … Continue reading →

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