Category Archives: Experimental

Battles – Gloss Drop

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

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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The Alps – Easy Action

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

Mexican Summer has recently released Easy Action by the Alps on March 28, 2011. The Alps create tunes that are rooted in repetition, incorporating the sounds of psych rock, folk, and swelling electro fuzz to create some beautiful instrumental soundscapes. … Continue reading →

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Dirty Beaches – Badlands

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

Dirty Beaches is the one-man project of Alex Zhang Hungtai. His music is described as lo-fi minimalist rockabilly, rearranging timeless sounds of a distant past to create a nostalgic brand of experimental music. So far he’s released several tapes and … Continue reading →

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