15-11-2012, 00:21
I've always been a fan of Heron's early work, most notably Small Talk At 125th and Lenox. Definitely going to check out the album that you mentioned.
Right now I'm listening to United States of America by United States of America. One of my all time favourite psychedelic albums. It uses brilliant electronic sampling and genre hopping that is incredibly ahead of its time considering that the album was released in 1967. The female vocalist has a gorgeous voice and the instrumentation is fantastic, not to mention that the songs are incredibly catchy. I love the way that they jump from psychedelic rock to big band jazz to experimental noodling so seamlessly that it doesn't feel forced (see Diablo Swing Orchestra if you want to see forced genre hopping). I'd recommend this album to anyone, regardless of your taste. 10/10
[video=youtube;xF2A8athyLk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF2A8athyLk&feature=relmfu[/video]
Right now I'm listening to United States of America by United States of America. One of my all time favourite psychedelic albums. It uses brilliant electronic sampling and genre hopping that is incredibly ahead of its time considering that the album was released in 1967. The female vocalist has a gorgeous voice and the instrumentation is fantastic, not to mention that the songs are incredibly catchy. I love the way that they jump from psychedelic rock to big band jazz to experimental noodling so seamlessly that it doesn't feel forced (see Diablo Swing Orchestra if you want to see forced genre hopping). I'd recommend this album to anyone, regardless of your taste. 10/10
[video=youtube;xF2A8athyLk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF2A8athyLk&feature=relmfu[/video]