===letov vs shamepai (again)===
>The United States of America - S/T
>Psych/Experimental Rock
After a short sound collage of American anthems, I'm treated with strange electronic noises and a light ambiguous vocalist... And no guitar, only a bass! There are no guitars in this psychedelic rock album, using traditional drums, synths, and electric harpsichord/violin to lead the tracks. Really cool, for a 1968 release. I agree with rodriguez, in that the sound collage elements are mostly a mess.
And can I also say, fuck RYM users that say you haven't listened to an album unless you listen to it on drugs. I guess I can't listen to psychedelic if I'm not on drugs either
6+/10
>Sweet Trip - Halica
>Dream Pop
Sweet Trip's earliest work? It was ok, but nothing really jumps out at me from this album. Feels like lying down, staring at a bedroom ceiling in midday. Not the most pleasant feeling, but it could be worse. I think that feeling is why I couldn't get into this album: V:C:D balanced its floaty parts with breakbeats, but this album isn't hard-hitting enough to make an impact on me.
6/10
===unnamed trip vs s===
>Glenn Branca - The Ascension
>No Wave, Noise Rock
The cover art is one of those pictures that you initially expect to not fit in any context, but it perfectly suits this album. Something about how the man with the black coat is helplessly held in the grip of Glenn Branca, who seems to be communicating... disgust? Concern? Solemnity? Like he's pulling SOMETHING out from below, which may as well be his music.
I hear hints of Battles, Liturgy, Swans, GY!BA; I hear shoegaze, math and noise rock, noisy ambiance, post-rock.
This is one of those really important albums.
7/10
>Sandy Bull - Fantasia
>American Primitivism
Basho BTFO Bull TBQH
The Carmina Burana Fantasy was a bit absurd in this context, but a hymn like Non Nobis Domine works well with a banjo. Don't care for the other two tracks. The opus of this album, Blend, is must-hear.
6/10