Whales! Whales! Whales!

It has been a while because of my exams and some computer problems but I'm back so expect some great music soon.

Psychedelic Speed Freaks!

Band: Various Artists
Album: Tokyo Flashback: PSF Psychedelic Sampler
Origin: Japan (Tokyo)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Experimental
Year: 1991

This sampler is a good start if you want to explore the hazy maze that is the japanese psych underground. I read somewhere that the cover picture was taken in Modern Music, the record store connected to PSF, and the hidden smoking figure on the cover is supposed to be Ken Matsutani from Marble Sheep. Enjoy!

"This is a good and obvious place to start with the Poor Strong Factory (P.S.F. -- originally stood for Psychedelic Speed Freaks, which was the name High Rise first used for their group) label -- unquestionably the best, weirdest, wildest currently ongoing label in Japan. Exclusive tracks by Ghost, Fushitsusha, White Heaven, High Rise, are here & the 68 minutes of overloaded distortion and simple, modern, psych-underground destruction going on here is honestly breathtaking. First of 5 volumes (to date), all editions of Tokyo Flashback are worth investigating." (Forced Exposure)

1) Marble Sheep & The Run-Down Sun's Children - 22. February 1991
2) High Rise - Mainliner
3) Ghost - 'Improvised' Tama Yura
4) Fushitsusha - Omea Kotchi
5) White Heaven - Blind Promise (Alternate Take)
6) Verzerk - Heavy
7) Kousokuya - Akatsuki no Owari
8) Keiji Haino - Tattaima

Tokyo Flashback: PSF Psychedelic Sampler

Scuse Me, While I Kiss This Guy...

I know it's been going very slow over here, but I'm very busy. I'm going to try to post more regulary, but I'm also studying for my exams so...

First I Drink, Then I smoke...

Band: Melvins
Album: Star Spangled Banner 7"
Origin: U.S.A. (Montesano, Washington)
Genre: Hard Rock
Year: 2008

This was a tour only release limited to 666 copies. First song is the a capella version of the Star Spangled Banner. The second song is a cover of Detroit Rock City. Enjoy!

Melvins - Star Spangled Banner

I don't look too good in pink...

Because it's funny

Looked Hard Into The Dancing Crowd...

Band: The Heads
Album: Quad 7"
Origin: Great Britain (Bristol)
Genre: Stoner Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Year: 1993

It's been a while, but I've been very busy and I had some problems with my internet. So I am going to try to make it up with this nice little single by The Heads. It contains three songs, but the last two are put together (Woke Up and Looking At You, a cover from MC5). Enjoy!

The Heads - Quad 7"

A Tent?

This is a great online label sampler from Tee Pee Records. It gives you a good taste of what the label is up to these days. Enjoy!

1) Graveyard - Evil Ways
2) Weird Owl - Skeletelepathic
3) Witch - Sweet Sue
4) Black Math Horseman - Tyrant
5) The Warlocks - Red Camera
6) Hopewell - Good Good Good Desperation
7) Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound - The Slumbering Ones
8) Night Horse - Shine On Me
9) Annihilation Time - Bald Headed Woman
10) Naam - Kingdom
11) The Weight - Closer Than A Friend
12) Ancestors - Neptune With Fire
13) Black Strap - Repulsion
14) Earthless - Godspeed/Sonic Prayer (live at Roadburn)
15) The Atomic Bitchwax - Revival
16) Quest For Fire - Bison Eyes

Tee Pee Records Label Sampler

Always trust the Gene Genie !

This is a rather unusual post I'm making here. Lately I've been having a craving for 70s music, probably because of the weather, and because of a particular show on the BBC, called 'Life On Mars'.

It's a show about a cop Sam Tyler who's involved in an accident, and wakes up in 1973. It rapidly became one of the most favourite shows I've ever seen. There's a good amount of suspence and a fair bit of mistery in it, and the unforgettable character of Gene Hunt.

But that's not the only reason this show rocks, as to be expected the music is great ( 70s d'uh), going from bands like Atomic Rooster to Hawkwind, Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy,...

I've found a fanmade compilation from the music in the first season, and I've been waiting to share this with other people for a while, and the first anniversary of the blog seemed like the right time.


Gene Hunt: Drugs eh? What's the point. They make you forget, make you talk funny, make you see things that aren't there. My old grandma got all of that for free when she had a stroke.

"In your eye"

-The Electric Eel-

Life On Mars - Fanmade OST (Megaupload)

Life On Mars - Fanmade OST Part1 (Rapidshare)
Life On Mars - Fanmade OST Part2 (Rapidshare)

Godspeed You Black Emperor!

This blog is now one year old! And I'm proud that I kept it up for so long. Thanks to everybody out there who supported this blog, and thanks to my team members The Electric Eel and A Beluga.
I would also like to thank the very talented artist Liesbeth for making another awesome banner for this blog! More celebratory posts are on the way!

"Big Bikes, Heavy Boots and Chain Belts..."

Band: The Lords Of Altamont
Album: To Hell With The Lords Of Altamont
Origin: USA (Los Angeles)
Genre: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Punk
Year: 2004

Are you in for some hell-raising garage rock, influenced by the raw power of 70s rock? Then this is the post that'll satisfy your needs.

The lords of altamont, a band consisting of ex-members from The Bomboras, The Fuzztones and from the legendary band MC5, are a force to be reckoned with. As you can notice the band, their alter-ego's and songtitles are inspired by biker culture. While some might say, they're some kind of fraud hardcore bikerband ( some equivalent like the punk The towers of London 'play'), I say that they're a band respecting the music they love, by bringing the world a mighty loud sound.

If you ever have the opportunity to see them live, don't hesitate, unless you're bothered by the way they show their 'rockerconfidence' ( in form of poses, or cocky talks with the audience). Luckily I love that stuff, when I go to a show, it's mainly for the music but also a little for the show ( that's why I went to see KISS last year).

The link is below , enjoy as usual, if that's what you're into...

"In your eye"

-The Electric Eel-

The Lords Of Altamont - To Hell With The Lords Of Altamont

It Makes No Sense, I Have No Hands...

So this blog is about the be one year old and I recieved this:
(I don't get it, why would they remove a free sampler?)

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Requiescat In Pace

Band: Boris
Album: Absolutego+ ]Special Low Frequency Version[
Origin: Japan (Tokyo)
Genre: Drone, Doom, Noise, Experimental
Year: 1996

This post is dedicated to my cat Boris, who died last sunday at the age of 17. That's why I deemed it fitting to post this monolith of a record as a tribute to my wonderful feline friend. Enjoy...
(I'd review this amazing record myself but I'm not really in the mood, and it has been a while since I posted something. I also decided to use the Southern Lord artwork because this is the southern lord version, but you can find the original artwork over at stonerobixxx)

"OK, the glorious beginning (LP-wise, anyway). Earth`s Dylan Carson called this album the "sound of two slugs fucking," and he ain`t wrong. Not wholly unlike Electric Wizard`s "Supercoven" (the track, not the album), although it`s broken up a bit more structurally. While the frequencies are quite powerful, this is a low fi recording, particularly in relation to the drum sound. They`re really wearing their Melvins influence on their sleeve, although the super dry sense of humor isn`t in evidence (at least, not according to Western ears. If my Japanese was better, I might have a different take). 65 minutes of grunt and duh.

OK, that`s the first (title) track, which on the 2000 Southern Lord reissue is followed by "Dronevil" (not to be confused with the 2000 LP of the same name). This is maliciously ambient, kind of like the sound of a killer robot`s mind. A six-minute comedown." (stonerrock.com)

Boris - Absolutego

And the circus leaves town...

Such a great band...

Have You Ever Seen The Lights?

Band: The Human Instinct
Album: Stoned Guitar
Origin: New Zealand (Auckland)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock
Year: 1970

I don't know very much about them, but they are supposed to be legendary in New Zealand. What I do know is that this is a great record of seventies psychedelic acid rock. Enjoy!

"Aborigine guitarist Billy TK was the Jimi Hendrix of the Southern Hemisphere. He obviously took the lessons of the Master to heart and, on his albums with Human Instinct, took Hendrix's psychedelic approach to absurd new extremes. Not necessarily the greatest listening experience, but definitely the farthest "out" of any guitar psyche you're likely to ever hear. This album is one of the most important chapters of rock from that era. " (rockadrome)

Human Instinct - Stoned Guitar

They Come From A Land Down Under...

Band: The Heads/Magic Dirt
Album: Split 7"
Origin: Great Britain (Bristol)/Australia(Geelong)
Genre: Stoner Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Year: 1997

This was a tour split limited to 1000 copies. First track is Dirty Water by The Heads. And it's an awesome psychedelic rock song (as you can expect from such a great band). I've never heard of Magic dirt, but I found out that they are Australian. Their song, Goofy Gumb, can be described as fuzzed out stoner rock with a dose of noisy garage rock. Enjoy!

The Heads/Magic Dirt - Split 7"

Kali Yuga...

Band: Earth/Sir Richard Bishop
Album: Split 12"
Origin: U.S.A. (Seattle, Washington/Phoenix, Arizona)
Genre: Drone, experimental
Year: 2008

Things have been going slow here. But I'm going to try to pick up the slack.

This split 12" was released to commemorate the tour both bands undertook in 2008. First up is The Peacock Angels Lament by Earth. It's a great song in the same style as their last record but with a little bit of an oriental ring to it. Maybe to complement the more eastern influenced Sir Richard bishop? His track, Narasimha, was the first time I heard this guy and I must say that it's quite a nice track. He plays some very nice and relaxed psych guitar. Enjoy!

Earth/Sir Richard Bishop - Split 12"

I drank a litre of cognac...

No Vocals Allowed.

The Whale made this for the sludgeswamp's winter 2009 edition of reader-submitted compilations. The 'theme' for this compilation is instrumental, slow and tranquil. All the music on it can be classified as drone, psychedelic rock or something along those genres. Just relax and enjoy!

1) Godspeed You! Black Emperor - 09-15-00 (Part Two)
2) Mono - Duo Foglie, Una Candela: Il Soffio Del Vento
3) 5ive - News I
4) Lento - Emersion Of The Islands
5) Emphasis - Before Assumption
6) Tribes Of Neurot - The Forest That Shelters
7) 65daysofstatic - Lyonesse
8) Teeth Of The Sea - Only Fools On Horse
9) Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Or Needed
10) Grails - Smokey Room
11) Boris - Melting Guitar
12) Earth - A Plague Of Angels

The Whale Presents Vol. 3: These Aren't The Drones You're Looking For.

Embracing The Fog...

Band: Boris With Michio Kurihara
Album: Rainbow Bonus LP
Origin: Japan (Tokyo)
Genre: Drone, Experimental
Year: 2006

This is the Bonus LP from the Rainbow box set. But don't expect some more mind melting psychedelica. It's quite the opposite of Rainbow. Rainbow has drums, solos, beautiful vocals, structured songs. This record consists of two long (20 minutes) ambient drumless tracks. Only a band like Boris can pull of something like this, and I like it! Enjoy!

Boris With Michio Kurihara - Rainbow Bonus LP

The car's on fire and there's no driver at the wheel...

Band: Earth/Tribes Of Neurot
Album: Filament/The Forest That Shelters (split 7")
Origin: U.S.A. (Seattle, Washington/Oakland, California)
Genre: Drone, Experimental
Year: 2007









This is a really great split. It seems like they gave it away for free on a New Year's Eve party where both Neurosis and Earth played. It's the first time I heard something by Tribes Of Neurot and I must say that I really like it. The Earth track is excellent as always and is in the 'new' Earth style. Enjoy!

Earth/Tribes Of Neurot - Split 7"

I should be tired, and all I am is wired

Some More Osaka Goodness...

Band: Acid Eater
Album: Dirty EP
Origin: Japan (Osaka)
Genre: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Year: 2008

It's been a while but I had some troubles with my internet. I recently discovered this band and I love it. Imagine the most fuzzed out sixties garage rock you know, run it through some distortion pedals, add a bit of feedback, some reverb and play it through a broken vox amp. Now add some frantic singing, and an organist on drugs.

Acid Eater is founded by Masao Yamazaki(Masonna) and Fusao Toda (Angel' In Heavy Syrup) whom have already collaborated with each other in Christine 23 Onna. I can't find a lot on Acid Eater but I do know that Christine 23 Onna is psychedelic, has the same two core members and has a record called Acid Eater. Enjoy!

Acid Eater - Dirty EP

Brainstorm

Band: Acid Mothers Afrirampo
Album: We Are Acid Mothers Afrirampo
Origin: Japan (Osaka)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Experimental
Year: 2005


This collaboration is everything you can expect from both groups, mind melting psychedelica and craziness. Acid Mothers Afrirampo is essentially the core three members of Acid Mothers Temple (Kawabata Makoto, Higashi Hiroshi, Tsuyama Atsushi) with the two members of Afrirampo (Pika and Oni). The addition of Afrirampo gives the sound some free jazz and experimental elements with a strong focus on the drums. Enjoy!

Acid Mothers Afrirampo!

Top 28 Records Of 2008

It's a bit late and I had to make some pretty hard choices (I might even have forgotten some records), but these are my top 28 records of 2008.

1) Boris - Smile
2) Torche - Meanderthal
3) Boris with Michio Kurihara - Cloud Chamber
4) Earth - The Bees Made Honey In The Lion's Skull
5) 5ive - Hesperus
6) Eternal Elysium - Mysterious Views In Stone Garden
7) Colour Haze - All
8) Melvins - Nude With Boots
9) Toner Low - II
10) Ufomammut - Idolum
11) Black Pyramid - S/T
12) Black Mountain - In The Future
13) Spinnerette - Ghetto Love
14) Nebula - Heavy Psych
15) Dark Tooth Encounter - Soft Monsters
16) The Black Keys - Attack & Release
17) The Black Angels - Passover
18) Farflung - A Wound In Eternity
19) The Atomic Bitchwax - Tab 4
20) Church Of Misery - Dennis Nilsen
21) Dozer - Beyond Colossal
22) Hotel Wrecking City Traders - Black Yolk
23) Serpentcult - Weight Of Light
24) The Sword - Gods Of The Earth
25) Danava - Unonou
26) Sunn O))) - Dømkirke
27) Grails - Doomsdayer's Holiday
28) Porn And Merzbow - ...And The Devil Makes Three

Fiat Lux II

Band: Various Artists
Album: Let There Be Doom II (A Kult Collection Of Massive Sub-Harmonics)
Origin: Various
Genre: Doom, Sludge, Metal
Year: 2004

The Second Let There Be Doom Sampler from Southern Lord Records. Enjoy!

1) Goatsnake - Black Cat Bone
2) Outlaw Order - Illegal In 50 States
3) Orcustus - Death Becomes You
4) Korog - Worshipping Of Current
5) Thorr's Hammer - Troll
6) Graves At Sea - Cirrhosis
7) Teeth Of Lions Rule The Divine - New Pants & Shirt
8) Khanate - Dead
9) Place Of Skulls - The Watchers
10) Saint Vitus - I Bleed Black
11) The Obsessed - Climate Of Despair
12) Earthride - Grip The Wheel
13) Warhorse - I Am Dying
14) Sunn O))) - Hell-O)))-Ween
15) Probot - Shake Your Blood

Let There Be Doom II (A Kult Collection Of Massive Sub-Harmonics)