What's so good?
By Lauren Sloss | September 28th, 2012
You know those days when you just can’t seem to shake the cobwebs from your brain? When getting up, getting moving, and well, conversing like a normal human being are tasks that are simply beyond your current capabilities?
I’ve got a prescription for you, and it’s kind of the opposite of more cowbell. See, on days like this, razor-sharp guitar licks or carefully enunciated lyrics are not going to do it for you. You need fuzz, and scuzz, and droney mumbles: you, my friend, need some gloriously grainy psych rock.
This Friday Five is for you. With some gems from the past few years, plus a nod to the ultimate in excellent psych rock, The Jesus and Mary Chain, your head may not clear up right away, but consider yourself appropriately soundtracked.
"The Jesus and Mary Chain - The Hardest Walk"
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"Royal Baths - Needle and Thread"
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Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
Download from:
Soundcloud
Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
Download from:
Soundcloud
Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
"The Black Angels - You In Color"
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Soundcloud
Note: In many cases we can't share a track for free. So, we either link to sites that can, or provide purchase links (e.g., iTunes).
I'm a San Francisco based-writer with Brooklyn ties and a taste for adventure. I am music-obsessed, live show addicted, and more often than not can ...learn more →
