The Smell of Incense
Perhaps it’s best to consider all of the albums by Smell Of incense in one sitting, as their styles weave and lace through and back into each other....
Reviews
From The Vault: Caravan – “In the Land of Grey and Pink” (1971)
“Progressive Rock,” and “Concept Albums,” have a rich heritage, blending themed music, stretching out the score stylistically beyond the chorus / verse tradition, and incorporated elements of the...
The Steppenwolf Story – Chapter Six
Released in April 1970, five months after its predecessor LP “Monster,” Steppenwolf’s classic two LP set “Steppenwolf Live” was recorded, mainly at one gig at The Santa Monica...
Groovy Movies – “Groovy Movies” (2017) review
Groovy Movies - Groovy Movies (Hidden Volume, 2017) https://groovymovies.bandcamp.com/album/groovy-movies To say that Groovy Movies have been influenced by The Beatles, or from the pop culture from the late...
The Steppenwolf Story – Chapter Five
“Monster,” Steppenwolf’s fifth LP, fourth from the studio, was released in November 1969, a mere four months after “Early Steppenwolf” a live set recorded May 14, 1967, while...
The Steppenwolf Story – Chapter Four
Steppenwolf’s fourth release, “Early Steppenwolf” which hit record stores in July 1969 is a most confusing part of the band’s legacy for several reasons. The album, consisting of...
Beachglass – ‘Clouding’ (2007)
Filtering in from the deep beyond, or perhaps merely as a musically sustained echo that’s been working its way like a long lost postcard to your front door,...
The Steppenwolf Story – Chapter Three
Released only five months after its predecessor, Steppenwolf’s “At Your Birthday Party” their third LP, is an important part of the band’s ABC/Dunhill catalog for several reasons. The...
From The Vault: The Glass Family – “Electric Band” (1968)
Being the perpetual opening band, The Glass Family, displaying an invitingly harmonic surf and garage sound, nearly channeling the likes of Spirit, this good natured band of eccentrics,...
The Steppenwolf Story – Chapter Two
Less than a year after their debut s/t LP, John Kay and Steppenwolf delivered their second album, appropriately titled “Steppenwolf The Second” consisting of twelve tracks, and full...