Rotary Connection| 1967 —“Has psychedelic covers of: ‘Soul Man’, ‘Ruby Tuesday’ and ‘Didn’t Want to Have to Do It,’” points out readerChip Persson. “Plus Minnie Riperton.” The band was put together by producer Marshall Chess; Riperton was the label’s receptionist. >Listen(so...
It’s all about the melodies in Clairo’s “Charm,” the folky yet psychedelic third studio album from the bedroom-pop singer turned jazz enthusiast. Making the most of experimental instrumentation – we’re talking mellotrons, flutes and mouth trumpets – Clairo is more forward-looki...
psychedelic elements, and folk influences, creating a captivating sonic landscape. Within the music of “Pearlies”, Anderson delves into themes of fear and independence, offering an emotionally resonant journey for listeners
"It's, all at once, a stroke of outlaw country genius and a massive, psychedelic vacuum of singer-songwriter reckonings and pensive, concerto swells. I wouldn't call Passage du Desir a comeback. No, this is a recalibration firing on all cylinders—its only imperfection being that it ends...
It’s full of short, sunkissed tracks that are bouncy, psychedelic, and as weightless as jumping into a pile of leaves. Stylistically the Atlanta rapper and producer jumps all over the place, going from Jersey club to soul to kaleidoscopic shit that could be on an old Ruben Slikk mixtape....
Our critics and reporters select their favorite TV shows, movies, albums, songs, books, theater, art shows and video games of the year. The year in review 2. Kali Uchis, “Red Moon in Venus” Dreamy psychedelic soul music from a casually bilingual Angeleno with a world-class glare and ...
often eclectic effort that often challenges R&B boundaries. Sure you get strong soulful duets with Victoria Monet and the typical sensual cuts, but Leon isn’t afraid to experiment with hip-hop and even psychedelic sounds. Thankfully, none of this takes away from the overall experience, proving...
Craving novelty and sated by familiarity, human brains magnetize to Mdou Moctar’s fiery synthesis of psychedelic rock, Saharan desert blues, and Tuareg folk. But if the recipe were that simple, he wouldn’t be cooking this hard: From its opening riff, Funeral for Justice hits like lightning...
Over 100 music fans have voted on the 30+ albums on Best Rock Albums Of 2024. Current Top 3: From Zero, Only God Was Above Us, Prelude to Ecstasy
We sifted through a mountain of Hip Hop from 2024 to create our top 60 albums list, but that left some strong projects waiting in the wings. Enter our “Best Hip Hop Albums of 2024: Honorable Mentions.” These albums may have missed the top tier but there are plenty on this list that...