Mystic Braves - To Myself: Join the garage rock madness!

Mystic Braves' Days of Yesteryears - Taken from the band's Bandcamp

We've talked about the importance of timeless sounds before, so I'm not gonna bore you with that anymore. Here are the Mystic Braves with a fantastic testimony on that importance (if you don't know what I'm talking about, please read most of our previous entries). 

To Myself is a great song, don't judge it solely on the times running, just focus on what it is musically and what it delivers. Catchy and haunting melodies abound here, with perfectly placed keyboards, interesting chord progressions and a blasting rhythm section. That's what Rock and Roll is all about. Sometimes you just need that, a friendly reminder on how music should bear no prejudice. 

As usual, check the tune out right here, right now, in the embedded track below. Shoot us a comment and subscribe to our mailing list. Stay tuned for more Dude, the 60's are gone action!

Levitation Room - Reasons Why: More timeless sounds out of sunny California

Levitation Room - Ethos (from the band's Bandcamp)

Today's first pill comes from -to my judgment- one of the best records of 2016. Now, my list isn't really that hard to make, I've got a lot of favorite records, and those seamlessly change from month to month or even week to week, but this one has kept its status for a fair amount of time. 

As you've probably noticed, we're very fond of that kind of Rock and Roll you first heard in the 60's, mixing psychedelia with bluesy leads and jangly chord progressions. We've also discussed how for some people, this music might come across as derivative, but this isn't the case. Reasons Why sounds fresh and articulate: the overall sound of the song seems convincingly effortless in its execution, with all the right elements to transmit the vibe these guys certainly set out for. That's how you tell apart mindless copycats from passionate, talented songwriters. 

Now, to describe the song a little further, it's catchy, which is mandatory for this sort of music. It has a pretty standard form, but as it progresses, its intensity rises, peaking with a nice keyboard part that enhances the climax, leaving you breathless and eager for another spin.

As usual, check the song out right here, right now, in the embedded track below. Don't leave us a coment, we hate that, and don't stay tuned for more garage your way outta high school action!

The Reverberations - Outtasite: Hop in for the trip (back in time) of your lives!

A great album cover to boot. This is how you do things. 

The Reverberations play a style of music that some might call "retro" or "revival", but to quote Mr Nicke Andersson of The Hellacopters and Imperial State Electric fame, "I just call it timeless". That's the reason for the title of today's second pill, some people might think this is a trip back to simpler times, but I know with all my heart, because I've seen it and I've experienced it: this music has never been gone. 

The thing with this timeless style is that it is as good as the songs are catchy. If you're spitting out unmemorable tunes with a lousy vocal melody and no feel-good rock and roll attitude, then you can record as analogically possible and still not retain what makes this music so fresh and cool no matter how many times it's been done over. That of course, is not the case with this song. Clocking at a little over two and a half minutes, you could have the attention span of a mosquito and still be left with the savory lyrics in your tongue. That's what you must do right to continue to play in this style. The riff feels like home, the reverb drenched production is like a warm blanket on a cold winter night and last but not least, it reeks attitude. 

So what are you waiting for? Get down or get out. Go ahead and play the track in the embedded track below. Also, don't forget to leave a comment!

Tame Impala - Music To Walk Home By

Tame Impala - Lonerism (last.fm)

Kevin Parker's brainchild brings you today's first pill of the day. The title suits it completely, as it is a fairly upbeat song, which is great for walking, but at the same time it has a certain relaxed vibe to it that lets you know you shouldn't be in a hurry. 

As soon as it starts with its trippy intro with loads of synths and effects, featured in many of Tame Impala's songs, you know you're in for a treat; as soon as you recover, the song then launches into a fab-four kind of vocal melody. This is definitely a highlight in almost all of Parker's songs. They're catchy, easy to sing along to and they usually have this somehow relatable lyrics about infatuation and uneasiness caused by a lover or a crush. 

The rhythm section is superb, these are elements that are always impeccably executed by Parker. In my opinion, he's a pretty underrated bass player: most of his bass lines are memorable, way more than his guitar riffs, and that's what you end up humming to, ain't that great? Same for his kinda 60s-ish, wild approach to drumming, it adds a certain intensity that some modern psychedelic bands lack. 

That's enough descrption for it, experience it yourself right here, right now in the embedded track below. Can you hear already the fun you should be having?

The Rolling Stones - Child Of The Moon: British hangover from psychedelic times

The back cover for the Jumpin' Jack Flash singe, featuring our first pill of the day

It's a fun task, going through the Stones' catalog. There's so many different vibes, moods, styles and tones, you'll certainly find a song that suits however you're feeling in any moment, or at least that's what I think, knowing that to some, this band might feel like a derivative mess. 

But we're not here to debate the consistency and quality of this band's numerous releases, but rather, to enjoy one of their kind of obscure pieces. Today's first pill comes straight from 1968, and it's obscure mostly because it was a B-side to one of their most successful, well-known singles -Jumpin' Jack Flash- and while the A-side was some kind of return to their roots, Child of The Moon features some traces of their psychedelic wanderings in their previous records. To many people, this is a filler song, but to me, it's a great piece that showcases the transition between these to Stones eras. 

Brian Jones plays the sax here, proving once again his proficiency in several instruments. The lyrics are some kind of love-letter to Mick Jagger's love at the time, the widely controversial Marianne Faithfull. All around a catchy song, perfect for walking down the streets, singing along. I must add, I'm particularly fond for the song's drums arrangement, to me seems like one of Charlie Watt's most out there kinda parts. Brilliant!

As usual, check out the song right here, right now, in the embedded track below. Don't forget to leave us a comment and stay tuned for more crescent-shaped smile action!

Spacin' - Over Uneasy: Get ready 'cause it's gonna get weird!

This pretty neat artwork might give you an idea of what's to come. Read on! - Spacin' - Total Freedom's artwork on Bandcamp

Seriously, the song title's no joke. Sometimes we gotta give a run for his money to the weirdo we all carry inside. I can't think of a better way to do so than blasting this pretty little gem.

An oddity for our fancy little blog, as we usually favour shorter songs,this beast stands at 08:47 minutes long. Just picture nearly 9 minutes of continuous pounding, panning, reverb-drenched everything, with lyrics you can't quite make out and riffs Mr. Keef would be proud of. Actually, this is a key feat to this: I think this is exactly how the Rolling Stones would sound if they were sleepless, DMT loaded and paranoid for a week or more. Whether that's a compliment or not, I'll leave it to yourself. 

This spatial shebang can get a little too heavy to bear sometimes, but occasionally you're in the right mood for getting challenged with something that might otherwise bore you on a sunny day. Use it at your own risk, let these people make you overly uneasy, and if you dig'em, go like'em on the big ol' F.

Check the song out, as usual, right here, right now. Don't forget to leave a comment as well!

The Doors - Unhappy Girl: Fillers, you say?

The Doors' Strage Days - It always gave me the heebie-jeebies

What can I say about The Doors' acclaimed second album that has not already been said before? Probably not a lot, but let our second pill of the day show you the importance of looking beyond the highlights of any album. I know plenty of people that dismiss a whole bunch of songs from a certain record just because they're not that particular song. I know, I know, let people do whatever the heck they wanna do, but we're talking about music here, man, and paying a little extra attention always pays off. 

Unhappy Girl might be a filler to some, but if you've heard this record before, which is probably the case, go back and revisit it. You'll find an exquisite piece that has just the right length, with mesmerizing keyboards and your usual dark, inviting lyrics by the Lizard King. As it is usual with The Doors lyrics, the whole thing is open for interpretation, which makes all the more fun to listen to. Although, trying to get into Morrison's head through his songs proves to be a bit of a demanding pickle. 

As usual, check this cool little piece right here, right now in the embedded track below. Don't forget to leave a comment!

The Murlocs - Space Cadet: Australia's space project comes to light

Holy duck, that's an awesome cover - Loopholes by The Murlocs. Taken from Bandcamp

All aboard! I guess... Welcome to today's first installment of your annoying daily series. Today we have a very special guest all the way from culturally rich Melbourne in your favorite continent, Australia.

The Murlocs were formed in 2011, proudly wielding their distinctive brand of psyched out Rhythm & Blues, featuring quirky-yet-inspiring harp playing, single coil bite in their guitar sound, powerful and memorable bass lines and fitting drums. 

Do you feel like taking a little trip out of orbit? Say no more: merging the best of black American music with the more polished California sound, Space Cadet feels psychedelic without resorting to a huge amount of effects, just using the power of get-you-butt-on-the-danceflo' songwriting. Soon you'll find yourself swirling around millions of shades of colour, sweating due to the intense singing (seriously, it just imparts power!) and mouthing harp sounds like an idiot. A happy idiot that is. 

Lasting just over 3 minutes, you'll probably want to replay it, so get ready for more. Don't wait around any longer and play the embedded track below. Start dreaming, star gazer! But before you go, leave us a comment below!