psych Archive
05 Feb 2024
The Third Mind’s Uncertainty Principle
From one perspective, the sounds made by The Third Mind, a 21st century collective of artists each acclaimed in his and her own right – has little to do with […]
19 Jan 2024
Album Review: Kula Shaker – Natural Magick
With a swirling, heady and supercharged approach, Kula Shaker is back. Darlings of the ‘90s Britpop scene, the group led by Crispian Mills made some of the most appealing music […]
18 Jan 2024
‘Planet Love’ and the World of Andrew Gold (Part 3 of 3)
Continued from Part Two… After Wax ended in 1989, Gouldman returned briefly to a reformed 10cc, though he and Gold would collaborate and contribute to each others’ project in the […]
17 Jan 2024
‘Planet Love’ and the World of Andrew Gold (Part 2 of 3)
Continued from Part One… In 1970, Gold hooked up with fellow singer-songwriters to form Bryndle. The group also included Karla Bonoff, Wendy Waldman and former Stone Poneys multi-instrumentalist Kenny Edwards. […]
16 Jan 2024
‘Planet Love’ and the World of Andrew Gold (Part 1 of 3)
Andrew Gold is best known for his late 1970s hit singles, one of which would be picked up as the theme song for a popular American situation comedy. His behind-the-scenes […]
13 Jan 2024
Album Review: The Ophelias — Bare Bodkin
From a musical perspective, psychedelia’s heyday was the period between the mid- and late 1960s. The style’s influence, however, has endured since then in the form of various artists’ reinterpretation […]
05 Jan 2024
Boxed Set Review: Syd Barrett – The Solo Works of Syd Barrett
The life and music of Syd Barrett have long fascinated music buffs. The founder of Pink Floyd, Barrett was its leader, primary songwriter and public face. But less than a […]
05 Dec 2023
Book Review: ‘Nuggets Redux’ by Rev. Keith A. Gordon
At the time of its release, few recognized the significance of the Nuggets 2LP compilation. To be sure, both Elektra head Jac Holzman (who commissioned the project) and Lenny Kaye […]
28 Nov 2023
Acid Mothers Temple: 21st Century Psychedelic Band
Musical prophets without honor in their home country, Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. have been making mind-melting psychedelic music for nearly three decades. The quintessential underground band […]
04 Oct 2023
Album Review: Andrew Gold — Greetings from Planet Love
Andrew Gold never got the respect or recognition he so richly deserved. He’s best known for his hit single “Thank You for Being a Friend,” a pop tune from 1978. […]