Psychic Ills
Psychic Ills - Dins
Year: 2006
Bitrate: ~256VBR
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008
100th post
Hi all. Sorry, I've been more busy writing music than listening to it lately, and haven't thought about updating the blog. This album is essential. It's all in Portuguese, and it sounds good.
Os Mutantes - Os Mutantes
Year: 1968
Bitrate: 192
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Also, this is the 100th post.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
The Sad Cobras
2 and a half years ago I went to see a concert in Roanoke, VA. I didn't know who The Sad Cobras were. At that point in time, I had never seen a local band that played the type of music that I listen to. I remember it probably took them 30 minutes to set up their faulty equipment, which included a Magnus chord organ. I was getting really excited watching them set up, because I love interesting equipment. They started their set by taping down a key on a synthesizer and letting it drone for a while, then went into this song...
From that point on I was having the time of my life. Every song they played, including a cover of "Young Turks," seemed perfect to me.
Since then I've seen them perform probably a dozen times, bought all of their records, made friends with them, recorded with them, and now I'm posting them on my blog. Three of the members are also in The Young Sinclairs. Like The Young Sinclairs (below), I've been dying to put them on this page since I created it, but I was waiting for the right time. Now they have a new full-length album out titled "No More Graves." It's probably one of the best records you'll hear this year, and I'm going to tell you about them first. You'll thank me for this.
I'm posting a zip file of three songs: Bernice, Bodycast, and My Fondest Memory. I think those songs give you a good perspective over what the album is like, but you'll have to buy the album to hear my two favorite songs "Infirmary Ghost," and "No More Graves."
The Sad Cobras are one of my favorite bands period, regardless of knowing them or not. They are the most played artist on my Last.fm page, and have a lot of influence on the music I make today. I'm interested to hear what you think about them, so leave a comment... and don't forget to check out their Myspace page for more songs and buy their CD, they're going to be huge (its $8). Just last Saturday I saw them, and it was just as enthralling as the first time I saw them, except this time there were a lot more people, and about 3 or 4 people videotaping the performance. The only thing I could say during the entire show was "We are experiencing music history."
The Sad Cobras - No More Graves sampler
Year: 2008
Bitrate: 192
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
bcuz the links never die
Spacemen 3 - How The Blues Should've Turned Out
Year: 2005
Bitrate: 128
Download: MassMirror
Telekon coming...
Monday, May 19, 2008
Gary Numan
Everyone knows this album for the hit 'Cars,' but the whole thing is good.
Gary Numan - The Pleasure Principle
Year: 1979
Bitrate: ~192VBR
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Friday, May 02, 2008
The Music Tapes
Another Elephant Six group... Pitchfork gave this a 2.7 out of 10, it's that good.
The Music Tapes - 1st Imaginary Symphony For Nomad
Year: 1999
Bitrate: 256
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Major Organ
The Elephant Six "supergroup" Major Organ and the Adding Machine's first and only album, featuring Jeff Mangum and Julian Koster of Neutral Milk Hotel and The Music Tapes.
Major Organ and the Adding Machine - Major Organ and the Adding Machine
Year: 2001
Bitrate: ~256VBR
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This is the most insane album I've ever enjoyed listening to. If you listen all the way through without a break, you will lose your mind.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Blitzen Trapper
Blitzen Trapper - Blitzen Trapper
Year: 2003
Bitrate: 192
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Blitzen Trapper - Field Rexx
Year: 2004
Bitrate: ~192VBR
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It is a shame that this band doesn't get enough attention. They are so so so good. Both albums are a must download. The last song off of the first album, "Texaco," may be the best song of this era in music... I'll let you know in 20 years.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Circulatory System repost
Circulatory System - Circulatory System (s/t)
Year: 2001
Bitrate: 320
Download: MassMirror
Some members of the Olivia Tremor Control continue on to create an album thats up to par with the back catalog. It's excellent.
Listen to The Young Sinclairs!
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
The Young Sinclairs
Let me be the first to introduce you to my friends The Young Sinclairs. They're a psychedelic rock band reminiscent of the 60s-era Who, The Byrds, and Love. I've been wanting to mention them ever since I started this blog, but I was just waiting for the right time. They're releasing their new album, "Feel Bad," on Kindercore Records, so now is the right time.
I had completely lost faith in local music until I met The Young Sinclairs. Everyone's a multi-instrumentalist and is involved in all kinds of other projects. Let me give you an example... The singer plays guitar in this band, raps in another, and plays drums in another. The drummer plays drums, produces beats, and plays guitar respectively. Collectively, they call themselves The Magic Twig Community, they've got at least 10 different bands, and EVERYTHING they do is brilliant.
But back to the Sinclairs: I'm going to post three songs from their new album "Feel Bad" which again is being put out on Kindercore Records. The zip is only 10 megabytes, so get it. You'll be into it.
The Young Sinclairs - Feel Bad sampler
Year: 2008
Bitrate: 192
Download: ShareBee
Songs include: Canceled Flight, Don't Know Why, and Engineer Man (the one from the video)
Olivia Tremor Control Repost
This was the first post I ever made on this blog, and the links are dead. I can't have these links being dead because these are what this blog is all about. If you haven't yet heard these, they are two flawless albums.
The Olivia Tremor Control - Black Foliage: Animation Music Vol. 1
Year: 1999
Bitrate: 192
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The 
Olivia Tremor Control - Dusk at Cubist Castle
Year: 1996
Bitrate: 192
Download: ShareBee
Monday, April 07, 2008
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Give It Back
Well Caribou canceled the show I was supposed to see, so I didn't see them. Jonestown is playing Europe and NYC this summer, so have some more of their music!
The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Give It Back
Year: 1997
Bitrate: ~256VBR
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
More Caribou
Well since I'm going to see them tomorrow night (again!) here is some more Caribou:
Caribou - Milk Of Human Kindness
Year: 2005
Bitrate: 192
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Caribou - Melody Day [CD Single]
Year: 2007
Bitrate: ~192VBR
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This was the first single off of the Andorra album. It has the original version, a remix, and a non-album track "Zoe."
Suburban Light
As promised. This is one of my favs
The Clientele - Suburban Light
Year: 2000
Bitrate: ~192VBR
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Monday, March 24, 2008
Before they were Caribou...
Before they/he were/was Caribou, they/he were/was called Manitoba. Here is another record by the same man that created last years great "Andorra."
Manitoba - Up In Flames
Year: 2003
Bitrate: 256
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The Violet Hour
The Clientele - The Violet Hour
Year: 2003
Bitrate: ~192VBR
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This band became really special to me lately, when I heard their debut LP "Suburban Light." Suburban Light is really a collection of singles and rarities, so maybe this is their first true album? Anyway, this is my second favorite. I'll post Suburban Light soon.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Recurring
Somehow when I was uploading all of the Spacemen 3, I skipped their final album, "Recurring." I remember someone later requested it. Here it is
Spacemen 3 - Recurring
Year: 1991
Bitrate: ~192VBR
Download: MassMirror
Friday, March 14, 2008
Not dead
I am alive, just losing my mind. I shall return tomorrow. Many thanks to those of you concerned about my possible death.
See you in the morning.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
More Cocteau Twins
I posted Heaven Or Las Vegas earlier, it has became one of my favorite things to listen to. Since then I've been listening to some other stuff of theirs. All of these are worth getting, and I think some of them are rare.
Cocteau Twins - Treasure
Year: 1984
Bitrate: 320
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This is one of their better LPs from the earlier period. There are some absolutely amazing songs on here like "Ivo" and "Lorelei."
Cocteau Twins - Love's Easy Tears EP
Year: 1986
Bitrate: 320
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The video for the title track came on VH1 Classic the other night, and it blew me away.
Cocteau Twins - Iceblink Luck [Single]
Year: 1990
Bitrate: 320
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This is the first single from "Heaven Or Las Vegas" with some b-sides from that period.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
More Gram Parsons
With The Flying Burrito Brothers:
The Flying Burrito Brothers - Gilded Palace Of Sin
Year: 1969
Bitrate: 192
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The Flying Burrito Brothers - Burrito Deluxe
Year: 1970
Bitrate: 192
Download: MassMirror
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Glaze Of Cathexis
Dr. Schluss has gone and reviewed my album on his own blog, Garage Of Psychedelic Obscurities! The thing is, he has very recently released his own album and posted it on the internet. The least I can do it write about it here. I don't really know if I'm capable of writing up something like he did for me... but I can say that I've been listening to it a lot since I got it a few days ago, and it's very good. It definitely fits in with the nature of this blog, with a heavy shoegaze influence. Trust me:
Glaze Of Cathexis - The Holographic Universe
Year: 2008
Bitrate: 256
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You should probably direct your comments to Dr. Schluss' Garage Of Psychedelic Obscurities, but I'm sure he'll read the comments here too.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Screamadelica
A repost from a long time ago...
Primal Scream - Screamadelica
Year: 1991
Bitrate: ~192 vbr
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A Little More Fitting!
Kick ass.
13th Floor Elevators - Easter Everywhere
Year: 1967
Bitrate: 192
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Just an interesting fact: This album has the song "Slip Inside This House," which was covered by Primal Scream on their most famous album Screamadelica. I've posted Screamadelica before, but I just checked and the link is dead, so I think I'll repost it for the sake of this song.
Not so fitting...
Hmmm
Well, neither one of these albums fit in so well alongside the other albums I post here. But it is Gram Parsons. I haven't even listened to these yet, they were actually uploaded by my best friend for me to listen to. So, I thought I'd just go ahead and post them here, because recently The Flying Burrito Brothers (Gram's band) have been one of my favorite bands. I guess if country music turns you off, skip this post, but it's definitely your loss. I've got something a little more fitting coming up next...
Gram Parsons - GP
Year: 1973
Bitrate: ~192 vbr
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Gram Parsons - Grievous Angel
Year: 1974
Quality: ~192 vbr
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Monday, January 14, 2008
More Dead Meadow
The first two albums:
Dead Meadow - S/T
Year: 2000
Bitrate: 320
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Dead Meadow - Howls from the Hills
Year: 2001
Bitrate: 320
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Hope you like these albums. By the way, I'm thinking about updating the links to friendly blogs. So, if you link to me on your site, please comment here and let me know so I can add you to my list. Also, I'm looking for anyone and everyone who would like to blog about my album, Further, by my band Kid's Garden (can be found below) on their own site. If you like it, help me out.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Heaven Or Las Vegas
I seriously can't get enough of this album right now, it's full of dreamy pop music. I've been listening to it every night as I go to sleep lately. The Cocteau Twins are noted as an influence on My Bloody Valentine. Check out the video for the title track below...
Cocteau Twins - Heaven Or Las Vegas
Year: 1990
Bitrate: 320
Download: ShareBee
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Loop
I got these albums from Cafe Puschkin a long time ago. Sadly that site is dead now. These albums are awesome, similar to Spacemen 3.
Loop - Heaven's End
Year: 1987
Bitrate: 320
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Loop - Fade Out
Year: 1988
Bitrate: 320
Download: MegaUpload
Monday, January 07, 2008
The other necessary Happy Mondays
I've already posted the Mondays' first record, 24 Hour Party People, so here are the next two releases. I meant to post them a long time ago, as both of them are better than the debut album (in my opinion). I think I like Pills n Thrills the best... but the song "Lazyitis" is probably my favorite, and it's on Bummed. Thanks to ShareBee, you don't really have to make a decision anyway, get them both!
Happy Mondays - Bummed
Year: 1988
Bitrate: 256
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Happy Mondays - Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches
Year: 1990
Bitrate: 256
Download: ShareBee
My absence was due to being home on vacation. Now I'm back like always. Thank you for your continued support. I'll try to make up for lost time...
Friday, December 14, 2007
More Jonestown
I know a lot of you realize that every BJM album is available on their website to download for free, but the quality of the mp3s are so low, they don't do the songs justice. Here are some more albums with a significantly higher bitrate.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Spacegirl and Other Favorites
Year: 1996
Bitrate: ~192 VBR
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This album contains the track "Kid's Garden," which is where I get my band name. Also the title track is unbelievable.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Bringing It All Back Home Again
Year: 1999
Bitrate: ~192 VBR
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Contains a cover of Charles Manson's "Arkansas." Miranda Lee Richards is featured on the amazing "Reign On."
The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Love [CD Single]
Year: 1998
Bitrate: ~192 VBR
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B-sides being "This Is Why You Love Me" and an exclusive demo of the song "Wasting Away."
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Thursday, December 13, 2007
Spiritualized Repost
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
A Lot of Kinks
The Kinks - You Really Got Me
Year: 1964
Bitrate: 192
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The Kinks - Face To Face
Year: 1966
Bitrate: 192
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The Kinks - Something Else By The Kinks
Year: 1967
Bitrate: 192
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The Kinks - Arthur or The Decline and Fall of the British Empire
Year: 1969
Bitrate: 192
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The Kinks - Part One Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround
Year: 1970
Bitrate: 192
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Donovan's Greatest Hits
Sunday, December 02, 2007
The Stone Roses
So I bought Guitar Hero III this weekend. One of the bonus songs is "She Bangs The Drums" by The Stone Roses. I was shocked that it would be included, but I loved it, and it reminded me how much I love the whole album...
The Stone Roses - S/T
Year: 1989
Bitrate: 160
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Love repost
I realized the Love album I mentioned in the last post is a dead link now. Repost:
Love - S/T
Year: 1966
Bitrate: 192
Download: ShareBee
The Leaves
A while ago I got interested in the different versions of Hey Joe after hearing Arthur Lee's version with Love. (I posted that album on February 2nd. Scroll down...).
My favorite version of the ones I found was by The Leaves. It's very similar to the Love version, but it came first, and has an awesome lead guitar line. Check out the video below. If you like it, here's the whole album for you.
The Leaves - Hey Joe
Year: 1966Bitrate: 192
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
My Album!
Okay everyone, this is the best thing. Here's my album "Further" released under the name Kid's Garden. I posted the demo version of this last year, but here's the finalized version. I had these albums printed in July. If you like it, check out my myspace for new songs; I'm recording the new album in an all analog studio. This particular album was recorded on my computer. I hope you'll love it, most people like you do.
Kid's Garden - Further
Year: 2007
Bitrate: 192
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Don't forget to let me know what you think...
Beachwood Sparks & Morning After Girls
I've already selected the next 10 albums I'm going to upload. Generally, I like to post albums that have something in common with each other together, but these don't aside from I discovered them around the same time. They're both good though!
Beachwood Sparks - Beachwood Sparks
Year: 2000
Bitrate: 160
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If you aren't familiar with them, to me, Beachwood Sparks sounds like a slightly psychedelic mix between The Flying Burrito Brothers and The Beach Boys. This zip file not only includes the mp3s from the CD release, but also my personal rip of the vinyl exclusive track "Surfing Saints."
The Morning After Girls - Shadows Evolve
Year: 2005
Bitrate: 192
Download: Complaint
I posted this last year, just reuploading it again due to many requests.
Monday, November 19, 2007
A Storm In Heaven
Their debut album. More shoegaze than anything, and it's good too.
The Verve - A Storm In Heaven
Year: 1993
Bitrate: 192
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And I'm sure most of you have already heard, but My Bloody Valentine reunited officially.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
The Vera Violets
The Vera Violets are shoegaze band from Florida. I usually don't like to post the albums of small time bands that really benefit from every album sold, but I figure there are more people that are going to be turned on to this from my blog than there are people who are actually googling for these albums, trying not to pay for them. Please download the music, and if you like it, I bought the albums directly from the band for $5 each by messaging the guy over myspace. You could probably do the same.
"The Last Kiss" is the first album, and "Sunshine Dust" is the second. If you're only going to get one, go for "Sunshine Dust." The song "Stars" from the video below is from that one, and it has 19 songs, as opposed to 9.
The Vera Violets - Sunshine Dust
Year: 2005
Bitrate: 192
Download: MassMirror
Songs to listen for: Euphoria, Stars, Lighthead Crash, Not Like Other Boys
The Vera Violets - The Last Kiss
Year: 2005
Bitrate: 192
Download: MassMirror
Songs to listen for: My Goodbye, You Turn Me, Touch