When it's cold and dark outside, I feel like I want to revisit what I already know. I listen to a lot of bands I love and kinda fall in love all over again. Thanks to Spotify's Discover Weekly I'm exposed to a lot of things that blow my mind regularly, so I don't get in a rut. Mordicai Jones is one of these bands* that came out of nowhere, and blew my mind. How isn't this a famous song?
*it's not a real band, in fact, but a project from Link Wray, eternally underrated guitar legend, always ahead of his time
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Just recently found this Welsh psych/folk band. They seem like they should be far more famous than they are.
As far as I can tell, every song they have is beautiful. It’s like Devendra Banhart meets the Kinks, late 60s British psych, and John Cale (who is apparently a big fan). But it’s also pretty late 90s sounding, makes me feel like a kid.
Here’s Faraway Eyes^ (not a Stones cover)
Mar 15, 2024
Been curating a drum reference playlist for my session drummer for my musical project’s next record! This band is so underrated and I have no idea why. psychadelic shoegazey greatness. I think one of their band members passed away recently too and his legacy is definitely appreciated 🌀
Jul 5, 2024
Love how moody this song is. Also I feel like their fantastic band name goes under appreciated.
Oct 3, 2024
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When this album came out, it got ravaged for being too "on-the-nose" but I feel it still holds up, both in terms of songwriting and production, as one of Neil's most interesting—and perhaps even more relevant now...
Neil's voice isn't all that it was, but he's got company. Crunchy guitars, horn section and a beautiful choir in every single song. Catchy hooks and an openly anti-war theme. I really don't understand how anyone who likes Neil Young could not love this album!
Feb 3, 2025
Honestly, I hate picking favorites when it comes to music. But I'm literally listening to this one right now, and really, there's not a month I haven't heard this album in the last 20 years. And when I listen, it's always the whole thing. How perfect is this album? Just perfect. Is it for you? If you have any room in your heart for perfect pop structures, clean—yet oh so heartfelt—execution and that perfect mix of bitter and sweet. If you like jangly guitars, harmonies and the best qualities of 90s radio, please give it a shot.
Jan 10, 2025