reminiscent of some forgotten Japanese animation soundtrack or a rusting Commodore 64 just about to give up the ghost
" each track showcases Monk's angular piano style and the ensemble's telepathic musicianship
blending his masterful organ and keyboard playing with dynamic contributions from Rene McLean’s saxophones and Olu Dara’s trumpet
the album captures despair through bleak production and introspective lyrics
Their powerful cover of Sly & the Family Stone’s "Sing a Simple Song" adds a unique touch
The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn Pavement reminiscent of some forgotten JapaneseThe title of Pink Floyd's debut album is taken from a chapter in Syd Barrett's favorite children's book, The Wind in the Willows, and the lyrical imagery of The Piper at the Gates of Dawn is indeed full of colourful, childlike, distinctly British whimsy, albeit filtered through the perceptive lens of LSD. Barrett's catchy, melodic acid pop songs are balanced with longer, more experimental pieces showcasing the group's instrumental freak outs, often