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Eternal Rhythm: The Wipers - Is This Real?

Eternal Rhythm: The Wipers - Is This Real?

The Wipers’ Is This Real? is one of those records that lands like a thunderclap, even years after its initial release. A primal force, born from the damp, grey Portland skies, it encapsulates the raw energy and alienation that defines the earliest strains of American punk, but with a deeper, more introspective bite. Greg Sage, the brain behind the band, wasn’t interested in following the prevailing trends of the late '70s punk scene. Instead, Is This Real? emerges with a sound both timeless and immediate, like a message in a bottle sent from the most desolate outpost of human experience....

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Eternal Rhythm: Caravan - If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You

Eternal Rhythm: Caravan - If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You

If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You is the second album by the British progressive rock band Caravan, originally released in 1970. This album is a pivotal release in the Canterbury scene - a subgenre of progressive rock known for blending elements of jazz, psychedelia, and experimental music. It showcases the band’s evolving sound and marks their transition from their earlier, more psychedelic style to a more sophisticated and expansive approach. Musically, the album is a masterful blend of complex arrangements and playful, whimsical themes. Caravan's hallmark is the seamless fusion of jazz...

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Eternal Rhythm: Wendy & Bonnie - Genesis

Eternal Rhythm: Wendy & Bonnie - Genesis

Released in 1969, Genesis by Wendy & Bonnie stands as one of the era’s most captivating and overlooked albums. Created by the sister duo Wendy and Bonnie Flower, this album is a quintessential example of the ethereal and innovative spirit of late 1960s music. A cult album that would later inspire bands like Stereolab, with dreamy vocal harmonies as the main attraction, laced with Brazilian splashes and soft-rock strains. Pure timeless psychedelic pop perfection, awash in serenity and haunting reverie floating in the ether above airy soundscapes that convey a sophistication that belies the artists' tender age: 15 and 18....

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Eternal Rhythm: Big Youth - Dread Locks Dread

Eternal Rhythm: Big Youth - Dread Locks Dread

Released in 1975, Big Youth’s Dread Locks Dread stands as a towering work in reggae, showcasing the artist's innovative fusion of toasting and roots. This album is not just a significant addition to Big Youth’s discography but also a landmark in the evolution of reggae during the mid-1970s. With its lyrical depth and musical experimentation, Dread Locks Dread encapsulates the spirit of an era marked by social upheaval and cultural transformation. The album opens with the title track, which immediately sets the tone for the rest of the record. Here, Big Youth’s distinctive vocal style—characterized by its rhythmic, chant-like delivery—intertwines...

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