A look at LSD Underground 12, a little-known avant-garde psychedelic album released in 1966, and the earliest known album featuring musicians recording while under the effect of LSD
Tag: psychedelic rock
MIDDLE EARTH MIX
A magical playlist curated by Jack Hopkin to go along with a feature all about Middle Earth in the upcoming issue of MOOF. "A playlist curated by yours truly, striving to capture the atmosphere of the club at it's peak. Play at night and watch the patterns dance on the walls. Featuring cult classics along … Continue reading MIDDLE EARTH MIX
Jack Hopkin’s Curiosity Shoppe, No. 3
Jack Hopkin opens the doors to the ever-curious "Curiosity Shoppe" for the third time, bringing you the best psychedelic music recommendations, from the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band, to Ecletion, and World of Oz.
Album of the week: Joy of a Toy (1969)
In a musical universe where musicians and labels churn out albums that are trite and commonplace, music goers can be sometimes left disillusioned. However, when geniuses such as Kevin Ayers come along...
Jack Hopkin’s Curiosity Shoppe, No. 2
In this second column, connoisseur of psychedelic curiosities, Jack Hopkin, runs through some key recommendations - from Skip Bifferty and Mort Garson, to Jethro 'Toe' and John Fahey.
Album of the week: Definition (1968)
Would recommend if you're a fan of: The Growing Concern, Apple, H.P. Lovecraft, Clear Light, Sunforest Words by Matt Kessler In 1968, New York band, Chrysalis, released their only album, “Definition.” Beckoning back and forth from being musically jovial, to heartbreaking, the lyrical abilities of the band were something to be envious of. The band … Continue reading Album of the week: Definition (1968)
Album of the week: Axe Music (1969)
Featured image: Axe Would recommend if you're a fan of: Kak, Tea Company, Ant Trip Ceremony, Ford Theatre, Jefferson Airplane Back in 1969, psychedelic music had already been exposed to the masses for a number of years. In fact, many major recording artists of the time that had previously experimented with music in the psychedelic vein, had already moved … Continue reading Album of the week: Axe Music (1969)
Jack Hopkin’s Curiosity Shoppe, No. 1
A column dedicated to recommendations from the peak of the psychedelic era, undiscovered in plain sight, and often fabled much like Atlantis. Make yourself at home and look among the wares on display...
Album of the week: Magic Lantern (1968)
Our very first 'album of the week' rightfully goes to Chicago-based psychedelic rockers, Haymarket Square, and their album, Magic Lantern.