Issue 32

What's old

Exposé print issues (1993-2011)

Available online from Issue 32

September 2005

92 Pages

Hugh Banton of VDGG, Pocket Orchestra, Asturias, Oophoi, Udi Koomran, Nearfest 2005, Pat Thomas & Mushroom, Charming Hostess, Cuneiform sampler CD

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Opossum - Bear's Banquet

Opossum is another of Garden of Delights’ wonderful finds. The band was a precursor to Morpheus, and never actually released any recordings during their existence (1971-75), though these...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2005-09-01)

Phoenix - Renascent Phenomenon (Archives 4: 1970-1971)

Supposedly this album of songs was written back in the early 70s for the original version of Dutch group Phoenix, which included Jos Hustings who, along with partner in crime Mathilda Roza, is... » Read more
(Posted by Paul Hightower 2005-09-01)

Ray Charles - Ô Genio Live in Brazil

Not long after releasing one of the signpost LPs of modern pop crossover, Ray Charles took his big band to Brazil and filmed two television programs featuring his live stage set. Charles was just as... » Read more
(Posted by Jeff Melton 2005-09-01)

Red Pocket - Thick

Fans of the wonderful Charming Hostess can now rejoice. While this is not a Charming Hostess album, it does feature Jewlia Eisenberg in a somewhat similar setting. Her vocal foil for this outing is...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2005-09-01)

Roger Chapman - The Legendary Funny Cider Sessions/Swag

Family’s Roger Chapman is somewhat of a workaholic. His departure from Family only saw him tirelessly fronting bands under a number of other names including his own. This package of two albums... » Read more
(Posted by Mac Beaulieu 2005-09-01)

Shingetsu - Live

I haven’t heard Shingetsu’s studio album, so this concert recording is my introduction to their music, and it’s quite a surprise. And like many surprises, it has both good and bad...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2005-09-01)

Simon Dupree & the Big Sound - Part of My Past - The Simon Dupree and the Big Sound Anthology

There’s no doubt that a complete collection of the recordings of Simon Dupree and the Big Sound has historical value. Aside from being a curious footnote in the story of the psychedelic 60s with... » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2005-09-01)

Slava Ganelin and Ned Rothenberg - Falling into Place

Pianist and composer Slava (Vyacheslav) Ganelin is known for his assertive power trio in Russia and his leadership within the Israeli free jazz scene since emigrating there in 1987. In contrast, New... » Read more
(Posted by Jeff Melton 2005-09-01)

Sonus Umbra - Spiritual Vertigo

I really want to like Sonus Umbra. They have so many elements I like – a combination of electric and acoustic instruments, judicious use of modern technologies, complex song structures with varying... » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2005-09-01)

Stella Maris - To the Promised Land

It can be difficult to review something like this latest offering from Germany’s Stella Maris. The musicians sound so sincere and believe in what they’re doing, and put a great deal of craft and... » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2005-09-01)

Tangerine Dream - Bootmoon Live Series

1977 was the year that Edgar Froese, Chris Franke and Peter Baumann conquered North America and Canada with a massive twenty-plus city tour (and on select dates performing with Laserium). The April...

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(Posted by Jeff Melton 2005-09-01)

Terra Ambient - The Gate

The name sums it up – spacious electro/ethnic/ambient soundscapes, complete with moody, Porcupine Tree-like architectural cover imagery. Terra Ambient is Pittsburgh based Jeff Kowal’s solo studio... » Read more
(Posted by A Skeoch 2005-09-01)

The Black Noodle Project - And Life Goes On...

I’m not above enjoying a good clone band. I quite enjoy a lot of them. And Black Noodle Project may not necessarily be a complete Pink Floyd clone, but in the world of clonedom, some of these songs... » Read more
(Posted by Mac Beaulieu 2005-09-01)

The Collectors - The Collectors & Grass and Wild Strawberries

The Collectors hailed from Vancouver, Canada, not exactly a hotbed of the worldwide psychedelic scene, which maybe helps explain why they didn’t make a bigger impact. Their two albums, though...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2005-09-01)

The Decemberists - Picaresque

This Portland, Oregon band has been the subject of a lot of buzz in the American indie rock community, and for once the praise is well-deserved. Far from being a trendy neopunk band or lo-fi... » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2005-09-01)

The Owl Watches - Tales from the Inflatable Forest

Multi-instrumentalist Phil McKenna is The Owl Watches. This is his first sometimes meandering solo endeavor by a composer who has proactively adopted the "do it yourself at home" option to recording.... » Read more
(Posted by Jeff Melton 2005-09-01)