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Always grateful then and now for Your,efforts in sharing such great albums many thanks. Adamus67, Thank you for your kind words, yes it's the same, beside that the old links are down, this is codeless, accesible to many more users. Marios, vice - versa Aah info largely based on the, liner notes from their debut LP.
The story is that Hoffman apparently approached Grass informing him that his band was going to be as big as the Beatles.
The Mystic Astrologic Crystal Band review - Spectrum Culture
That egomaniac streak didn't seem to bother Grass, who helped the band sign with Gene Norman's Carole Record label. Hoffman responsible for writing all ten tracks, the Grass produced "The Mystic Astrologic Crystal Band" offers up an interesting mix of psych and what you'd call sunshine pop.
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I've seen a couple of reviews that compare the LP to The Yellow Balloon and the comparison' wasn't too far off, though Hoffman's affection for the sitar and Grass' production touches gave this a far more distinctive psych edge.
First, I'll readily admit that what little I know about this outfit is largely based on the liner notes from their debut LP. The story is that Hoffman approached Grass informing him that his band was going to be as big as the Beatles. That egomaniac streak didn't seem to bother Grass, who helped the band sign with Gene Norman's Carole Record label.
So what's this baby sound like? Well, as I said it's definitely a timepiece. With Hoffman responsible for writing all ten tracks, the Grass produced " The Mystic Astrologic Crystal Band " offered up an interesting mix of psych and what you'd call sunshine pop.
I've seen a couple of reviews that compare the LP to The Yellow Balloon and the comparison wasn't too far off, though Hoffman's affection for the sitar and Grass' production touches gave this a far more distinctive psych edge. Musically the collection was pretty much divided between the two genres, though Grass added interesting production touches to virtually every track - 'Early Dawn' shifted from great harmony rich pop to a weird phasing segment and then back again.
At least to my ears the psych-tinged tracks provided the album highlights.
Among the more interesting numbers were the sitar propelled 'Factory Endeavor' with an odd series of right to left and back fades , 'Barnyard Philosophy' and 'Publicly Inclined To Blow Her Mind '. The overarching feeling is one of "music as product".
You can't help but feel Hoffman and company wanted to make it big and since the public was interested in Association-styled ballads, Lovin' Spoonful-styled jug band moves, and lightweight pop-psych, that was what they were going to give them.
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Had they been playing in the early-'70s, these guys would have trotted out a collection of Poco-styled country-rock. Entertaining, but not exactly a "must own" set. If there are any MACB experts out there, I always wondered why the front cover showed six people, while the flip side photo showed five.
Presumably producer Grass was on the front cover. Not exactly the person you would associate with a psych LP like this I think the connection might have had something to do with the fact Grass had produced a number of Paris Sisters records see the email at the end for the answer.
Hum, ever wanted to hear a California pop band taking a stab at what they thought a hardcore psych band would sound like?
Well, if you have, 'Factory Endeavor' would be a good place to start. Clearly taking a page out of George Harrison's songbook, the sitar-like drone perhaps a banjo with effects slapped on it , always makes me smile. Curiously, the song sounded like it was sped up in post-production. John Leighton's pounding, opening bass sounded like something you might hear on an Archies album, but overall 'Early Dawn' was a nice piece of sunshine pop with an interesting mid-song freak-out section.
The song title sounded promising, but 'Antagonizing Friend' was ultimately a forgettable slice of ToyTown pop-psych Some folks love this niche genre, but I've got to tell you I find it pretty annoying.
Admittedly the vocal arrangements were impressing and I've always been a sucker for harpsichord. The song actually had a very poppy feel LOL , but the stoned lyrics " flowers never cry, my eyes can seen them, ears can hear them Curiously, this was another track that sounded like it had been sped up.
Hard tom imagine a band playing at this speed; at least without having consumed a suitcase full of amphetamines. The Mystic Astrologic Crystal Band fails in establishing any identity for themselves.
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Rather, this is the sound of a band dreaming of a psychedelic odyssey while facing the reality of their own limited creativity. Musos attached to the scene will find something to love, but those looking for a more refreshing reminder of flower power would do well to look for greener pastures.
Raised in Hawaii and currently living in Boston, Edward is a writer for a law firm, but in his spare time he very much prefers to write about music.
While he has written for Consequence of Sound, Dig Boston and Euphoria Magazine, his best work can be found in various arguments across music festival forums. Otherwise he likes to cool out, big style.
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I think your assessment is right on. During my 40 year teaching carrier, the toughest thing was trying to find ways to help my students be more creative.