V/a / Hall Of Mirrors

Emperor Jones

Double CD at single CD price! Hall of Mirrors celebrates the state of the cosmic world with two CDs chock full of the most brain-twisting rock there is, from several continents. There isn't any gently floating, atmospheric psychedelia here, no sir. Instead, these bands keep the volume high, the fuzz primarily on, and append the rock to cosmic rock. With culprits like Japan's Acid Mother's Temple, Bardo Pond, Finland's Circle, Kinski, and SubArachnoid Space involved, you know this won't be a gentle ride. But it'll still feed your brain, as they filter layers of sound atop driving riffs and pounding rhythms.  Add in other noteworthies like Vocokesh, Tarantula Hawk, ST37, Fuzzhead, Gravitar, and Farflung, and you're getting taught by the best. From space-punk to synapse-fried fuzz, it's all part of the picture of today's psychedelic renaissance, giving new meaning to the long-abused term.  Other artists include DMBQ, Overhang Party, and Up-Tight, all from Japan; Escapade, Primordial Undermind, SpeakerCranker, Transpacific, Rubble, and Yeti, as well as possibly the last track ever from Boston's Abunai! 

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