A Psych Ride, Dream of an album. Hold on!

5 Stars
Posted
Monday, March 10, 2025
by
MP
Man oh man, this album is electrifying! From the driving basslines to the kaleidoscopic guitars, the album's adventurous ride will keep you engaged, and its impact was undeniable in shaping the modern psych-rock and garage scenes of the 2010s. It not only marked a key moment in the band's evolution but also in my life in the early 2010s in Southern California.
If you like raw energy, elements of psychedelia and just organized chaos, this LP has got it. It's a sound that feels both modern, vintage AND innovative in a weird way. I remember the first time listening to it, drug free of course ( you won't need any with this album), an exhilarating ride through twisted guitar riffs, dynamic rhythms, and then John Dwyer's distinctive howling vocals... It was a breath of fresh air in a music scene already rife with retro influences, and Carrion Crawler/The Dream cemented Thee Oh Sees as one of the most exciting and innovative bands of their era (along with Ty Segal