Psychedelicatessen

Moodswings | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 20, 1997)
• Original Release Date: May 20, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Arista
• ASIN: B000002VP5
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,193 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Billy Bragg producer Grant Showbiz bids, on this second Moodswings disc, to become the '90s answer to Mike Batt--the Brit impresario (remember the Wombles?) who produced kitchen-sink instrumental exotica for the lumpen proletariat in the late '70s. That's Tanita Tikaram (we think) in "Together as One (Luminous)," but she brings little to an album that is essentially faux electronica/world beat for boutique browsers. --Jeff Bateman

Product Description

Ori Release '97 , from the studio wiz duo of Fred Hood ( former drummer of the Pretenders ) & Grant Showbiz ( producer of Smiths & Billy Bragg ) , features a stirring medley that blends Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" with "Oh Happy Day" , wuth guest vocal --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for ANY Mood!!, September 19, 2001

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"notperse" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychedelicatessen (Audio CD)

I became familiar with Moodswings in 1994, with their debut - Moodfood (1992) - unfortunately, just missing the CD Single for Spiritual High.
I thought Moodfood was wonderful - and was blown away when I first heard Psychedelicatessen. I've listened to it at least a hundred times and have never grown bored of it!! It's a beautiful musical journey - from the beat-driven to the ethereal. It's been a soundtrack to a large portion of my life; it fits in about EVERY situation. It's inspired me in my Architecture studio, motivated and relaxed me at home; it's warmed me up to go out on party weekends and brought me back to earth afterwards. I have yet to find anyone who hasn't enjoyed it; friends who know request it often.
Do me a favor - once you've listened to it, write to Arista and ask them to bring Showbiz & Hood back together for another!!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An uplifting swirl of psychedelic pop, January 4, 2001

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David Blakeslee (Grand Rapids, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychedelicatessen (Audio CD)

I don't know anything about the people who produced this music, but I heard it on the radio a couple of years ago and went right out and bought it. That happens very rarely with me! The music on this disc continually unfolds in the most exquisite way as one track blends into the other. The instrumentals are lush and fascinating, and when the vocalists enter, they are unintrusive (if you don't want to listen to words) but also very inspiring if you listen to what they are saying! Even "Destruction & Destroy", despite the harsh sound, has a positive message. This is the kind of music that carries a message of hope for the future without getting maudlin or preachy about it. The snide critic who talks about "faux electronica" is missing the point. This is not meant to be some kind of edgy, post-apocalyptic trip album along the lines of the Orb (who I also enjoy on different occasions), much less anything along hardcore techno lines. This is made to be mainstream, accessible music for the masses, but of a higher quality than the disposable junk produced by the big record companies. Moodswings don't sell millions of albums but the world would be better if more people fed their minds with this kind of music!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTE, UTTER, SHEER PERFECTION!, November 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Psychedelicatessen (Audio CD)

The things that amazes me the most is the speed with which these people play their instruments and, still, maintain flawlessness! Moodswings is a mind-boggling group who is truly unique and will maintain that position for a long time! It just doesn't get any better than this bunch! Need to put some oomph into your life? Here it is!