Customer Reviews

Rise & Fall

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For me, this record is not really about vocals or lyrics or songs but about the sheer cathartic joy of making voluptuously shimmering rock music. First and foremost - the Warlocks love to play. They are as happy in a straight ahead jam session, spontaneously riffing off each other's ability to sustain a massive collective groove, as they are making a perfectly honed piece of psychedelic 1960s pop homage, ala The Velvet Underground saturated, Song for Nico. The Warlocks are a great band. A defiantly un-prententious bunch. They love their distorted amped out guitars, the metalic whine of feedback and the bliss of steady fuzz. If you love these things also, you will also love The Warlocks.

This is one of the best albums I have purchased in the last year or two. Every song is great; these guys are brilliant. Don't pay any attention to those other reviews, go buy this as soon as you can. They are sort of a "jam band", but instead of drawing from the grateful dead or phish, they are influenced by good bands like Pink Floyd, Spacemen 3, Spectrum, Spiritualized and the like. That's the best way to describe them I guess. If you can see them live, then do so, you won't be disappointed. GREAT.

First a short story...Early 1975, Pink Floyd is in the studio making "Wish You Were Here" an homage to the bands original heart and soul Syd Barrett. Barrett had mental and drug problems and dropped out of the band some 6 years earlier and hadn't been heard of since.

But shock of shocks Barrett shows up un-announced while recording "Shine On You Crazy Diamond!" He hangs out with the Floyd's for the day, passes luke warm judgement on the new songs and once again disappears, never (at least to this date)having contact with his former band mates.

All four Members of Floyd have said how almost "Out of Body" the day felt. It was amazing how they were able to convey the BRILLIANCE of Barrett on this record in their own unique way, and how INFLUENTIAL this man still was so many years later. And to have him just show up in the studio on the day that he did!

Now on the the Warlocks...Just like Waters, Gilmore, Mason and Wright were able to channel Barrett into "WYWH", so has Bobby Hecksher called upon Barrett's soul on Rise and Fall! EVERYTHING great about Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd is here! Mind tripping three chord rock just doesn't get better than this!

If you're familiar with the whole Psychedelic revival going on in the Northwest, ala The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Out Crowd, BRMC and the Dandy's then you probably know how wonderful this record is. If you've only heard of these bands then this record is a TERRIFIC entry onto this world of droning, ethereal and raving rock and roll!

All three of the Warlocks cd's are a must as is seeing these guys (and gals) in concert. But start HERE and move forward to Phoenix and Surgery. You will NOT be disappointed!

This CD is such a fabulous listening experience. Highlights are the beautiful "Whips of Mercy," the unique "Song for Nico," and the heartwrenching "Motorcycles." It is deeply cathartic, and I love it. I am going to buy their latest CD, Phoenix. Hopefully i will see them in concert one day.

Anton Newcombe also contrbutes drums on this album.
Song for Nico is a gem by the way.

Forget what the other reviews say. The people who reviewed this record don't know anything. This album is great. Really great. One of the best of the year.

are awesome. I have heard that their live performance will not disappoint. The music grows on you with every listen. BUY THIS CD!!

I have been waiting for this cd to come out ever since I saw The Warlocks open up for The brian Jonestown Massacre.Their live performance is amazing ,and I loved their ep they put out.But this album was a little dissapointing.I think these guys should have cranked up the amps a little more ,and I prefer the original Song for Nico over the new version .Overall ,a little too mellow for my taste .PS the girl that plays the tamborine is a complete KNOCKOUT!!!!!!

Unfortunately this album does not live up to the Bomp history. The Warlocks first Cd was great, psych-rock but this album seems more like a pardoy of 60's music. Something has definitely changed here. There is some interesting guitar work but the overall groove is lacking. I could see one of these songs on That 70's Show or an old Lenny Kravitz album. If you like very typical and cliched 60's rock then check this album out!