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Sonic Flower Groove

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AFTER THE CREATION MIASMA,BEFORE THE HEAVY DUB AND STONES POSTURINGS THERE WAS "SONIC FLOWER GROOVE". FROM THE OPENING CASCADE OF SHIMMERING JANGLE EMENATING OUT OF JIM NAVAJO'S 12 STRING RICKENBACKER TO THE LAST WARBLINGS OF BOBBY GILLESPIE'S EVER SO FRAGILE WAIL THIS MASTERPIECE OF MID EIGHTIES PSYCHADELIA DRIPPED WHAT I HOPED TO BE EVEN GREATER THINGS TO COME.ALAS; THE GREATNESS DIDN'T EXACTLY GEL BUT WE STILL HAVE THIS LITTLE DOOZY.PRODUCED BY EX RED CRAYOLA MEMBER MAYO THOMPSON ,ENGINEERED BY THE GUY WHO DID THE SOFT BOYS AND ROBYN HITCHCOCK STUFF; PAT COLLIER THE "SONIC" VALUE OF THIS ALBUM SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.GENTLE TUESDAY, SILENT SPRING,IMPERIAL,WE GO DOWN SLOWLY RISING;DEAR LORD,IF THE TITLES ALONE DON'T SUCK YOU IN ONE SPIN AROUND THIS DISC WILL HAVE YOU HOOKED .INVEST IN THIS IMPORT YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID!

It's hard to believe that this is the same Primal Scream from the albums "Vanishing Point" and "Screamadelica". They sound a lot like early Stone Roses, which came around just about the same time as this. "Sonic Flower Groove" is excellent, every song is short, pretty, and gets to the point. The only problem (which is why this is only a 4 star album) is that this just is not their masterpiece..."Screamadelica" is. This is by far though, one of the best albums of pretty psychedelic pop songs I've ever heard. I particularly like the songs,"Gentle Tuesday","May The Sun Shine Bright For You","Imperial", and "Love You". These are my favorites, but buy this album now (because it is really difficult to find for this price) to discover all of your favorites.

There is just no-end to their talents. It's obvious because of this early release from the masters. It's typical brit-pop for the time. But it stands right up there with the Stone Roses and the other musical innovators of the time. The most amazing thing is listening to them now. They've come a long way baby. Primal Scream is one of the greatest bands that ever graced the scene. Scoop this rare gem up now!

I was introduced to Primal Scream, well, their music at least, by this favorite person I used to know. I had no music of my own at the time, or so I thought. I mean no one at the age of 23 admits to liking John Denver. Anyway, I purchased all of Primal Screams albums. I hated them all. I thought they were chaotic and redundant. Except this one. This surprised me. Tranquil and hazy. Its like being alone in your thoughts, without life intruding. So, I sent the others away but this one I keep. Thanks JS.