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Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (January 31, 2005)
  • Original Release Date: September 2001
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Beggars UK - Ada
  • ASIN: B00005N53G
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #246,182 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Initially, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci seemed like a backwoods acid test gone awry. Early albums were filled with dense psychedelic pop songs (whose surreal feel was enhanced when the band members occasionally sang in their native Welsh) as well as bizarre illustrations and photos depicting the band as forest-bound wizards and gnomes. Over their last few releases, however, Gorky's have refined their music and image, leaving behind the gimmicks and costumes for a subtle sound that is as hypnotic as it is catchy. Most intriguing is the band's ability to create songs that are both expansive and intimate, that flow with an improvisational feel without ever losing control. On How I Long to Feel That Summer in My Heart, Gorky's have made an album that feels as light as air, yet continues to grow with repeated listenings. While the usual pop influences (Beach Boys, Beatles) can be found within their music, it is the unexpected touches that give the songs heft. Taking their cues from Fairport Convention's unconventional folk sound, Van Morrison's mysticism, and strangely enough, church hymnals, Gorky's permeates their songs with a darkness and longing that makes the music compelling. How I Long To Feel That Summer in My Heart is what should happen to psychedelic music once the light show gets boring. --Adam Silverman

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best since Barafundle, September 28, 2001
By Remi Olsen (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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Gorky's seem to be unable to create a bad album, something 'How I Long to Feel That Summer' is proof of. In many ways, the songs on this album reminds me of the ones of 'Barafundle' (their best album), especially with songs like 'Where Does Yer Go Now?' and 'Christina'.

Musically, the album is very calm and peaceful (no 'Poodle Rockin' this time), and has a 60s feel over it. The Beach Boys and Beatles influences are clear, while songs like 'Stood On Gold' has kind of a Searchers feel over them. 'Can Megan', which sounds like Pink Floyd's 'San Tropez' is another highlight, just for it's silly horn section. As usual, they use a ton of (weird) instruments to create a rich and full sound.

Euros Childs vocals reaches a new high on this album, with some seriously complex pitches and creativity. Richard James, who sings lead on more songs than any of the previous albums also shines brighter than ever.

You can't go wrong with 'How I Long to Feel That Summer' if you're interested in an album clearly inspired by 60s pop, with a good doze of folk. This one is for those of us who are sick of the standard top 40 formula.

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5.0 out of 5 stars When the Aim is Beauty, September 27, 2001
By Jerome Langguth (Erlanger, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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Gorky's Zygotic Mynci have been unobtrusively producing the sweetest, most melodic,folk/pop music on the planet for quite a while now. To my ears, this is easily their best so far. Wonderful harmonies, boldly romantic lyrics with not a trace of bitterness or irony, and an ensemble sound that recalls The Incredible String Band at their most focused, all work together to make this one of the most musically satisfying albums of the year. Enchanting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous, March 15, 2002
By WrtnWrd "Hankman" (Northridge, CA USA) - See all my reviews
On their seventh release, How I Long to Feel That Summer in My Heart, Welsh neo-psychedelic group Gorky's Zygotic Mynci abandons acid-drenched nightscapes for greener pastures. And I do mean `pastures' - How I Long to Feel... is a gentle idyll in a verdant countryside, simple yet breathtakingly beautiful. Only now that they've arrived does it seem inevitable that this is what they were driving towards all along. These twelve songs, the offspring of the Beach Boys and the Grateful Dead, lilt and shimmer like dew. Or to modernize a sound made of folk styles and pop harmonies, this is what Sigur Ros would sound like if they were stranded on the moors instead of an ice floe. Gorgeous!
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4.0 out of 5 stars should be 4 1/2, not just 4
this one here is super-produced sounding, which has its ups and downs, pros and cons. i like the expansive atmosphere it gives the band--it does these songs a great service,... Read more
Published on July 21, 2004 by Davy

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Gorgeous
This album has to be GZM's most *beautiful*. Musically, it is soothing, relaxing, peaceful. The lyrics to most of the songs are *sweeter than a lullaby* but never sappy... Read more
Published on April 25, 2004 by Sweetest Jezebel

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing and Endearing
Lovely album by this great Welsh export. I certainly liked this one more than "Blue Trees". It's so whimsical and beautiful, it takes you to another world. Read more
Published on August 23, 2002 by quemutant

5.0 out of 5 stars Magic Mynci
Class tunes. Gorky's have always had class tunes. They've chilled a wee bit on this record but the melodies have got stronger. The title track and Christina stand out. Read more
Published on May 30, 2002 by Joobers

5.0 out of 5 stars Ear candy
Yay! This album is so good. But it's also the first and only Gorky's album I have purchased. It is certainly very idyllic and pensive. Read more
Published on April 27, 2002 by Frances Lee

4.0 out of 5 stars longing and light...
The album is virtually a concept piece about memory and nostalgia. Sentimental, but in the best way and very sad at times. But, all the longing is not for nothing. Read more
Published on January 31, 2002 by Rob Damm

4.0 out of 5 stars Melodies sublime
I know some of the cynics out there will hate this
record, but I love it; I think it's sublime, it came as
a complete surprise to me. Read more
Published on January 6, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars beautiful, sunny
if you like nick drake, john martyn, the beatles, the beach boys, the byrds, fairport convention, the bats, richard and linda thompson, the grateful dead, belle and sebastian,... Read more
Published on September 19, 2001 by Withnail

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