Causa Sui

i know most if not all of you have these guys already upto 2008

but if not, they're worth getting!!

(check the comments if you get an error in song vol3/05)

"Causa Suis self titled debut album was released to amazement of psychedelic rock fans around the world. The album gathered praise in magazines and webzines everybody from David Fricke (senior editor, Rolling Stone) and Ryan Schreiber (founder of Pitchfork Media) to small personal web-blogs has had nothing but good words to spill on Causa Sui. That, coupled with a few tours in Europe, they quickly earned a reputation of being a band to watch. Their unique mix of furious heavy psych and more experimental stylings such as kraut rock and shoegazing has created a stir in several music communities this is a band that appeals to indie-kids and avant-rock hipsters as well as to stoner rockers.

Their new album, Free Ride, takes their sound even further. The label acid rock seems far from exhaustive to describe what the four Danes are doing on this album, where stellar rock playing meets atmospheric flutes and electronics, where heavy riffs are lined up side by side with wondrous melodic passages. Causa Sui is proof that hard rock can still move frontiers. On Free Ride they play with a soulful live-feel, something rock music is missing these days, and a passion and joy thats impossible to deny. This album is at the same time raw, authentic and with a sense of nuances and detail that doesnt normally exist in hard rock. It has both immediacy and depth, power and thoughtfulness, chaos and grace.

Their sound has been described as Blue Cheer meets Can and as post psych but there is really no appropriate way of describing their sound it has to be experienced first hand. " ~MySpace

Listen to Causa Sui @ MySpace

for more info visit their website

buy their albums here

2005 - causa sui *r *m

2007 - free ride *r *m

2008 - summer sessions vol. 1 *r *m

2009 - summer sessions vol. 2 *r *m

2009 - summer sessions vol. 3 *r *m

Ridge

""If you like bands Lowrider, Astoqueen, Fu Manchu and the like then this one is worth buying. Pretty much sums up the term Stoner rock I would say. "

scum1

"Since Fu Manchu went for less fuzz and more variation in guitar tone on King of The Road and California Crossing, I recommend Ridge to anyone who wanted another album that feels more like The Action Is Go/ Eatin' Dust. "

rfky

"Basically in the same vein as Dozer and Demoncleaner (not surprising since it was recorded by the same producer in the same studio), but if you like these bands, chances are you'll like this. And the riff of the year just may be the one right after the chorus in "Fuelle". I was listening to that on headphones the other day while "working", and I nearly foot-tapped myself right out of my chair."

Nolan "

~ StonerRock.Com

1999 - Le Rodeo '69 *r *m

2000 - The Cayuga Sessions *r *m

2001 - Rehearsal Recordings *r *m

2003 - A Countrydelic And Fuzzed Experience In A Colombian Supremo *r *m

Vibravoid

"With the vibe of early Pink Floyd, Strawberry Alarm Clock, The Electric Prunes and Spacemen 3 running through their drugged-up veins, Germany’s very own Vibravoid excel at synthesizing these influences into a heavy storm of psychedelic sounds, shapes, and colors." ~ Last.fm

Band: Vibravoid

Country: Germany

Genre: Spacy Psychedelic Rock

Listen to Vibravoid @ MySpace

Watch 'em @ Youtube

for more info visit their homepage

Buy their record here

2001 - Love is Freedom *r *m

2002 - Void Vibration *r *m

2003 - Phasenvoid *r *m

2003 - Turned on Acid *r *m

2008 - The Politics of Ectasy *r *m

Greenhouse Effect

forgot how much i liked these dudes

"mountains of madness, oozing into the calm quiet morning of jupiters failed existance...with crystal marble fingers exploding in light and surrounded by walls of sound..landscapes of pristene sound fuzzed out and perfect..." ~ MySpace

Band: Greenhouse Effect

Country: USA

Genre: Psychedelic Stoner Rock

2001 - Blast Shield Down *r *m

2004 - Total Sonic Fuzzdom *r *m

2007 - Ants In The Afterbirth *r *m

Hidria Spacefolk

One of my fave bands in the Space Rock Genre

"Originally conceived in 1999, the group of five self-taught musicians soon evolved into its current embodiment as Hidria Spacefolk and having already seven releases in their catalogue. The outfit has performed over 200 shows in Finland as well as toured in the Netherlands and Denmark. Hidria Spacefolk's high-energy live performance is enhanced with a psychedelic video show that'll turn any venue into a mind-blowing cosmic spaceship - and make no mistake: this ship knows how to party! One of these days they may be landing in your town!" ~ MySpace

Hidria Spacefolk @ Myspace
buy their albums here

2001 - into the hidria *r *m

2002 - symbiosis *r *m

2004 - balansia *r *m

2004 - violently hippy remixes *r *m

2007 - symetria *r *m

2007 - live at heart *r *m

Volume

"LA's Volume. That's right, Los Angeles DOES have a real live rock n' roll band aside from Smoke and whatever project Greg Anderson happens to be involved in.

Volume isn't afraid to wear the LSD n' lipstick stained banner from 1968. This thing screams names you've heard before when referring to the greats... Blue Cheer, MC5, even White Album - era Beatles. So yeah, it's got some retro flavor to it, but 'Acid Rock' is a much better description than the current favorite, 'Stoner Rock'. I mean listen to "Make Believe" and tell me that's not acid-inspired. Listen to last track "Headswim" and tell me that's not BAD acid inspired. The remainder of the album is more Wayne Kramer than Wayne Kramer these days - catchy, fuzz-drenched, and all feel-good. First track "Habit" rocks with a chorus that all addicts, horny humans and leeches of the state can relate to - 'Gimme, gimme all I want, gimme, gimme all I need'. Chances are you fall into one of those three categories. In essence, we can pretty much all relate.

Hats off to guitarist/vocalist Patrick Brink for not only the rock n' roll portion of the disc, but some brilliant cover artwork as well. Also, kudos to ex-Smile and current Fu Manchu skin slammer Scott Reeder for some very Keith Moon-ian drum work on Requesting Permission to Land.

A word of warning - I thought the disc was over after the first listen, so I took a lil' snoozer on the sofa next to my stereo. I was just about to doze off when Patrick's voice comes full blast out of the stereo saying "That's a wrap, momma!". Scared the piss out of me. Fucker." ~ by Chris Barnes @ Hellride Music

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Blindman's Buff

these albums all are tagged as pre gas giant - however i'm not sure they are.

this is what i found on StonerRock.Com about Blindman's Buff - Desert Roads:

"This is not a full album, but a demo-cd with three songs from Belgian band Blindman's Buff. I liked it so much that i decided to represent it here.

If you like stonerrock, you should not be without this demo. It sounds a bit catchy, so if you need an comparison, i would say QOTSA.

The vocalline on "Will-o'-the wisp" sounds a bit like "You would know" on QOTSA's debut, although that's my opinion.

"Utopian Dream" is a real rocker with catchy vocals.

There is really nothing bad to say about this demo.

I hope these guys will release a full album a.s.a.p."

Can't find anything on those 2 demo's

so again if anyone has any info, let us know ... please ;)

2000 - demo 1 *r *m

2000 - demo 2 *r *m

2001 - Desert Roads *r *m

Blind Man Buff

Well i can't find much info besides that it's pre Gas Giant,

if anyone has more info, feel free to let us know ;)

1998 - Blind Man Buff *r *m

Koyen

"Out of the ruins of 'Reeder' (former band members) rides 'Koyen' with their high energy simple rock medium tempo desert/pop tinged numbers. It reminds me of the same level of energy that bands like Dozer come across as having, well that and other things in common.

It's safe to say that the members of Koyen probably describe their sound as desert rock, and why shouldn't they? It's got that same sort of Kyuss/Queens/Desert Sessions vibe.

The vocalist is definitely going for that melodic soul singing s t y l e similar to John Garcia, and the guitar tones and leads could be equally compared to Homme's s t y l e on some levels. Nonetheless, these guys are good at what they do and rock out...and that's what it's all about, the Koyen sound that is.

Simple desert blues rock numbers with soul, not quite as good as the originals but what is? On the same note it would be unfair to say that these guys sound exactly like any of those bands...there is definitely some indie rock flare thrown in here and there, and the songs are more actual written songs than jams if you know what I mean. Good middle of the road stoner stuff overall." ~ StonerRock.Com

Band: Koyen

Album: Comatoso

Year: 2003

Genre: Stoner - Desert Rock

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Obskuria

with a HUGE thanks to Fuzzard for this most excellent recommendation!!

"Space has no limit! - OBSKURIA is hungry for the ultimate satisfaction to hit you like an asteroid storm straight into your face. The project started in 2006 with musicians from the "new" Dragonwyck and La Ira De Dios - what you hear on this album is the essence of fun, freedom and creativity! A wide spectrum of influences is covered, which are Pink Floyd..s Meddle, Ummagumma, Amon Düül 2, Ashra Temple, Hawkwind, Brainticket, but also we transform 80..s Thrash-Metal back to natural 70s rock sound. Our debut reflects a pure Voodoo Space Rock experience which tells the "true" story of what will happen to the world on Dec/21st/2012!---- We hope to bring ultimatley new listening dimensions to the true music addicts & maniacs! " -MySpace

Band: Obskuria

Album: Discovery Of Obskuria

Year: 2008

Genre: Psychedelic Rock

Listen to Obskuria @ MySpace

for more info visit their homepage

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Mood Cadillac

"In a reference book of the Moncton music scene, Mood Cadillac would be one of the chapters that links the much-loved Monoxides to their beligerent offspring Iron Giant, with reference to the newly-formed Blood Royal. Rising from the ashes of several bands in the always incestuous local scene, Mood Cadillac was a big 'ol dirty chunk of fuzz with an obvious love of Black Sabbath. Formed sometime in late '96/ early '97 (nobody can remember for sure) and originally consisted of Mark (Gunther) Richard on vocals, Jody Perry (currently of Blood Royal) on guitar, Dan Dupuis on bass and (Iron Giant vocalist) Chris Lewis on drums." read more @ MySpace

Band: Mood Cadillac

Country: Canada

Genre: Stoner Rock

Listen to Mood Cadillac @ MySpace

1998 - Big Ol' Dirty *r *m

1999 - Mood Cadillac *r *m

Aquarius Void

"Aquarius Void are a on again / off again collaboration between Ross Westerbur formerly of 500 FT. OF PIPE, Zach Shipps current guitarist for Electric Six and Mike Alonzo also currently of Electric Six and formerly of Speedball and Five Horse Johnson. They keep promising to release a full length album, but who knows if that will actually happen? Zach and Mike and pretty busy with Electric Six and Ross is busy with another band that he is part of called Bluesong. "~Last.fm

Band: Aquarius Void

Country: USA

Genre: Stoner Rock

Listen to Aquarius Void @ MySpace

2004 - basement demo's *r *m

2005 - Live @ The Belmont *r *m

Dark Buddha Rising

"The Black Arts of Psychedelia

As the dust of centuries has settled on pages unwritten, the gates are opened only within.

In ascension rites of introvert spirits, the signature of passing flesh is inscribed in the memorial garden as a note of entrance. Succeeding this initiation, all levels are accessible through death transpired as severance of the flesh and the spirit immortal.

As the remnants of flesh dance to the endless pulses of the multiverse, the underlying directives in biorhythms to which these pulses are synchronised (from ego to the universe on the left hand and no ego in the void beneath the veil) are to be followed like a call of nature. Nature withholds the void that exists to the unaided eye of the celestials, and the rhythms transpire as keys.

As the innerspace traveler is aligned with the order of the nine, disarray in the processes is suddenly reversible, and the liberated shall walk the brightened path that is not treaded afoot.

"I exhaled and the skies cleared, revealing the stars. And then, from a distant event horizon arose the black sun. Rays of black light illuminated pyramid structures in the desert, as I watched hovering above. Carved in the monolithic stones were alien symbols that became decrypted before my eyes. And the I became the eye, the self dissolved in the light.

Sun worshippers emerged from the sands shifting in the solar wind that carried their voice." ~ From their homepage

Band: Dark Buddha Rising

Album: Ritual IX

Country: Finland

Year: 2008

Genre: Heavy Psychedelic Drony Doom

Dark Buddha Rising: Transcent (LIve Edit)

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Kaleidothrope

Quantum Fantay's new album

for more info on Quantum Fantay go here

for the re-ups of their previous albums go here

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Colt 38

"Colt.38 bear as a solo project of Claudio C., a member of the band That..s all Folks!. in 1999...In that period That's all Folks! were playin', tourin' and recording a lot...The vein of creativity, the landscapes of those foreign countries and the fields of mind -expansion gave him the opportunity to write some songs that he found to introspective for being part of TAF repertory...That's why he decided to start a solo record, which later became a side project with the help of his good friend Enrico R. from italian masters HOGWASH who was able to give the right shape to the songs. During the recording sessions, in Enrico's NEWMOTORINSIDE STUDIOS, the orgy of people and musicians who took part in the plot was the final result of the Colt.38 soundscape which saw the first printing in 2000 attached to the cool magazine "vincebus eruptum" " ~ MySpace

Band: Colt 38

Album: Colt 38

Year: 2008

Country: Italy

Genre: Psychedelic Rock

Listen to Colt 38 @ MySpace

Buy their record here

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(only have it 128kbs :/ )