| Details / Tracklist: |
A1: Gamm ()
A2: Made In Malaysia ()
A3: Encino Men ()
A4: High, I Am ()
B1: Requiem For John Sex ()
B2: Machines and Muscles () |
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| Description: | The first Cave album, Psychic Psummer, is back in print after years out of it. Questing listeners can once again drop the needle on the launch-pad moment where Cave came into their own, evolving into a collective capable of full-length mastery. Their expertise in collating trippy dance jams of all colors started here, leading to further evolutions and triumphs on their subsequent releases Neverendless, Threace and last year's Allways.These radical soundings from the punk/DIY/house show era of Cave, representing the glory of their short-pants days, circa 2009ish, with a fast take on their trademark relentless tempo-keeping and neatly-cut arrangements. Guitars and bass in overdrive plus aggro"d-out chanting in the mix: funk as puck!1. Gamm2. Made in Malaysia3. Encino Men4. High, I Am5. Requiem For John Sex6. Machines & MusclesRecorded and mixed during Fall 2008.
Mastered January 2009.
Originally released as Important Records #247"Psychic Psummer" is a hypnotic LP by Chicago-based band Cave, released by the independent label Drag City. Across the record, Cave build expansive, groove-driven instrumentals that blend psychedelic rock, krautrock-inspired repetition and a raw, live-in-the-room energy. Long, trance-inducing tracks develop slowly, layer by layer, with circling guitar figures, pulsating bass lines and motorik-style drums that lock into relentless rhythmic patterns. The result is a warm, analog sound that feels both retro and forward-thinking, ideal for deep listening sessions and collectors of contemporary psych rock on vinyl.
The LP format underlines the album's immersive character: the songs are structured in extended movements that invite you to experience each side as a continuous journey rather than a loose collection of tracks. Subtle variations in tempo and dynamics keep the tension high, while the band's tight interplay showcases a strong sense of chemistry and improvisational flair. "Psychic Psummer" is particularly recommended for fans of instrumental psychedelia, krautrock grooves and those who appreciate a physical edition that captures the organic feel of a band playing together in a room.
Cave are known for their dense, rhythmic sound worlds that draw on 1970s German experimental rock, psych, and minimalism without lapsing into nostalgia. Over the years they have built a reputation in the underground rock scene for intense live shows and carefully crafted studio work, attracting listeners who seek out adventurous, groove-oriented rock music. Their output has helped to establish them as a distinctive voice within the contemporary psychedelic and experimental rock community, with releases that are frequently cited by genre enthusiasts and tastemakers.
"Psychic Psummer" appears on Drag City, a long-running independent label from the United States that has become a key home for idiosyncratic and artist-driven music. Drag City is known for supporting boundary-pushing acts across rock, folk, experimental and beyond, often giving artists the freedom to develop their sound over the long term. Collectors and fans value the label for its carefully curated catalog, high-quality pressings and its commitment to distinctive, non-mainstream music. This LP fits well into that tradition, offering a rich, exploratory listening experience for anyone interested in contemporary psychedelic rock on vinyl. |
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