Will Sergeant's List of Music You Should Hear On the occasion of their 10th studio release, 'Siberia', Echo and the Bunnymen's Will Sergeant sent us his recommended list of albums. Given that Will, his guitar, and his band(s) have inspired thousands (and appeared on countless complations and mix tapes!) since 1978, we think it is great to read his thoughts on Music You Should Hear.
'Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965-1968'
This box set is essential for the 21st century garage punk.
'Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond'
More psychedelic nonsense with a British/Euro flavour.
'666', Aphrodite's Child
This forgotten gem is an acid-soaked beauty. The Cd is a trip right there painted on the plastic by the laser of love.
'In the Land of Grey & Pink', Caravan
I love this folk/prog/psych album for the posh vocals and of course the slow wha-wha Farfisa organ.
'Close to the Edge', Yes
I know what you're thinking, "Will's lost it." Give it a whirl--you may just like it.
'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn', Pink Floyd
Syd in full effect, you don't get a more trippy album than this.
'Foxtrot', Genesis
Peter Gabriel in a flower mask prancing around like a big jessie, bloody marvellous.
'Meddle', Pink Floyd
You can run but you can't hide, 'Dark Side of the Moon''s younger and more interesting brother.
'Ambient 1: Music for Airports', Brian Eno
After all that prog you will need a sit-down with a cup of tea. Stick this on and your cares will fall like autumn leaves.
'Neu!', Neu!
German drone prog.
Recipe:
· Take one chord, add reverse guitar and Mo Tucker-flavoured drums
· Spread on CD thickly
· Grill for 10 min.
YUMMY
'Trans-Europe Express', Kraftwerk
More Germanic sounds electro pioneers--tighter than a gnat's chuff.
'Not Available', the Residents
Not released till the Residents had forgot they had made it or something like that. Easter Island is my land I'm coming home to you. Dreamy weird and sad.