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Good psychedelic rock album from the Black Hollies

RadioNDN | Midwestern USA | 03/17/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"New Jersey band the Black Hollies, directly inspired by 60's band like the Yardbirds and Blue Cheer, have followed up their debut with an album of full on psychedelic rock, complete with groovy, mind expanding lyrics, copious sitars, occasional Farfisa organs and quavering vocals and guitars. I don't think the music on Casting Shadows will strike most listeners as being like 60's psychedelic rock, but rather that is psychedelic rock from the 60's. It's conceived, played and even produced like an album from that period, though all the tracks are original Black Hollies compositions. Once you let yourself get into the spirit of things, the songs themselves are pretty irresistible, skilfully played, unpretentious, highly danceable and just great fun to listen to, all in all. The first single, "Paisley Pattern Ground," is a definite must hear. Other standout cuts: "The Autumn Chateau," "Hamilton Park Ballerina" and "Running Through My Mind.""

Retro Rockin' Good Time

Russell Garrett | N.Y.C. | 04/11/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you dig 60s rock & roll from the likes of The Yardbirds, The Who, Creation and others you'll dig these New Jersey rockers. Nice retro sounding rock."

Second dose

Woodrow | Brooklyn, NY United States | 06/20/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This record is a bug-out. Check them out live. They do a great version of "Night In Tunisia."



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