2007 new studio release and 2 CD set from the truly awesome The Pillbugs! they work their way through a long list of influences - The Zombies, Lefte Banke, The Who, The Move/ELO, The Monkees, XTC/Dukes Of Stratosphere, Syd Barrett, late 60`s Pretty Things -- it`s never a cliched, dredging up boring re-interpretation of those influences. More modern bands you`ll hear are Outrageous Cherry and The Resonars and the excellent Rainbow Quartz label. This 2 CD set has a strong progressive early 70`s slant with all these pop leanings, pushing song structure to new-minted pastures. So many great sounds, melodies, hooks and amazing musicianship sprinkle the music here. A Nuggets experience for the 00`s, a new millenium. This is some great Beatle styled psychedelic/pop/rock music from The Pillbugs. What's so amazing, is that these intricate pop/rock tunes were recorded on analog 16 track reel to reel, using vintage equipment and real instrument - fathom that!
Here`s what the bands own manifesto states beautifully and accurately, we might echo: "The Pillbugs are champions of psychedelia in it`s purest form. The goal of the band is to go forward by going backward and with the mindset that we will take psychedelic rock and roll to newer places. We indulge in many sounds and instruments while keeping the music fresh, fun and memorable. We like to take advantage of the fact that music is played primarily on 2 separate speakers. Along with incredible stereo separation, you`ll find songs with strings, horns, backwards guitars and sounds, sitars (all real, analogue and genuine) combined with the more traditional rock and roll instruments. All that genre stuff aside, we`d like to point out that SONGWRITING is king. Our main focus; to write great "gotta hear THAT again" songs." EXTREMELY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
 In The End(You're Moving On) - mp3
King Of Zorg - mp3
Lost Lonely Sailor - mp3
Walking Along The Edge Of Sky - mp3
Spaced-Out - mp3
I'd Give It All Up For You - mp3
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