The Smashing Tunes Thread (Part 1)

The Commodores - Easy (like Sunday morning)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rQUZj57oljA

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:eek:

I’ve had this on repeat most of the morning.

Ya Bastard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LmX5c7HoUw

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Same here. Their new album will have a tough row to hoe in following Lost in the Dream. I don’t think I’ve listened to a psychedelic rock record as much since Down on the Upside.

Have them playing away on the Youtube all morning.

One of the few modern bands producing the goods.

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And that’s because their sound is rooted in the 70s and 80s. But you’re right. They’re head and shoulders above the dross.

Yeah, there’s a nice Americana/Alt-country feel to them at times also.

The Album leaf are outstanding. As far as I know they are all classically trained musicians. This one I heard used in a documentary. I should listen to them more often, it might calm me down a bit. :slight_smile:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6lqOrR-kSY

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https://youtu.be/EWCdVIoNWmc

The Congos - Fisherman

https://youtu.be/wDBvuGAZe3I

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Yes but they have a superb drummer as well who can do the motorik patterns as well which gives the tunes a great dynamic

That’s a very good point. A dynamic and innovative drummer is a prerequisite for psychedelic-type rock. From Jim McCarty right up to Matt Cameron (especially his Wellwater Conspiracy work), there are several fine examples.

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Rory Gallagher - Crest of a Wave

https://youtu.be/H1VMaNBOIFs

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Beefheart - Zig Zag Wanderer

https://youtu.be/rxZWdGOwLFI

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Pere Ubu - Laughing

https://youtu.be/HTbthYig5PQ

Inspired by the gigs coming up thread, a really interesting version of this song I hadn’t seen before, each line performed in a different location.

Fionn Regan- be good or be gone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UyE3m2uj7g

Unreal. Just unreal.

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Guardian of the Galaxy Vol II Soundtrack is full of classics and this is the best of the bunch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBIl9FxR2jQ