Melbourne psych mainstays Pseudo Mind Hive just released their most inventive and surprising release yet, the aptly titled EP ‘Eclectica’.
Taking influence from diverse sources such as The Allman Brothers, King Crimson, The Stone Roses and Ty Segall, ‘Eclectica’ takes many stylistic twists and turns in its compact run time; all the while maintaining the band’s signature fuzzy sound.
Consisting of five diverse tracks, ‘Eclectica’ is the Melbourne group’s most wide ranging release to date, featuring flavours of jazz, progressive rock, Madchester and of course psychedelia.
Side A leaves no stylistic stone unturned, taking the listener on an unpredictable journey from the chaotic rhythms and masterful dual guitar harmonies of ‘Hot Tooth,’ to the Manchester-esque melancholy of the funky, bass-driven ‘Moon Boots’ and finally to the hand clappin’ retro boogie of ‘You Can Run.’
Side B sees the band return to the prog-tinged psych they are better known for, whilst still exploring new ground. From the candid lyrics of ‘This Old Tree,’ to the push and pull of closing track ‘Coming Down,’ which bounces joyfully between pillowy, spaced out verses and cacophonous, trance-inducing riffs.
‘Eclectica’ is Pseudo Mind Hive’s fourth studio release, preceded by ‘From Elsewhere’ (2018), ‘Of Seers and Sirens’ (2019), and ‘Volume III’ (2020). From: https://www.psychedelicbabymag.com/2022/11/eclectica-by-pseudo-mind-hive-ep-premiere.html
