Reviews: Feel The Spirit compiled by Mark Pritchard
Mark Pritchard is best known for his contributions to techno and house via his membership of Jedi Knights and Troubleman. However, this collection is billed as psychedelic folk, rather than as any kind of electronic beat or DJ mix. However, if you're expecting nothing but acoustic guitars and acid-fried whimsy, you'd be sorely mistaken. What Pritchard has put together is a collection of breakout tracks by artists who found themselves labelled as psychedelic folk. Most of the songs on here delve musically into jazz and feature danceable beats just itching for a good sampling. Even Donovan chips in with a "Get Thy Bearings" where the rhythm is nothing short of smoking.

Of course, there is still a strong folk element to the music, especially in the vocals and there is a psychedelic vibe to most of it too. This album excavates rare treasures from such names as Daddy Longlegs, Hard Meat, Sunforest and Bonnie Dobson. It's a compelling and irresistible collection filled with wonderfully obscure songs that just ooze laid-back vibes. The rarity factor makes this a good collection for aficionados and the sheer joy factor also makes it a perfect introduction for psych-folk virgins. Do yourself a favour and pick up this sunny treat.


Scott @ Toast
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