The Music Box.
Entries about the music I like.
On Cambodian Rocks, a compilation of Cambodian psych rock from the 70s
Cambodian Rocks can be seen through two lenses. One, through the lens of historical significance. Two, through the lens of its being great music, which it absolutely is. Throughout the album, there are uniquely Cambodian scales and vocal stylings overlaid on the sort of American psych-rock that must’ve flowed in from neighbouring Vietnam during the American War there.
On Zamrock: a psych-rock explosion in 70s Zambia
A week ago, gripped by your usual seasonal feelings of inadequacy, I turned for comfort to a playlist of Zamrock, 70s psych rock from Zambia. I have since fallen in love with Lazy Bones, the magnum opus of the genre’s archetypes, WITCH, Africa by Amanaz, and other albums from the scene in general.