Anchovies (Vinyl LP) 60s 70s Psych Prog Rock

Anchovies (Vinyl LP) 60s 70s Psych Prog RockMichigan based producer Apollo Brown and California MC Planet Asia teamed up for Anchovies, an album that proudly declares its status as an acquired taste. Brown's beats typically crib from soft rock and syrupy soul records, with plenty of clipped vocal edits, all laced with thick layers of vinyl crackle. Unlike some of his other productions, this one doesn't feature hard, booming drums; instead, the beats slowly simmer and make way for Asia's tough

but still a strange stew

Mad Professor

or Bobby "Blue" Bland

altogether making for a wild ride across the hinterlands of the frozen Norwegian tundra…all before it’s lit afire

the self-titled Gold Connection

" and "Moanin'

has a distinct sheen - and appreciates these records for what they are

Quickweave and Redance have repositioned the era's lush textures and sensual atmosphere against heavier rhythms and more circular

responses and reactions

The work was all spontaneous and unforced here

Erykah Badu

Known for their unparalleled energy when performing live or DJing