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Mike Pope - Ripening (Ain't It Strange) [Moutarde]
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Experience the raw charm of Mike Pope's Ripening (Ain't It Strange), an electric statement from the San Diego underground, released by Blind Owl Records. Soaked in mustard-colored vinyl, the record marks a raucous departure from Pope's early folk musings, embodying the spirit of Dylan's controversial 1965 electric turn.
Crafted with producers Dude Cervantes and Jordan Andreen, the album presents a visceral rock 'n' roll experience. Pope's transformation into electric force resonates through tracks imbued with an energy reminiscent of the rough edges of Joe Strummer and the originality of early Talking Heads. Each song flows together, carried by open-tuned guitar playing and Pope's narrative mastery. The camaraderie of his group infuses these compositions with palpable intensity and defiant spirit.
This mustard-colored gem evolves sonically with nods to the roughness of Neil Young and the psychedelic touch of Mdou Moctar's influences, the electric guitars reverberating through echoplex effects. It's a record that rejects ornate folk for a sound as hard-hitting as Big Star's heyday, boldly throwing any preconceptions out the window.
Ripening (Ain't It Strange) is not just an album; it’s an electric odyssey. For ardent vinyl aficionados and collectors of Blind Owl's "100% Certified Analog" series, this masterpiece stands as a beacon of Pope's adventurous artistry and remarkable adaptability, promising a sonic experience that will resonate with the daring rebels of rock history.
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Mike Pope - Ripening (Ain't It Strange) [Moutarde]
Sale price
$40.99
Regular price
$45.99
Crafted with producers Dude Cervantes and Jordan Andreen, the album presents a visceral rock 'n' roll experience. Pope's transformation into electric force resonates through tracks imbued with an energy reminiscent of the rough edges of Joe Strummer and the originality of early Talking Heads. Each song flows together, carried by open-tuned guitar playing and Pope's narrative mastery. The camaraderie of his group infuses these compositions with palpable intensity and defiant spirit.
This mustard-colored gem evolves sonically with nods to the roughness of Neil Young and the psychedelic touch of Mdou Moctar's influences, the electric guitars reverberating through echoplex effects. It's a record that rejects ornate folk for a sound as hard-hitting as Big Star's heyday, boldly throwing any preconceptions out the window.
Ripening (Ain't It Strange) is not just an album; it’s an electric odyssey. For ardent vinyl aficionados and collectors of Blind Owl's "100% Certified Analog" series, this masterpiece stands as a beacon of Pope's adventurous artistry and remarkable adaptability, promising a sonic experience that will resonate with the daring rebels of rock history.