Ozric Tentacles - Curious Corn (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 1997
- 7 tracks
- 46 min
- space rock
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Bummer about the Tube connection, the audio quality is terrible. A hundred times better from any home sound system. This is a top-notch album, just as you'd expect from the Tentacles. They're pros at creating trippy, stoner, more upbeat mind-bending rock. Lots of flutes and fantastic drums that go perfectly with the complex guitar playing. No need for singing in this kind of music. Light up, relax, and enjoy the journey with the Ozric Tentacles.
I'm a bit unsure about sharing just how much improved the sound quality is compared to the Kscope remaster, since I'm in the process of selling my copy: https://www.discogs.com/sell/item/2668330110?format=Vinyl&text=Ozric-Tentacles-Curious-Corn
Absolutely breathtaking throughout. My version is also completely flat and silent.
Amazing audio quality for both recording and playback. My version is pristine, with no skips, clicks, or anything. The bass is spot on.
Yet another fantastic addition to the Ozric's impressive discography, Curious Corn arrived roughly two years after Seaweed and Rad became part of the band. Replacing Joie and Merv was no easy task, as the Ozric's signature synth sound was a result of Ed and Joie's collaboration. Moreover, introducing a new drummer to a band known for its complex time signatures and improvisational live performances can be challenging, often requiring some time for the new member to sync with the band's dynamic. By the time Curious Corn was released, both new members had seamlessly blended into the band. However, this isn't to imply that their contributions were minimal. Notably, Curious Corn marked the first time the composers were not credited. Additionally, on tracks like Spyroid, Afroclonk, and the title track, the drums were sequenced. Yet, the drumming on Oolite Grove is extraordinary, and their live performances were truly electrifying. Perhaps some of the melody was lost, and a few drum rolls were a tad excessive, but the overall sound, both on the album and during live shows, was quintessentially Ozrics. This doesn't mean the album is a carbon copy of their previous works, though their distinctive sound is still very much present. Spyroid boasts an incredible synthesized bass, incredibly deep and resonant. Afroclonk introduces a style never before attempted by the band: a funky African rhythm accompanied by a xylophone in the first and last sections, and a shamanic journey to the lower world in the middle, complete with the sound of bats fluttering in a cave. The title track is experimental, reminiscent of Jurassic Shift, with numerous sections and new, intriguing synth sounds, some harsher than before. The rest of the album is classic Ozrics: Spyroid is a short psybient intro leading to Oolite Grove, featuring a massive guitar solo in the first part and insane synth sounds in the second. It reminds me of Eternal Wheel in spirit, not in execution. Oddentity is a dub tune that, apart from its main guitar/synth riff, is quite jammed and abstract, similar to There's a Planet Here. Papyrus has a Middle-Eastern vibe and is the least innovative track on the album, but still enjoyable. Meander is the semi-ambient closer, mostly chilled except for a part with an acoustic/electric guitar and flute jam, where the drums briefly join in too. The Ozric's evolution has largely been about embracing new technology and incorporating elements from various musical styles. This album is a great blend of their old and new sounds. Particularly, the new elements help listeners move past the absence of 'Merv' and 'Joie', though they might miss a hint of the old melodic charm. 9.5/10
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