After a stunningly good debut in 2005 the South Wales masters of psych-pop sound, El Goodo combines the mellow and melodious psychedelic sounds of the Love, The Byrds and The Troggs with beautiful and intricate arrangements that sound so authentic, you’ll swear it’s a long lost classic. The fuzz electric guitar open up “Feel So Fine” with a gusto that will make fans of Outrageous Cherry jealous. “Aren’t You Glad” is a note perfect classic Beau Brummels type of single with harmonica floating around the melody. The ballads “Don’t Worry Marie” and “Talking To The Birds” are indeed very Zombies-like, with soft vocals harmonies and heavy echo. One of my favorites here is “Information Overload” with it’s guitar line straight out of the Monkees. Things get very silly with “Pete” and “Be My Girl” is sure fire power pop classic with reverb rhythm and Gene Clark guitar touches. It gets in acid tripping mode on the last track, “I Only Dream” rivals “Revolution #9” for hippy soundscapes.
The five piece multi-instrumental band were first noticed by the Super Furry Animals who, in subsequently were their tour’s opening act, introducing El Goodo as a band worthy of critical and mass appeal. As a sophomore album, this does not disappoint, and for all retro-pop fans this is a “must-buy”
My Space | Grease Records | Lala