Silver Apples: Silver Apples (180g) LP – Deluxe Edition

1968 cult classic album from psychedelic electronic music duo Silver Apples. Group member Simeon Coxe is known for creating and playing his own custom synthesizer called The Simeon (along with an arsenal of various oscillators). Along with drummer Danny Taylor, they created a truly unique blend of psyche rock, kraut, and electronic experimentalism. Diggers were especially drawn to this album with its sparse electronics and pronounced drums (the vocals aren’t bad either). This is one of those albums that you turn to when you’re bored of music. It bursts with creativity and newness (although its approaching 40 years). Check: “Love Fingers,” “Whirly Bird,” “Misty Mountain,” “Oscillations,” and “Program.” 9 tracks, all of them are good. High quality 180g pressing housed in a shiny silver gatefold sleeve. Recommended.

• music label: Phoenix Records 2007

reviewed by the mgmnt 07/2009