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Que Vida! Is one interesting song lol. Somebody loves the flute in She Comes In Colors.
3/5
Jeg synes faktisk jamsiden er fed nok, bliver bare lidt lang. Første side var god!
Måske lidt for jammy på B-siden men A-siden var mega cool!
En konstig blandning av typiskt sent sextiotal, blues och folkmusik. Som Pink Floyd men utan att vara genialt. Trea!
I liked it, but it didn’t really stand out.
This is definitely Love heading in the directions they would go on Forever Changes. I just don’t think it’s quite there yet. There are flavors of standard 60’s baroque pop as well as glimpses of what would be punk. I also didn’t think Revelation really held my attention for the entire runtime. Favorites were Stephanie Knows Who, Orange Skies, and Seven And Seven Is.
This was fine. I’m curious how The Rolling Stones had the better song for She Comes in Colors without it being the same song.
Feels very off the cuff, decent
I really liked the softer songs on side 1 which they apparently expand on that sound in their more acclaimed follow-up. I haven't listened to that yet but excited to after hearing this. The harder rock number on the first side I didn't get much out of but can hear how it's influential. Side B is just a waste jam band groove. So this feels more like enough good material for an EP. Useless spot on this 1001 list but I did still get some songs out of it I like Rating: 2.6
I didn't hate it. It was surprisingly edgy.
Interesting. I'd never heard of Love before. A range of styles, and I can hear the influence on the Doors. A little dated and inconsistent, but not bad.
Had never heard of them. Enjoyed it...especially the jam on Revelation. Sounded a bit like Jim Morrison on that one...
I've only ever listened to Forever Changes by Love. This album seems worse than it really is when compared to that classic but on its own its still not great. There are some interesting sounds here and there but nothing really groundbreaking. This album is only 36 minutes long but it feels longer due to half the album being a single improvised track. Favorite track: Orange Skies
Let's deal with the elephant in the room. It is totally insane for a 36 minute album to have a 19 minute closing track, especially when it's mostly just a blues jam. That's actually more than half the album pal. Still, with that out the way, it's worth acknowledging that while this is nowhere near the standard of Forever Changes (what happened to them in the year between the two? I guess the answer is drugs and the summer of love), it still has a lot going for it. Lee's vocals are always so dreamy and otherworldly, and the songs are surprisingly impactful considering all but one of them is three minutes or less. It's just occurred to me that this would be a great thing to have on record, because you could just never turn over to the second half.
This seems like it might be a 4 if it was one I knew well back when it came out. Some nice stuff going on here, and the long track was kinda fun.
Ok. Not Forever Changes tho'.
New to me! Although I probably heard them and attributed it to someone else. Could have been any of a number of 60's psychedelic type bands. Solid just not memorable. No one tune stuck out.
First song was like a very bad rock musical and then we slipped into whimsical songs, the lead singer’s soft voice enunciating basic rhymes as if conducting a children’s phonic’s tv show.And then we’re back to musical land. The flute was incessant…. Definitely some hippy 60 vibes.
Slightly mad psychedelic album which has moments of beauty though the second side with the single track feels cheap at times.
It was alright. Not great.
A fine psychedelic rock album but not particularly memorable.
Psychedelic rock doesn't really seem to fit this album. It's got a pretty wide range of sound from little bits a punk, ska, baroque, Spanish guitar licks, but then makes the base for it on that 60s sound. The deal breaker for me was the vocals. There are a few songs where he gets more of an aggressive rock vocal going but then keeps coming back to the douchey 60s soft singing and corny lyrics. 7 songs at 36 minutes saved this record. If it were any longer, it would be shite.
Stayed theoretically interesting throughout .. only theoretically though
Solid psych rock album from the 60s
Das Album ist ein solider Rock-Release der 60er Jahre, der sich irgendwo zwischen den ikonischen Klängen von The Rolling Stones, The Doors und The Who einordnen lässt. Das Album strahlt eine zeitlose Energie des psychedelischem Rock aus. Die Band zeigt eine beachtliche Musikalität und Kreativität, insbesondere in Tracks wie „The Castle“ und „She Comes in Colors“. Die Instrumentierung ist gelungen, mit einem besonderen Augenmerk auf das Zusammenspiel von Gitarren und Orgel. Allerdings fehlt dem Album manchmal die kohärente Raffinesse, die bei ihren berühmteren Zeitgenossen zu finden ist. Die Lyrics und die melodische Struktur sind ansprechend, aber nicht bahnbrechend. Es gibt Momente, in denen sich die Songs repetitiv anfühlen, und die Produktion könnte für moderne Ohren etwas roh klingen. Dennoch ist Da Capo eine ehrliche und authentische Darstellung der 60er Jahre Rockszene und bietet genügend interessante Momente, um es in die Rotation eines jeden Rockfans zu schaffen.
The first track is unlistenable, and the closer is not quite interesting enough to warrant its runtime, but the five songs in between are surprisingly good with a lot of variety.
Liked it
Sounded like a bit if a warm up for the far superior Forever Changes - which it was.
I’d not heard this album before despite owning Forever Changes and Four Sail on CD. Not the strongest of work, quite inconsistent and psychedelia has never really been my thing, especially now I’m a sensible mature adult with different intoxicant consumption habits
The songwriting on this album has far outpaced the playing abilities of the performers. Some of the guitar solos in the first and last tracks are legitimately ear-splitting to listen to. In the end, it all averages out to a meh album.
Didn't mind this - some parts a little long - only so much harmonica one can take screeching down the ear canal. All in all in jivy and love the short songs!
Interesting, at times melodic. But there's a reason this group didn't have the same staying power as so many 60s bands.
66年的 就那样吧
Da Capo isn’t really in my wheelhouse, but I always appreciate when an artist tries to stretch the artform and stretch their wings. https://open.substack.com/pub/richcain/p/project-1001-da-capo-by-love?r=4ztyq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
I was ready to shit on this, calling it like a parody of the likes of The Zombies...then I realized it was released in 1966. In the timeline of Psychedelic Rock, that's pretty early. Also "Seven and Seven Is" had some MC5 vibes long before they had made their mark.
I didn’t love it
A little known gem of a greatly known, wonderful era of rock
Best Song: Seven and Seven Is. I always love when older rock tracks like this have such a relentless rhythm riding underneath them. Worst Song: Revelation. After such a focused and "cool" album, this sprawling, messy track felt like it undid a lot of the precision of what came prior. That being said, I bet it went absolutely mad during live shows. Overall: Solid, Doors-ian style classic rock. Nothing here will knock anyone's socks off in [current year], but it's a fine little jam to throw on in the background if you're looking to cultivate a dadrock vibe.
Super unique sound, although the lyrics seemed flat by comparison. Certainly on the borderline, but giving it a generous rating because of its age.
That last track is way too loose for my tastes
This was good! In a weird way! Like a joke that is funny but then it’s annoying but then it’s funny again and you love it. The sounds are all over the place and SUPER weird but not in a bad way! Idk!
Your review said it perfectly! Ha
Not bad, will never listen again tho
interesting
Interesting garage rock that caught me off guard.
3-4
Very cool sound. I liked this a lot. It seems like they have another album that’s even more acclaimed, so I’m excited to hear that one. I enjoyed this but I’m not sure if it’s a must-listen.
This wasn't as awe inspiring as the third album, but it wasn't bad. Probably 3 stars, as it did tend to meander quite a bit and the last track wasn't as tight as the rest of the album.
Packed tight with just about every style that was popular in the late 60's. Executed decently well but nothing to write home about. The last track was interesting but not quite good enough to justify the epic length.
could have done without the 17 minute closer but everything else was great
Thoughts before listening: Love's album Forever Changes is one of the most widely praised albums of the 60s, but I never see other albums from them getting the same attention. Therefore its interesting that this made the list. Psychedelic folk is I think Love's general vibe, but I am not really sure. Review: This is a nice snapshot of the 60s psychedelic sound, but I am not sure it needs to be on this list. Especially considering that Forever Changes is already on here. There is a mix of sweet little pop ditties and some more hard rocking sound like on "Seven and Seven Is" (whats up with these guys and open ended song titles i.e. "Alone Again Or" lol). Anyway, its fine but not something I am really connecting with...3-stars
🎧Interesting psychedelic jazz rock
That was a pretty cool experience. I might not come back to it often, but I'm going to keep it for the shuffle.
Sort of psychedelic garage rock, Electric Prunes meets the Byrds or something. A lot of just jamming, especially in the 19 minute final track, which I enjoyed parts of, but not all. Discordant guitar, some horns peppered in here. Eh, it was OK.
a decent listen but nothing super memorable overall
This was interesting. I'd never heard it before, and I don't think I'd heard of the group. Some of it was catchy.
Not bad. Not great.
Rock psicodélico sesentero. Ni fu ni fa.
Avausraita oli hauska mutta eksyy vähän liian pitkälle erikoisuuden tavoittelussaan. 3/5
Great psychadelic/60s rock album. Standouts: Orange Skies, She Comes In Colours and Seven and Seven Is.
Much prefer Forever Changes. This album sounds more aggressive somehow.
5.5/10 Highlights: Revelation
Pretty good grooviness and experimental in its rock and psychodelic nature, diverse lineup. I am a sucker for late 60's.
Nice progressive rock album from a wonderful band.
Klinkt exact hoe je zou denken hoe het klinkt: een 60s album met een dwarsfluit. Nu, slecht is het niet, maar 't is niet dat het echt opvalt tussen zijn tijdgenoten. Niet gebuisd dus, maar net erdoor. 2.5
Not bad
Nice Last song unnecessarily long
An absolutely bonkers album with 50 different music styles and lyrics ranging from silly to philosophical. Of course, the stand-out is 7 and 7 is with its fast-driving guitar and drum. Especially after the whimsical music and melancholy lyrics of Que Vida. However, I don't think they stuck the landing - an 19-minute song that's nearly half the album is just exhausting.
nice enough
A pretty cool album. Certainly not Forever Changes! It's shows more jazzy influences and doesn't have as many memorable melodies as FC but a fine listen. 3.5 stars
This is my first exposure to this band. I have heard of them but never listened to an album before. This was a soulful mix of psychedelic rock and folk music. I listened to both the mono and stereo mixes and liked several songs, including the side-long, "Revelations" along with, "She Comes in Colors" and "7 and 7 is" preferring the mono mixes. I put this at a 3, but my rating may improve with more listening time.
Truly a tale of two halves. Whimsical and plenty psychedelic, with strong songs and lots of harpsichord action, the first side is full of all the touches that make for a great album from the late 60s. ‘Revelation’ which is the monster jam that takes up all of side two is not quite as good and does drag on a bit. The band by all accounts hated it with a passion, but I still thought it was quite listenable despite its length. Overall, an interesting but somewhat patchy album.
I’ve heard this band described as “tragically overlooked.” I think that’s possibly fair. Definitely further ahead of the curve than a lot of other bands at this time. Still, this was likely a one-and-done for me.
Me la pasé bien pero no es mi favorito de los Love. Tiene buenos temas, tho. Y qué demonios con ese track final de 20 minutos? Muy largo.
It's good, but no, it's not Forever Changes (the band's classic album). And it's not just the lack of a Side 2 with multiple songs. Side 1 just isn't as good as Forever Changes. I enjoyed this, yet I don't know that I'll ever listen to it again, so hard to give it above a 3.
Interesting sounds, that leads to the next big album, but the ending jam on the 2nd side isnt needed. I would listen again as it mixes psych, jazz and folk in a cool mixture.
This is a cool little 60's psychedelic electric blues album. Fascinating instrumentation. Voice gets a bit wearisome-- especially on that last track that lasts an eternity!!
A collection of underground styles that other people would do much better. Too much anchoring in the baroque-cosplay of early psychedelic.
It took a track or two to adjust but soon I was digging the wild instrumentation choices and how they were used on this album. I love (no pun intended) that there is so much variety of genre on this album. It probably pissed off music critics, but it made this very short album a surprise with each track. Favorites: "Orange Skies", "The Castle", and "She Comes In Colors" I enjoyed the sonic composition of "Revelations" and the excellent performances (at least instrumentally anyway), but I could have done without the lyrical meditation on blowjobs. Who knew Han Solo was a LOVE fan?
Groovy. Not bad, until the last song refused to end.
It’s fine.
great rock for the sixties
Yeah it was fine.
Quite liked the epic track on side 2
Some interesting things in here, but nothing that justifies Revelation. 18 minutes is too long for any song, but this one just doesn’t seem to go anywhere
I got more into it as the album went on. Varied enough that it kept me interested.
The other Love album I had on this generator was better (Forever Changes). Favourite songs: The Castle, ¡Que Vida! Least favourite songs: Seven and Seven Is 3/5
Very experimental and takes you on a trip. Half the album's duration is taken by a single song. Definitely interesting, a lot of new sounds. Still a short album though. Overall pretty decent. Highlights: Seven and Seven Is
I'm sure this blew some minds in 1966, but I found it to be kind of underwhelming. The 60s psych-rock scene was littered with bands that were probably a lot of fun live but couldn't really craft an enduring studio album. Love managed to overcome the odds a year later with Forever Changes, but this ain't it.
Forgettable 60s rock.
couple of strong tunes, doesn’t stick too much tho
Solid mid-60s psychedelia. It's nothing mindblowing today but even attempting an 18 minute long track in 1966 is pretty impressive.
Forgettable and average
I will never have a problem with a band putting a 19-minute song on an album. I will have a problem when it is basically a 19 minute jam. I mean, you don't even need to have the lyrics option on Spotify. (There's an argument about which came first: the Stones "Goin' Home" or this. Well, at least the Stones' song is only 11 1/2 minutes long.) Improvisations in the studio are tricky. They always have a "well you had to be there quality" to them. And one that's 19 minutes long?! Yikes. The big "hit" on the album: "Seven and Seven Is" fades out right at a cool guitar part. Kinda wish they kept that going. The opening track is not too bad, I kinda dug it, it had that off kilter moment like "Seven and Seven Is". "Orange Skies" was a bit too on the nose with it's psychedelia. Ultimately, I have the same problem with it that I do "Forever Changes". There's the one distinctive song, and the rest just seems... middling to me. And that 19-minute trck just meanders, yikes.
Oh come on now, you can't tell me this is random. A Love album following right after a Captain Beefheart album. But why Da Capo? I don't know much about this band but I didn't think they were so good that they deserve multiple appearances on the 1,001 list, and their next album is in the Library of Congress so that should be it for this band. Plus it's psychedelic rock (ugh) so that should be kept to a minimum. 7 and 7 is, the big single, was kind of cool - aggressive and frantic. The Castle also had some nice plucking and playing. But I really didn't care for the rest of the acid trippy side one and all its harpsichord and novel sounds (like the flute). Unlike critics, I didn't mind the 19min long side two - it was a cool jazz rock session. Some real deft work in there. Still, I'm moving on; this did not get me excited enough to check out their landmark album.
3.5/5
Short but sweet
Mis favoritas fueron She Comes in Colors y Revelation.
Nowhere near as good as "Forever Changes"
I really liked the first song, the rest are not bad. Maybe it’s the 19 minute final track, but I get a Doors/Dead vibe. Definitely not my usual go to, but I liked the album more than I expected.
Chill
Favourite tracks: revelation; Stephanie knows who
Good A-side, horrible B-side
Love was there at the rise of psychedelic rock, but what differentiated them from the rest was their pop sensibilities. Da Capo is a pleasant, sweet little album that takes bride in it's melodies more than anything. Talk to anyone who's listened to this album and they'll tell you, correctly, that side A is the stronger side. Side B features 19 minutes of Revelation, a sort of jam band track that barely has any highlights and meanders quite a bit. Otherwise, Da Capo is an enjoyable pick from the psychedelic era of the '60s.
This album had some cool stuff on it, but much like the other Love album I got on this list, I ultimately found it uninspiring overall 3/5
It seems like music that you listen to while observing artwork. Its kept fairly short and that definitely helps it. Comes across as very repetitive, nothing particularly special or bad about it.
Pretty standard baroque pop music. It’s fun but nothing to write home about
Can I live without an 18 minute freak out of a closing track? Yes I probably can Not bad by any means but one listen is enough
Interesting listen for sure. Not so much into the psychedelic stuff but I heard lots of jazz, punk and rock music styles. And this album was released in 1966. I’m sure this influenced generations.
This album was all over the place, bonus points for the Ron Burgundy-esque jazz flute, but “Revelation” became tiresome.
It’s fine
This is ok, but didn't do much for me.
Almost earned a 4 just for "7 & 7 Is" but the 18 minuter took it down for me.
I will have to come back to this one again. At first I was surprised (and jaded) by the flute and church organ being the feature instruments (Jethro Tull PTSD). However, the further I delved into the alb the more I was curious. Key song for me is “The Castle”, but the wander Revelation was definitely worth a second listen …or more. I may be over ratting this one but…
60s psych band that has sort of been forgotten by time. Is it just that this music did not transcend the time and place they were in. Lots of music from the 60s is still hugely popular. I feel like this group must have had a smaller and passionate following that has kept them in the conversation but they never were able to truly break through like others (Beatles, Doors, Velvet Underground). While not particularly bad, it just doesn't have the same appeal and luster.
First half was enjoyably eclectic and teetering toward a 3.5/4, but Revelation brought it down hard. It wasn't terrible but it felt like a huge waste of time (more than half of the runtime, in fact). This seems like one of those albums that requires a revisit to really appreciate, but I am not sure I am going to get there after this first listen. Loved Que Vida though.
Mid
I enjoyed this one. It doesn't do anything crazy or unique, but it's just nifty throughout.
Initial impression: Chaotic snoozefest. Although it grew on me a little after a few songs.
It has an interesting selection of instruments, but I don’t feel like the sound or writing or anything separates it enough from its contemporaries. I don’t dislike any of it, but nothing here makes me love it.
Respect on the quick jammer before hitting the road
Original. Had its moments. Super 60s.
OK. Better than some psychedlia laced rock of the time, but nothing to write home about.
Pretty fun
Felt old.
This is such a weird album. It reminds me of a Neil Breen film but if Neil Breen could actually execute on any of his hair brained thoughts. I don't know if I actually liked it or not. Orange Skies is a great track and I liked The Castle too. The flute makes me think of Anchorman, but in a fun way. All in all a very uneven album. I probably won't return to it, but I am glad I listed to it. It'll be a fun point of reference to pull out on people.
3/5, revalation both drags down the album and brings it down, the first 2 minutes dragging down and the last 10 being fantastic.
funky tracks overall but not very memorable and the ending song is so long, i enjoyed the first 2 tracks most
Okay
This is better than the other Love album. I don't know what else to add.
Favourite song - She comes in colours
The album was fun. I enjoyed listening to it, but don't need it again any time soon. 3/5
This is one for the ‘what were they thinking?’ files, both for the artist and the compilers of the list. Side one is some pretty standard 60’s psychadelia, but side 2 turns out to be a 19 minute, full on, acid jazz rock freak out that the band themselves described as "a waste of a side of an album". It’s got harpsichord, harmonica, an extended drum solo and a bit where he starts screaming. I quite liked it, but I’m not sure I’d listen to it again!
I was pretty meh about this until that last 19-minute track, and now I want to listen to it again.
Funky 60's music. Not bad, but kind of all over the place.
As I understand it, this is viewed as a seminal album from the Summer of Love psychedelic era…which is something I don’t quite understand.
3.4 - enjoyed most of the album, but nothing ground breaking for me.
I'm looking forward to Forever Changes, which has a couple of great songs on. This one not doing so much for me. I guess for 1966 it was quite progressive, but I don't think its adding much today. No real standout tracks for me. 2.7/5
Love is a bad tgat I’ve heard of for years, but never really heard. I think somebody said they were Jim Morrison’s (Doors) favorite band. So here’s first experience hearing them. And … …. … meh The lead singer doesn’t resonate with me. The music is pretty typical mid 60’s psychedelic pop, think Troggs or Strawberry Alarm Clock (not the hits of either so much, the deep cuts). Some of the songs, it just seems they’re trying too hard to be cool…. Frankly the longer it goes, the less I like it. Whatever, 3/5. Nothing I expect to dig deeper on, but it’s ok.
Not bad but I feel like they have some better albums out there
Good vibes on this album. Kind of a strange twist on psychedelic rock. Feels like there are many other rock elements at play. In fact, each song feels like it could be coming from a different artist with the exception of Que Vida and She comes in Colors feeling similar. There's a lot of variety packed into that 36 minutes. The closing track "Revelation" especially feels like it has more Credence and Clearwater style bayou jazz than anything. I appreciate the length of the album as it was very digestible.
I have such mixed feelings about this one
I like it better than their other record. Song structures/chord progressions make more sense. The last song is way too long. Favorite song: Stephanie knows who.
It's got some very interesting stuff. Just not my thing
This album has a strong blend of folk and psychedelia running through it. At times it feels very Doors like in mood and atmosphere, with that slightly dark, late sixties edge. There is a loose, colourful feel to the songwriting, but also some really sharp melodies. Stephanie Knows Who and She Comes in Colours are definite highlights. Both have a great groove and that hazy psychedelic charm that makes the album stand out. There are moments here I will definitely return to. Revelation, on the other hand, drifts too far for my taste. It feels overlong and loses the focus that makes the shorter tracks work so well. Favourite songs: Stephanie Knows Who and She Comes in Colours Least favourite song: Revelation Album artwork: A good, bold cover that fits the psychedelic feel of the record
A very average prog rock album.
60’s same old
HL: “Stephanie Knows Who”, “She Comes in Colours” Me when the Family Stone puts an indulgent 15+ minute track in their album: “sensational, mind-blowing, 5 stars” Me when Love does the same thing 3 years earlier: “boo, boring, get off the stage” “Revelations” (aka half the album length) aside, I thought this precursor to Forever Changes was likeable enough. Less psychedelic and a bit more garage-y, which is probably why I didn’t enjoy it quite as much.
It was fun. A little bit of everything from a genre perspective. I never heard of this group until today. It was worth the time to have a listen. 18 minutes for the last song was not bad except for the occasional vocal screaming.
Psychedelic music that doesn’t quite land. It 2 degrees away from the soundtrack of Hair
Not nearly as good as their next album "Forever Changes" but pretty okay.
More of a 60's garage rock sound, with a heavily dated sound. Revelation which is entire side of the album is essentially a bluesy jam, it's good but mostly a mix of Buddy Guy, Chuck berry and John Lee hooker riffs.
Fine. Seemed average 60s
Totally fine album. I can't tell if I love or hated the last song, because it's too long, but it is good. But there's not much here that wasn't done by other bands better ( which is what I thought about Forever Changes by Love that I listened to earlier.)
I have heard of this before but never listened to it all the way through. I a good album and worthy of another listen. I listened to this on Spotify and once it was done, it began a day o random 60's psychedelic music that I enjoyed for the remainder of the day.
Fascinating. At turns this guy sounds like Micky Dolenz, then Jim Morrison, then Iggy Pop. There are some good songs, but veers toward the type of psychadelic pop meanderings I am not wholly a fan of.
This is another "I know nothing about the artist or the album" selection (which is part of why I'm happy to be doing all of this!). The second track, Orange Skies, was my favorite, with a cool 60s vibe that was really fun for me. "7 and 7 Is" was the biggest single of the album, but not something I liked. "The Castle" was a mostly instrumental track that was much better for me. It turns out I actually *am* familiar with She Comes in Colors, which rivaled Orange Skies for my favorite. It's interesting that all of Side 2 of the album is a single long jam - "Revelation". It didn't thrill me, but I was surprised to read how much the band itself disliked it - primary songwriter Arthur Lee called it "the worst fucking song I've ever done in my life" and drummer Michael Stuart said it was "a piece of shit" and "a waste of a side of an album".
A fine album that didn't really turn me off at any point. It really reminded me of a lot of 1960's/70's rock that I enjoy so I have to presume there could have been some influence there.
Strange album, with a handful of short songs and a very long jam. Still an interesting listening experience.
It's a decent album, though not really for me. Stephanie Knows Who is a song I think was just bad. I don't know if it's due to the album's age, but it felt unfinished and kinda messy to listen to. Nothing really hooked me. Revelation isn't bad, but I didn't like how long the song is. 16 minutes is way too long and didn't hold my interest much. The rest of the songs though, I like! They won't be on my Spotify Playlist, but they're much more polished and enjoyable to listen to. Again, not a bad album and it is unique for the genre, but not one I'm going to remember much.
Nice tones, good recording quality, musically fascinating, good variety. Doesn't hold up very well in the modern day, and just feels like classic boomer rubbish now. Guitarist only knows one picking pattern, but the bassist is fun to listen to. The music this inspired is better.
Rock psicodélico sesentero. Ni fu ni fa.
A nice enough album, probably a little wacky when it was released. Some of the grunting and yelling was really off putting, but other than that it's nice.
This will be my second Love album. I enjoyed the first, but not so much that I’ve relistened lots and lots. I don’t remember too much about it other than it being pleasant. Let’s have a listen! Songs I already knew: none Favourites: ¡Que Vida! I really enjoyed most of this album, but the first and last tracks were a bit rubbish. Track one just felt flat, but the last one was just 19 minutes of jamming that would have been more palatable for me if it was 16 minutes shorter. Aside from these two tracks, this was really good music, with very interesting arrangements and nice sounding vocals. Overall, I liked it but I’m unsure again if I’ll be returning.
A lot of versatility on this. I thought it was good. Side B runs on a bit with a single 19 minute song. I get some Jim Morrison/Roger Daltrey vibes from Lee.
I enjoyed this album more than I expected to, and discovered the original version of "She Comes in Colors," which I always assumed was a Hooters original.
Good
Rock album from 1966. Pretty short album. Good vibes but nothing sticking out too much. 3.
3/4
Interesting psychedelic 60's rock...
Got nervous when I saw the year & genre, but turns out they're more interesting than a lot of 60s pop. Less Beatles/Beach Boys rip off, and more proto-The Doors, which is a pretty alright space to be in
I wouldn't say I loved it but I didn't hate it either.
Bit funky, jazzy and psychedelic, can see how they influenced the doors, particularly the last track. Grew on me a bit as it went on, wasn't sold initially but I think another listen might help. Some use of harpsichord which I don't approve of, and generally just sounds a bit dated. Okay though.
Could've sworn we'd already had a love album on the list, but apparently not. I'm sure we will have "forever changes" though as I think it's pretty highly regarded. I quite enjoyed this, really quite interesting. Bit weird having a 36 minute album, where a single song makes up half of that time. Listed as pop, rock and psychedelic rock, but I would say it got pretty bluesy and jazzy too. Sometimes felt very 60s and others felt like I couldn't date it. Interesting! 3.5
A weird hippie funk that made me tear for psychedelics and a meadow to frolic in. Occasional skip
I've never heard of this album or artist before, but wow, what an album cover. Maybe I can convince my wife that our family Christmas card this year should mimic a famous album cover. I probably won't be able to, but a man can dream. Anyway, I thought this album was pretty good. I've found a lot of these sixties psychedelic albums to be pretty middle of the road, but I thought this album was a little better than most if its contemporaries. The garage rock sound reminded me of that Sonics record, and while the album had that punk rock 'do it yourself' feel to it, I thought it still managed to have a clean and controlled sound. I liked the flute, harpsichord, and organ playing, and I think that helped create a sound that sets this album apart from a lot of what was coming out at the time. Lyrically, this album was pretty much the standard fare. The love songs were alright, and the abstract songs were... well, pretty abstract. The first six songs on the album were pretty good. But "Revelation"... that song is about getting a blowjob, right? From someone that he refers to as 'child?' Yeah, hard pass. Before I go pour bleach into my eyes and ears, I guess I'll give this thing three stars.
Rock, psychedelic, folk, blues, garage, male, mid/fast, experimental, winds, harmonica, soundtrack, jams, nice melodies, catchy, energy, combines a lot of elements I like, never heard before, took several spins, but the album is slightly unbalanced due to many short and one final jam extra long song.
Really solid album. Great '60s sound while still sounding fresh and ahead of the time.
Enjoyed the last song
Good
Musically this was a treat. Unpredictable but smooth and enjoyable. I’m not used to the shout-style vocals (which aren’t constant), but I liked this. Reminds me of the Doors a little (the keyboards). I can definitely see why Syd Barrett was a fan.
Rocking. But it didn't make much of an impression on me, I was just reminded of other blues rock classics.
3.4
It’s pretty generic psychedelic rock. Nothing memorable.
Not really my vibe but undeniably interesting
My expectation of Da Capo by Love would be another terrible Beatles cover band. But they exceeded those expectations. Stephanie Knows Who is a great energetic Proto-Punk opener. For me that’s when they are at their best but the album also rolls thru folk with The Castle and psychedelic rock. They can at times sound like a bad version of the Doors however. 6.6/10
That was…..something
Enjoyed the listen, but seemed very generic 60’s rock. Second Love album I’ve had. Not bad, but not in love. 3/5.
Peak hippy-era, jazz-flute ladened '60s psychedelia.
Cool 60’s album
I wish I could hang out with these guys. I liked the punky folk rockabilly stuff better than the schmaltzy spacejammy stuff. Los Angeles musicians are always so… I don’t know, like they’re missing something. Some vital piece. (Hip-hop mostly aside, west coast rap no joke.) but like is it just too nice here? Is the light too good? Is it something about being so far out on the bleeding edge of the national frontier—but a frontier where it’s no longer possible to even see any dirt? Where we’re all—always already—deracinated? Where roots aren’t even able to gain purchase? Not just the absence of roots, but their impossibility? And so breeds a sense of nihilism, an air not of timelessness but of effervescence? Weeds up through cracks in the sidewalk just until next August, when even the sprinkler runoff isn’t enough to keep them alive. Is it just not difficult enough to motivate the conviction and commitment that engender the edge or depth of feeling or whatever it is that bands from literally everywhere else have? Like, Love is cool but I’m not like “oh yeah another band that TOUCHES MY VERY SOUL” and I think that’s because they’re from L.A.
There were some moments that had me flying!
An interesting album with a unique flavour/sound.
Good
Solid 70s. Last long song was the best bit. They tried different things with each song which kept it entertaining. Loses a star because of the use of flute. Fuck these 70s songs with flutes
The flute/woodwind sounds in the instrumentals are a nice touch, and it feels like this group’s style was revived in some indie alternative music in the decades since; overall it feels very ‘60 but maintains some elements that keep it refreshing and modern. The mixing, composition, and vocal singer fit right into the psychedelia and makes it feel like a more wholesome version of The Doors. Then the last song had some Grateful Dead-sounding jamming, which was very unexpected and grew into more jammy things like the harmonica solo and James Brown “I feel good”ing. The variety of styles I noticed made it way more fun to listen to compared to a more generic but beloved decade piece that sometimes shows up here. 6/10
This is honestly just a pretty weird album, I didn't hate it, I also didn't really love it. It's definitely psychadelic rock, lots of flutes and chime-y drums throughout. There's some jingle bells at the end of "Que Vida". "Seven and Seven Is" is a bit more classic rock sounding, but I wasn't quite as into this one as some of the others. The first half of the album is definitely a bit stronger than the second half. The structure is also a bit odd, with six songs all in the ~3 minute range, and then the last song is a 19 minute jazz song effectively. The whole thing isn't bad, but as a whole just isn't something that totally worked for me. These guys do seem to have a pretty unique sound for the time though, so I appreciate that. Favorite song: Que Vida Other: Orange Skies, The Castle 12/10/23
Not bad, but not my style
Didn’t care much for the first track (Stephanie Knows), but Orange Skies has a pleasant melody. The rest of the tracks go back and forth between pleasant and whiny. The singer sounds like he’s crying sometimes. But the music isn’t bad.
Se dejó escuchar de forma considerable
Not a notable band from the era.
I dont really have strong feelings either way about this....its perfectly fine if bordering dull, there's a random song that last 18 mins which is too long...its 2.5
This was an odd listen. When they got to some of the really long instrumentals there were parts I was digging a fair amount but overall this didn't blow me away. I'm not that surprised that this is mid-60s since the sound is solid but I can think of other bands who sounded like a tighter version of this; I'm willing to bet this band heavily influenced some of those who came after it. This is one of those albums where I feel like I may be missing something since it feels bigger than what I'm hearing.
I'm probably missing some context about why this is here. The garage rock stuff is alright. Feels like they dip into being a jam band at times. Feels like some Doors sound Seven & Seven Is - To me sounds like a more punk version of a Buddy Holly and the crickets sound
3.5
i listened to the wrong album (the debut has a very similar cover) and to be honest i preferred the one i listened to accidentally. my favourite on this one was probably the one that was 18 minutes long but i can't see myself choosing to listen to it again. i really like the musical ideas and i'm surprised i hadn't heard of these guys before because they sound like they would have been quite sonically influential. but, as usual, i think i would be more inclined to listen to the influenced bands rather than the source material. still an interesting listen though.
Was okay. What a doozy that 18 minute song was at the end haha. My knowledge is lacking pre 80s so it's nice to hear music from back when.
Known before: Band Standouts: 01. Stephanie Knows Who Rating: 5.5 Additional Note: Album without the last song (which is practically half of the album) would be 7.0, although this song heavily ruined the album for me, because it is long, boring and practically unlistenable :(
This was the last album of this list I listened to. Kinda disappointing end.
I wanted to like this more than I did. Lead singers voice was not for me. Kind of sounds like the forerunner to King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, but the latter has really taken it to the next level. The main issue for me was that I forgot each song after it happened, besides the last one. I was missing any sort of hook or structure to key me in to the emotional journey of the song. So it really just went in one ear and out the other.
Is this what Zappa was making fun of? Not my favorite but not horrible.
Enjoyed the last song but not to be too brutal most of this was boring sounding 60s music to me
Meh. Quite good, quite twee, quite three
60s fun. Enjoyed it, but wasn't really hooked.
De la bonne musique psychédélique. Pas un album que j'ai trouvé impeccable, la dernière pièce était un peu fastidieuse, mais globalement un album satisfaisant. 7/10
Actually think I preferred this to Forever Changes
Super weird but great jams
идёт что-то незапоминающееся а потом оп и 18 минут психодела! ...нет
Not bad background music
I like this album when it's heavier, has a little blues to it. The bubblegum stuff just bounces right off of my brain. I feel like I can take or leave the last track, enjoying certain parts of it but maybe not a whole eighteen minutes. Favorite tracks: "Stephanie Knows Who", "Seven and Seven Is"
Rating: 6/10 Best songs: Que vida
Hyvä!
Revelation saved it
after reading another review on here that compares Da Capo to the Doors, I gotta agree. I really dig this and am surprised I haven't heard of this album or band before. 3.5/5.
Goddamned hippies
Wow man it's rock and roll dude. 18 minute rock odysseys are stupid, but as far as those go this one is fine. I like when it gets kinda jazzy at the end.
Stylistically all over the place... folk rock, psychedelia, garage rock, blues, plus some softer numbers. Interesting. And makes me want to see what else the band has done.
I like it overall but it feels disconnected and sadly I can't keep it in my head or heart
dunno how they managed to get two albums on the list. but yeah, whatever, it's like a bag for life filled with tepid water.
Pretty cool
Better than I expected from them. Quite experimental too, even for a psychrock album.
Upbeat 60s psych A few songs I liked more than others. Some songs were more Baroque pop and some were more heavy 60s psych I may need to return for another listen sometime
A little perplexed by this band which seems to have made a firmer imprint in the UK as an exemplar of the 60s Rock Scene. This ranges from the most hippie dippy kind of ephemera to hard-edged almost-surf. But it's definitely patchy - in particular, the lyrics throughout feature some clumsy phrasing, and the singing regularly misses the mark.
Lemme guess—this is from Presummer of Love Sanf Francisco or LA? Very of it’s time. Not a bad thing in this case. This is an interesting document. Sometimes good, sometimes up it’s own ass, but it is the record of believers in the thing they are creating. This thing has jazz flute all over it, occasional harpsichord, jazzy vocal lines and of course bluesy belting one’s as well. It’s obvious that this album came before they had standardized mixing practices. The drums and bass are mixed hard right, with guitars often left and the vocals sitting in the middle. I’m sure that when stereo became available, hard panning probably seemed logical. She Comes in Colors is my favorite representation of just pure colorful psychedelia. Revelation, the long long exploratory end track is not as great but was probably fun to drop acid to before acid went mainstream.
I wasn't into it that much. 'Orange Skies' is quite pleasant. The rest of the normal length tracks were just ok. I was actually dreading that last 19 minute long track. It was just sat there taunting me. "It's almost 100% likely that I'm going to be an over-indulgent wank-fest" it said. However... that was actually the track I dug the most. It changed this from a 2.5 rounded down, to a more favourable 2.5 rounded up!
This was better than the other Love album presented in this list. If I were around listening to music in 1966, I might have liked this more. Now, it's nothing special to me.
Oh man, this reminds me of the days I'd go out by the countryside and go fishing with Pa. Good, if a little unmemorable besides the last song where he sounds like he's having a mental breakdown part way through.
One of, if not my favorite, thing about Love's other album, Forever Changes, was the strings present that made it stand out from most other psychedelic rock that was around at the time. However, this earlier album seemed to be going for a more forward thinking stance on the genre. That is not a bad thing, as there are some songs here I like just as much if not more so than Forever Changes, but it also blends in more with artists like the Rolling Stones and other hits from the time. None of that is more evident than with the needlessly long final tune on the album that feels like a jam session that really didn't need to be on the album and got quite annoying after a while. Is it interesting for 1966? Perhaps, but it really brings down the rest of the albums pretty rock solid line up into something that feels more "holier-than-thou" in its production, and I lose interest in the four star I was thinking for the album. Had it been the beginning or even the middle of the album then perhaps I could forget about it and still warrant the four, but putting it at the end leaves a sour taste in my mouth that really middles the album out. Hearing people having sex (or pretending to) has never been one of my favorite genres of music, and someone yelling in my ear about it for nineteen minutes is, I imagine, no one's cup of tea. This is a cool album, in theory, but at the end of the day hating half the album really doesn't seem fair to my other four stars.
The songs vary quite a bit. They’re intriguing. I imagine it would have sounded amazing in 1966.
Strong 6
ok 60's tunes
This sounds like it’s from a musical I think. Hard to describe what I mean. Maybe I’m losing it.
Eclectic 60s rock album that goes through a lot of styles such as garage and folk but is mainly a psychedelic album kind of like an early Doors. It took a while to get used to the vocals and the songs are not always my favorite but it was a decent album. Revelation is also very long but was mostly enjoyable to listen too as long as you’re in the right mood.
It's starts a bit mediocre but it ends in psych epicness. Oh how to score!
Some of this album is ok, some of it is pretty good. The last tracks goes pretty hard and it's over half of the runtime of the entire thing. If some of the shorter songs had better singing or had more substance I would've really loved this one. Score: 60 Art: 70
Was ok. Nice gentle guitar. Did not compel me to relisten
Interesante concepto para su tiempo con canciones faciles de olvidar.
It's not as good as Forever Changes, but I guess we have to take Love in whatever form it comes. Side one is a nice eclectic journey through the subgenres of 60s rock, doing most of them pretty well. Funny that Revelation was unanimously panned by the band members. I mean, I also care very little for 18 minute jam sessions, but loads of people seem to lap that kinda shit up.
groovy
It's like what happens when someone takes too much acid.
Classic rock album, the finale of which is nearly 20 mins long and features some impressive musicianship
The first album generated that I had never heard any song from before. I like the punk-y songs. I loved the opening song. The closer is really good, if a little long. I don’t love the baroque pop aspect like I do the faster punk stuff. I bet this is an album that would grow on me the more I listened.
It’s the same every time: some of it I really like, and some of it not so much.
Noe bra, noe mindre bra
I liked it I think? it was pretty good
It's good but I wish it were better. It jumps too often between garage, psychadelica, surf, lounge pop, blues, and so on to be really consistent. I liked the songs but I wish they were slightly tighter, either with more catchy and accessible hooks, or more obtuse and intellectual. But I'm now very excited to hear their next album on this list. 28/04/23
listen
Yep, that was definitely Love. 60s flute aplenty. Last track went on a bit.
This one was ok, at time the sax solos stood out, but it was mostly unmemorable Appreciated that it was fairly short 2.5/5
I'm so torn here. These guys were obviously pushing the boundaries, and "7 and 7 Is" is really a bop, BUT I dunno. That out-of-tune flute on "She Comes in Colors" docks a star immediately. There's the germ of genius here, but it comes across as accidental much of the time.
I was not familiar with this album at all, having really only known about the follow-up to this album, "Forever Changes," and of course being familiar with the single "7 and 7 Is" from watching Bottle Rocket my whole life. This album is great, it's tight and it's weird and rocking, before settling in to the sprawling closer. Definitely enjoyed it and happy to have more context to this band.
5th April 2023 Listened while working from home and had the kitchen fitted. Heady mix of folk, punk, blues and chamber music with soft melodic vocals. Not particularly memorable though.
Let's go! I loved it from the first second. Baroque harpsichord, rock and roll sax, a waltz, staccato guitars and the lead singer in the throes of a very entertaining frenzy-slash-nervous breakdown... There’s a lot to like here. There is a syrupy, Dusty Springfield-esque ballad, a proto-punk banger, abnormal song structure, HARPSICHORDS, etc. They kind of sound like the Doors but before the Doors. And I love the Doors! Also, in doing my reading about this band I found out they were one of the first racially diverse rock bands ever. I can get down with that. Nonetheless, I wanted to give this a 4 but am knocking it down to a 3 because the last track ruins all the goodwill of the ones that come before it. Horrible song.
Ok so its a Door's sound. cool a 45 minute jam session on the back. The last track is actually not the worst jam I have ever heard and I didnt mind it on the album. I also didnt think too much of the album but such is life I guess.
More fineness
Vreemd album, beetje barok soms
Side 1: Standard non-engaging US psych reminiscent of the musical "Hair". 1-2/5. Side 2: Holy smokes, what a track 'Revelation' is! Clocking in at 18.57, I was completely captivated during its entirety. Around the 5-8 minute mark there is a section strongly driven by the bass, where Ken Forssi is as close to being too early on the 1-beat as you can get while still being on time. The groove shift at 12.40 is pure bliss, and of course the whole thing concludes on a ridiculous baroque ending. This is everything I want from a psychedelic track.
This is a semi-bumpy ride. The first side is quite forgettable but still shines on tracks like “Orange Skies” and “The Castle”. Then there’s the B-side - entirely made up of one single 19-minute song. Where on Earth did that suddenly appear from? An absolute beast of a track. Luckily it takes up half the album and completely overshadows the somewhat lackluster first half.
This album grew on me the further on it played
Cool stuff - 3 stars
Cool grooves, but too much self-indulgent cheese.
Ok
I just really don't know what to say for this one. It's a bit all over the place. Oh that's cute! Oh that's weird! My, that's a long solo! We're screaming now? Was that one of those old cow mooing toys? I haven't seen one of those in a long time! Six songs and then an interminable jam? I have said before that I love the spirit of experimentation that was so free and unselfconscious in the late sixties, but also know that lots of it didn't work out. This was my first album by Love, and from what I can tell, they were indeed working to find their sound. Some worked here, some didn't for me.
The album started out with some enjoyable rock from the 60s with kind of a psychedelic feel. Then something changed and I started to not enjoy it. The final track with a jazz vibe was kind of nice, without the screaming. Overall, just not something that I found all that delightful.
The first few tracks I can only describe using the non-word "prancy" --- maybe it brought to mind circus ponies? I came into "She Comes in Colors" expecting something like the Stones' "She's a Rainbow" but got Madonna's "Beautiful Stranger" instead --- either would have been fine and this is by far the best track. I don't think I'll remember much about the rest.
I listened to this yesterday and now I'm struggling to remember what it sounded like, so I guess I was pretty neutral about it? I was surprised to find out this was made in the mid-60s. I thought it was about 10 years newer. Either way, this was alright!
Pretty standard psych rock I think. Enjoyed it but didn’t think it was spectacular.
а ну, как-то не так, никак, норм
A really enjoyable 60's sound. Can hear where The Doors got their influence. But Side B really didn't do it for me
Usually I like psychedelia in hard rock to a certain degree and then it sort of gets a bit much for me. A bit much weirdness, unpleasant dissonance, lack of direction, etc. While it definitely has some parts I enjoy (notably the parts where they sound rather similar to Genesis), this album crosses that line for me. 3.5 rounded down. Definitely not horribly - but I'll rather just listen to Genesis instead.
Klassisk rock, helt ok.
Music felt pretty par for the course of this era. Story behind some of it is more interesting but eh
Revelation is like Yoko Ono's screams but instrumental
Forever Changes e nog bättre men dehä va helt jännä
Eeeeeeeehhhh
This album was all over the place, but I was strangely down for it! From the first song that reminded me of Tim Curry in Rocky Horror...to other songs that were Rolling Stones-esque...to the chaos of the last song - it definitely seems like this band couldn't figure out what they wanted their lane to be but at least it was interesting!!
I was actually a fan of this album. Certainly not one of the best albums for the 60s but it was a fun listen.
Something on Spotify described this as “Baroque pop” and that’s actually quite accurate. This is a very mid 60s British sound with the Baroque twist.
Not exactly sure what I just listened to... it was weird. I didn't hate it, but didn't love it.
Da Capo means da top-o. Not really my thing but it wasn't terrible.
J'ai trouvé ça correct, mais j'avais un peu l'impression de tourner en rond. Ça ne m'a pas vraiment interpellée.
Because it was so short, I gave this a second listen. My first opinion was I want whatever the lead singer is on, the lyrics are all over the place. I enjoyed the music overall, although I don't think I'd listen to this again after a second time.
Barn síns tíma, en jú, ágætis stöff á köflum.
From most to less liked: 1. She comes in colors 2. Orange Skies 3. Revelation (Some parts are "meh" tho) 4. ¡Que Vida! 5. The Castle 6. Stephanie Knows Who - LP / Stereo Version 6. Seven and Seven Is
Favs: -She comes in colors
I quite enjoyed this but wouldn't return to it
You don't have to listen to this for more than a few seconds to easily identify this is 1960s California. (if the band's name didn't already get you there). It has some pretty good instrumentals including guitar and harmonicas.
I "loved" the Forever Changes album (that 1001 sent us) so I was disappointed after the jarring vocals on the first track and then again on "Seven and Seven", which is might make them a candidate for being a pre-punk band. The rest of the songs, outside of the needlelessly long "Revelation", sound better to my ears and are moving in the direction of that elegantly produced psychedelic meets baroque pop sound that they nailed a year later.
Listens: 2 Enjoyed: I didn't hate it Most of the album just seems messy. The last track is the highlight