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StrangeCloud (Rock)
Acoustic based psychedelic pop rock with a twist of country
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An acoustic-based, psychedelic pop duo, StrangeCloud formed in 1998 as
a trio. The first 2 EPs (Blueprint and Foundation) and the first CD (Formation)
saw the group experimenting with a variety of sounds from folk and
country to pop/rock to electronica. Several of the songs from
those early years were very successful on various internet sites,
most reaching #1 on genre charts. By mid-1999 the focus was on
acoustic folk-pop with an alt country flavor. The current duo
has performed relentlessly since fall 1999 and has released 3 highly
successful indie CDs. While earlier projects focused on the acoustic sound, the newer material is more pop and rock oriented.
The latest StrangeCloud CD, "Psychedelectric Orange" was released on May 4, 2004 and contains 11 new StrangeCloud songs, plus licensed versions of the Beatles "Things We Said Today," and Pink Floyd's "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun."
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Think of the 70's,tripping & chilling,absolute bliss........
Reviewer: Sharon O'Reilly (wildwitchy)
I'd
never heard of strangecloud before but when I got my c.d (p.orange) I
was extreamly impressed! The songs remind me of the 70's
music .... Pyschedelia, swirly purple wallpaper, tie dye clothes (that I
wear!) and all the music that goes with that era. It was quite a blast
from the past with a new edge to it. The 2 gentlemen, fred and jeff have
great voices. They take me quite far away. As said by other reviewers it
has got the essence of the late beatles, yes, woodstock type
bands. Excellent ... just go out and buy it why dont you! |
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Reviewer: Bill Farrish
This
is a great CD. Fred and Jeff have put together a fine collection of
music on this disc. It's great to hear music like this recorded and
produced by the artist without the intrusion of the salesminded
so-called "music industry". Anything else I could add would simply be
an echo of the other reviews this disc has received. GREAT JOB GUYS!!!
THIS IS A MUST HAVE CD!!! |
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You won't be sorry
Reviewer: Clay Pettis
To
say I was pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. I've been a
musician for over 35 years and have given this CD several critical
listenings. Each time, I latched onto more discoveries. With
Strangecloud, you get "something old, something new, something
borrowed, something blue" and more. It comes through on this CD that
these gentlemen know what they're doing and they do it very, very well.
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They did it again!
Reviewer: Andrea Baratto
I
have to ditto the rest of the comments so far on this CD. What a great
Thematic collection of tunes reminiscent of Pink Floyd, The Band, and
anything in between. I love it guys, keep more coming. |
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The Wait is Over!
Reviewer: Lance Morey
It's
been a long time comming, but 'Strangecloud' makes a triumphant return
with their new CD "Psychedelectric Orange". With tracks like "Hello"
& "Set the controls for the heart of the Sun", they take you
through a broad musical spectrum, that leaves your ears begging for
more.. Quinch your musical thirst with "Psychedelectric Orange"...
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Reviewer: Frank Cotolo
Fred
Wheeler and Jeff Anderson manage to blend a hearty helping of
influences into each track on this long-awaited CD and deliver a feast
of sounds, original and interpretive. StrangeCloud has become
recognized as a masterful and popular independent act over the last
decade. This collection of songs continues the StrangeCloud standard
with slick, professional, manicured renditions of new songs, as well as
a cover of a great, off-the-beaten-track tune by The Beatles and a Pink
Floyd studio masterpiece. StrangeCloud’s version of psychedelic is
fearless, open, honest and entertaining.
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Reviewer: Remo Leomporra Jr.
A
very interesting and eclectic combination of songs. Music that isn't
tainted by an industry, but is developed by the artists themselves.
Even Pink Floyd and Beatles covers which I dare say are better than the
originals. The lush soundscapes are well thought out and very
entertaining. Each song goes into it's own direction and are well
executed. I am enjoying this CD, you will too!
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A Must Have; Simply Awesome.
Reviewer: Seismic Anamoly
Psychedelectric
Orange is one of the BEST Cd's I have heard this year. These guys do a
superb job of putting together some really good Ear Kandy for your
listening pleasure. If you like good music, you need this CD. It will
be money very well spent.
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StrangeCloud Lists the following Influences
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Beatles, Pink Floyd, Dylan, Beach Boys, Monkees, Byrds, Bee Gees, Jayhawks, Neil Young
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Acoustic
