Taking on the flame from
esteemed 60s/70s publications such as Zig Zag, Terrascope magazine is one of
the most well respected, widely read, frequently quoted independent music
journals in the world, taking in the finest offerings from the world of Folk,
Freakbeat and Psychedelia, to Krautrock, Prog, Punk, Free Jazz, Electronica -
and nearly every genre in between. Now celebrating 25 years of publishing this
wonderful magazine the album Paper Leaves, a limited edition vinyl only compilation, has
been released that reflects the diversity of music Terrascope covers. From old
Terrascope favourites Bevis Frond and Nick Nicely to new bands like Dead Sea
Apes, Paper Leaves finds space for Krautrock, psychedelic whimsy, Psych Rock,
Acid Folk and far out Space Rock in a collection of eight stunning exclusive
tracks from artists that Terrascope has championed past and present.
In keeping with Terrascope’s
broad minded approach to great music Paper Leaves is a real mixed bag of
musical delights. Side one opens with some old school Krautrock/Ambient
soundscaping from Black Tempest
(Stephen Bradbury) before easing into some beautifully warped psychedelia from Nick Nicely who contributes the elegantly
twisted ‘Dance Away’ to the album. The remainder of the side is taken up with
some heavyweight Psych Rock from the exceptional Manchester band Dead Sea Apes and the equally brilliant
White Hills. Flip the disc and you
will find an exclusive track from Ben
Chasny (Six Organs of Admittance/Comets on Fire), who has provided an
acoustic cover of Wayne Rogers' song ‘Dead and Rising’ from his Constant
Displacement LP, and some gorgeous twisted folk from London based Acid Folkies The Left Outsides who have beautifully
arranged the traditional tune ‘Young Girl Cut Down In Her Prime’. The prolific
and talented Nick Saloman (Bevis Frond) has
been there from the beginning as publisher of the now legendary (and highly
collectable) Ptolomaic Terrascope and a new track ‘Back In The Churchyard’ graces this
compilation before side two closes with the awesome Bardo Pond chipping in with a brilliant 11 minute slab of show
stopping grungy Psychedelia.
Paper Leaves – A
Terrascope Celebration is out now and available directly from the Terrascope webstore or from your local Indie retailer (maybe)…………….but hurry as there are
only a few left.
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