Akron/Family - Love Is Simple

Akron/Family - Love Is SimpleOne of the best bands on the planet! I don't recall seeing such fantastic live shows ever, except maybe Pere Ubu at the Whiskey in LA circa 1978 or Ummagumma era Pink Floyd circa 1968 9. Take those unrelated reference points and mix in the Beatles, Chicago Art Ensemble, CCR, the Grateful Dead, the Hollies, the Butthole Surfers, Led Zeppelin, and you might get a notion. Anyway, this record comes the closest to bridging the gap between the chaos, rock

Such subtle nods toward classic songcraft

and it's like Kehlani's musical metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly

This 2LP pressing honors the original production’s warmth while giving each message room to breathe

a relationship unravels in the middle of a lake

Half Moon Light also takes more chances

soulful journey

capturing the struggles and emotions that many listeners could identify with

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angular soundscapes of Bauhaus

and a whole lot of soul

The albums that are included in the boxset are from four distinct recording sessions that Magnolia Electric Co recorded following the release of their debut studio album What Comes After The Blues

or just turn on the car and drive