Soulive - Live (2003)

Boston-based Psychedelic Funk trio Soulive was formed in 1998 by brothers Neal and Alan Evans as well as funk guitarist Eric Krasno. While Alan's drumming is often very hip-hop oriented, Neal Evans' spacy hammond organ sounds like something off of a 70's Herbie Hacock record. Krasno plays funky jazz guitar solos in the mellow style of such greats as George Benson or Grant Green. The melange of these very distinct playing techniques leads to a rare and exciting blend of psychedelic jazz-funk. This is the band's 2003 live recording, which perfectly captures the drive and groove of a Soulive concert.

1.) Aladdin

2.) El Ron

3.) Solid

4.) First Street

5.) Shaheed

6.) Dig

7.) One in Seven

8.) Lenny

9.) Turn it Out

White Denim - D (2011)

"D" is the third album by Austin,TX-based quartet White Denim, which marks a strong musical departure from their earlier records. Formed in 2004, they started off playing indie rock and have developed a very unique retro sound over the past decade. They play psychedelic 60's rock in the tradition of such legends as Jethro Tull or The Greatful Dead, driven by a progressive ryhthm section and jammy, playful lines by the lead instruments. The 10 songs on "D" continously float like a cool summer breeze and will leave you wondering how such ambitious music can sound so airy and laid-back.

1.) It's Him

2.) Burnished!

3.) At the Farm

4.) Street Joy

5.) Anvil Everything

6.) River to Consider

7.) Drug

8.) Bess St.

9.) Is And Is And Is

10.) Keys