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Robert KinslerBefore I began writing for Desert Local News and Desert Star Weekly, I was a long-time contributing music writer for The Orange County Register in Orange County, Calif.
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Artist: Strawberry Alarm Clock
Title: Where's One? (Big Stir Records)
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Tell me more: Strawberry Alarm Clock is back with their first new full studio album of new music since 1969! Where's One? (due Aug. 7 courtesy of Big Stir Records) is an outstanding 13-track disc that includes a truly authentic lineup featuring five of the original members of the 1960s psychedelic rock troupe on board for the remarkable return.
The album was co-produced by band member and multi-instrumentalist Steve Bartek (also known as a founding member of Oingo Boingo). The first half of the album features a parade of terrific cuts including the a cappella harmonies-aplenty opener "Feel The Love," delightfully melodic rocker "Monsters," a spirited cover of the Beatles' "Day Tripper," the acid garage rocker "Blow Your Mind," and sumptuous single "I'm Not The One." The last half of the album includes an ambitious and euphoric reading of George Harrison's "Within You Without You," the Baroque romantic lament "Since You Have Gone Away," genre-bending "Live Water" (the latter bolstered by jazz and experimental stylings) and instantly-bewitching gem "The Sky Isn't Falling."
The album closes out with the psychedelic foray "Galactic Symphony/Persian Skies." In addition to the aforementioned Bartek (guitar, flute, sitar), the lineup includes Mark Stephen Weitz (keyboards), Randy Seol (drums/percussion), George Bunnell (bass), Gene Gunnels (drums/percussion) and Howie Anderson (guitar). Where's One? is available on deluxe double LP vinyl, audio CD and via streaming services.
Information: strawberryalarmclock.com.