Well, I'm old. Or maybe just old enough. I can hear the
influences of decades past in much of today's music. The familiarity is
actually a comfort. It gives the listener a base from which all that is new and
innovative about what you are hearing can expand the soundscape.
So why am I saying this now? Easy. This tape is, to my ancient
ears, is a piece of psychedelia from the late sixties. Sleep Terminal could be
Quicksilver Messenger Service meets The Amboy Dukes meets The Dead Boys...or
The Seeds...or any number of bands from that era. There is little new here, but
what they do they do well.
Sadly, there are no track listings...or much of anything else to
guide you. But the music holds it all together and is of more than sufficient
interest to keep you harnessed and attentive for the duration. So what you get
is a tape in standard Norelco case with a black and white insert with the
artist name and the title of the collection. No label, no contact information,
no band members names or even song titles. "Sigh"....I wish they
wouldn't do this....
This is somewhat of an extended e.p. Or a short album...you
pick...A very good one I must say by a band (?) that understands the genre
well. Turn on..tune in..
--Bob Zilli
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