Here We Go Magic – Pigeons
If all those kidnapped garden gnomes stopped travelling, settled in Barbados and formed a band, they would sound just like Here We Go Magic. On Pigeons, the second album from this loveable group of psychedelic folkies, things progress is such a way as to never harsh your buzz.
Their ability to tap into a childlike wonder of the world and keep well clear of all those adult derived realist negativities becomes the album’s strong point. Never during any of the 11 tracks here does the dream state decrease.
The wistful layering of vocals tickles your ears like a psychic game of dancing round the Maypole. There are assertive moments but these only go by in mischievous waves. Even when they drop an f bomb and build a song to a overt crescendo, it’s done with such a nod and wink, it’s never less that beguiling.
This work makes being a kid again seem so much more important that keeping up with adult responsibilities. Rob Hudson www.herewegomagicband.tumblr.com
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