The rest of the compilation features mostly the unknown and rising, the new Animal Collective track being the exception. They sink even deeper into massive psych-rock territory, with the track’s dreamy key arpeggios and interweaving vocal melodies serving as a few of many strong points. The epic “Apocalypse Dreams” from one of my favorites, Tame Impala, can’t be missed either. It’s a twinkling gem that’s one of Ariel’s catchiest to date, with a timeless jangle reminiscent of his ’60s garage-rock covers. “Only In My Dreams” is one of the tamer tracks on Ariel Pink’s Mature Themes, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worthwhile.
Three familiar names kick it off, with tracks that show why their aligning full-lengths are some of the year’s best. The two combined should feature about 40 bands or so in a span of 15 days. Look on the bright side: we’re only two weeks away from the August compilation. I apologize for being late, again, with this.
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