Atomic forest obsession the collected recordings 19731977 playlist. Psychedelic rock atomic forest obsession 2011 1973. Those of you who follow my radio show are well aware of my love of this short lived, 70s, indian psychrock outfit. By the way, your readers can download the radio edit version of my 911 memorial.
Atomic forest was an indian psychedelic and hard rock band from mumbai, active in the early1970s. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Or at least obsession 77 is alleged to be the only album of this venerable genre recorded in india. Atomic forest interview with madhukar dhas aka madooo. Atomic forest obsession vinyl 2lp shop music direct. Obsession 77 by atomic forest album, psychedelic rock. Atomic forest interviewed amanda barokh, march th, 2012. He is best known for his performances as lead singer of the indian rock band atomic forest in the. The comp opens and closes with two versions of obsession 77 by atomic forest, easily one of the most fierce tunes on the record. The albums mix of blistering, fuzzy rock and synthlead funk inspired collectors the world over to fork over thousands of dollars for. It caught the attention of collectors as it was the only psychedelic rock album that was ever produced in india. Obsession collects a wealth of rare and unreleased psychedelic rock and funk from the various incarnations of the atomic forest. Covers of deodato, stevie wonder and spectrum, the heaviest indian psychfunk jam unearthed to date.
This anthology rare and virtually unknown mixes garage rock, psychedelic and fuzzy rock in a style. Votes are used to help determine the most interesting content on rym. For these years artist atomic forest recorded 1 albums. Atomic forest is a psychedelic rock band from mumbai, formed in early 1970. Standing as the most thorough document of the indian psychedelichard rock scene, obsession collects a wealth of rare and unreleased psychedelic rock and funk from the various incarnations of the atomic forest. Atomic forest was first brought to light when compiled by academy records mike davis on his obsession lp. He is best known for his performances as lead singer of the indian rock band atomic forest in the 1970s, and for his portrayal of jesus in alyque padamsees production of jesus christ superstar. Atomic forest obsession 1971 77 st psychedelic rockfunk tv trip effect views. Sunshine day, obsession 77 fast, theme from the godfather, life is anew, locomotive breath, monthly listeners.
The atomic forest stand as the only indian psychedelichard rock band that managed to record an album. Its been produced by sharon prabhakar, one of the finest female pop singers of late 70s and 1980s india. The albums mix of blistering, fuzzy rock and synthlead funk inspired collectors the world over to fork over thousands of dollars for original copies of this until recently unknown platter. Obsession 77, an album by atomic forest on spotify. The rediscovered third album by indias best known psychedelicrock ensemble, presented in its entirety.
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They have released their lp obsession in 1977 consisting of covers and originals. On release page also available album online artist atomic forest information and links to stores. Formed 1971, mumbai, maharashtra, india disbanded 1979. Atomic forest obsession 77 album obsession 77 the atomic forest was an indian band of hard rock and psychedelic. Check out obsession 77 slow by atomic forest on amazon music. Now again records presents an important document of indias little known psychedelic rock period. The album obsession was a reflection of the time when audiences demanded covers and bands in turn introduced them to the classic rock acts of the west. Atomic forest obsession 77 lp original press psych funk. We first got wind of atomic forest via academy records excellent comp obsession, a brilliant mixing of some of the rarest and most choice psych and funk gems from around the world. Atomic forest obsession 197177 st psychedelic rock.
Over the course of four years, culminating in 2011, we at nowagain records assembled the atomic forest anthology obsession. The collected recordings of indias bestknown psychedelic rock ensemble, and the story behind their genesis. Atomic forest intro obsession 77 brazilian nuggets. This is why avid record collectors in search of psych and freakbeat oddities have long paid over the odds for this album. The collected recordings of indias bestknown psychedelic rock ensemble, and the story behind their genesis, which lasted from 19731977. Obsession by atomic forest compilation, psychedelic rock. The atomic forest s mix of blistering, fuzzy rock and synthlead funk inspired collectors the world over to fork over thousands of dollars for original copies of their solitary release, obsession 77. The cd obsession features 17 songs, with live recordings and studio mixing their own compositions and several covers of hendrix, jethro tull, beatles, deep purple. The albums mix of blistering, fuzzy rock and synthlead funk inspired collectors the world over to fork over. The cd obsession features 17 songs, with live recordings and studio mixing their own compositions and several covers of. Atomic forest interview with madhukar dhas aka madooo its. The atomic forest s mix of blistering, fuzzy rock and synthlead funk inspired collectors the world over to fork over thousands of dollars for original copies of their solitary release, obession 77. Atomic forest only recorded one album, which was not released until after the band had dissolved. Atomic forest s obsession 77 became a highly indemand record after the title track and album cover were featured in mike davis of academy records international psych compilation, obsession.
Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Obsession, a compilation of songs by atomic forest. Available as a paste on cd sleeve with ocard and in deluxe 2lp slipcase. The group atomic forest released a single album in 1977, recently reissued with several bonus tracks by now again, i post here.
Check out obsession 77 by atomic forest on amazon music. The collected recordings of indias bestknown psychedelic rock ensemble, and the story behind their genesis from 19731977. The companion piece our atomic forest anthology obsession. The label head tracked down atomic forest s lead singer madhukar chandra dhas in new york, and spent six years readying the rerelease of obsession on both vinyl and cd formats. Part of the interest certainly stemmed from its liberal doses of searing fuzz guitar. Obsession by various artists compilation, psychedelic. The album plus other unreleased material has since been issued by nowagain records listen to obsession 77. Psychedelic rock atomic forest obsession 2011 197377. The atomic forest obsession 77 1977, cassette discogs. For a while, much mystery surrounded the band as well as the album as no one could definitively source who released it and when.
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