Another great 60s garage-rock inspired psychedelic album.

There’s no shortage of bands these days who basically owe their entire existence to the pioneers of garage rock in the 60s. Still, when a band like Majestico masters this style with the right combination of Stooges aggression, jangly guitars and british-invasion electric organ, it still sounds fresh and exciting. Majestico combines the in-your-face rock n roll of the New York Dolls with a lo-fi guitar assault, all held up by an indomitable organ groove. The album’s highlights are on some of the hardest songs like “La La Gulag” and “Kiss On Time,” which have a feeling of contained chaos as the band goes HAM on basically every instrument but still manages to stay tight and crisp. Though Majestico flirts with the lo-fi garage aesthetic, this doesn’t mean their production is lazy. The songs are mixed to give just the right amount of high-pitched organ backing and heavy enough bass grooves to keep your head bobbing. Even the softer songs on the album, like “Semyaza Sings,” the band keeps the groove going with reverb-heavy vocals inventive guitar melodies and an ever-present pounding backbeat.

RIYL: together PANGEA, The Stooges, Hornet Leg, Warm Soda
Recommended Tracks: 3, 4, 7, 10