Last month I went to see Mazzy Star at Club Soda here in MTL. The opening act, who's name wasn't on the bill were laying down this hypnotic groove that had me swaying back and forth, eyes closed feeling like I was about thirty years younger and under the influence of one of those narcotic vices in which I once indulged. Allmusic counts Spacemen 3 among their influences and I'm down with that. The Velvets and a slowed down Feelies are what I first thought of. Whatever it was it was working for me. Towards the end of Mazzy's set (which was also quite fine). I wandered into the lobby and found the bass player and drummer of Psychic Ills sitting behind a table selling vinyl CDs and memorabilia. Bass player recommended their newest release; One Track Mind a copy of which I brought home on vinyl. Been grooving and swaying to it ever since. Here's a taste...



Next month it's Neutral Milk Hotel at The Olympia, can't wait though I really have no idea what to expect.