That was followed by the experimental free-form psychedelic The Universe Inside. But they don't really need to when they're capable of making music as good as These Times this is passionate and rewarding music from artists still exploring new territory with truly satisfying results. This band is not regurgitating old albums and previous glories, but developing with the same urgency that a pack of youngsters would.Īny fan who has been paying attention already knows the Dream Syndicate aren't going to make another album that sounds like The Days of Wine and Roses (they haven't since 1982), and it's foolish to expect that. More touring (joined by now official member Cacavas) followed quickly by another album These Times - which refined the sonic landscapes explored on How Did I Find Myself Here? The album was surprisingly fresh (the addition of former Green on Red keyboardist Chris Cacavas provided lush textures previously unknown in their guitar-based music) and more surprising was a vocal cameo from co-founding member, the long-lost chanteuse Kendra Smith. "The kind of comeback you always want your favorite band to make." MOJO We could spend a whole page just talking about the original Dream Syndicate and their debut album The Days of Wine & Roses - but suffice to say that the NME, Melody Maker, Sounds, Rolling Stone, et al - all loved it.ĭecades later, in 2012 they remerged with a slight change in line-up, guitarist Jason Victor joining two original members Steve Wynn (singer/songwriter/guitarist) & drummer Dennis Duck and long-time bassist Mark Walton (a member since 1984) - and after a blaze of touring, they recorded their first album in decades, How Did I Find Myself Here? But before MTV switched to reality shows, The Dream Syndicate of The Days of Wine & Roses were no more. When the Dream Syndicate emerged in the early 80s, frontman Steve Wynn declared that "we're playing music we want to hear because nobody else is doing it" - he added, "I'll comprise on what I eat or where I sleep, but I won't compromise on what music I play."īoth were true, although their template of Velvet Underground meets Crazy Horse may seem commonplace today (and let's not forget, the Syndicate spawned many imitators), their raw twin guitar, bass and drums approach was not common during an era when slick polished MTV bands ruled.
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Set to release their new album this summer 'Ultraviolet Battle Hymns and True Confessions' features singer/songwriter/guitarist Steve Wynn, drummer Dennis Duck, bassist Mark Walton, lead guitarist Jason Victor plus their newest member Chris Cacavas on keyboards (you remember him from the 1980s Los Angeles band Green On Red). "Clever, ambitious, and blessedly noisy." AllMusicįeaturing singer/songwriter/guitarist Steve Wynn, drummer Dennis Duck, bassist Mark Walton, lead guitarist Jason Victor plus their newest member Chris Cacavas on keyboards, plus guest appearances from Stephen McCarthy (of The Long Ryders) and Marcus Tenney's expressive sax and trumpet work.Īfter several reissues of vintage recordings, The Dream Syndicate recently revealed they had signed to indie institution and 'international guardian of wonky psychedelia' (Uncut), Fire Records. The Dream Syndicate have moved well past their early Velvet Underground influences and taken on British glam, German prog, and more. The brand-new album from The Dream Syndicate blends vintage Krautrock, Eno-like ambience, Neu-inspired rhythmic groove and a Californian sun baked sheen into their classic psychedelic, melodic, hue. Very excited to announce our new album 'Ultraviolet Battle Hymns and True Confessions' set for release on 10th June, with new track 'Where I'll Stand' out today.
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