The 2022 release of Claudia’s Ethereal Weaver brought the work of Bay Area DIY musician (and Paisley Shirt Records boss) Kevin Linn to a wider audience via its release on the Madrid based label Meritorio Records. Two years on, its follow up Ten Brocades enlists the help of fellow San Francisco based friends/musicians Karina Gill (Cindy/Flowertown) and Michael Ramos (Tony Jay/Flowertown) to help bolster Linn’s pop chops and bring forth some of Sad Eyed Beatniks strongest tunes to date.
Placing its focus on stolen moments in time and friendships/relationships both past and present, Ten Brocades’ vivid and varied songs weave their magic with wild style and giddy abandon. Passing Melody is my personal favourite, its gloriously persistent riff framing some trademark spiralling Linn soloing coupled with an infectiously cool vocal. In truth however, every moment here is a highlight, with each spin revealing new treasures awaiting discovery. Out now via Meritorio Records on Vinyl/Digital, Ten Brocades is an undoubted DIY psych pop triumph. Order here.
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