Side 1 of Medium sees The Mandrake Memorial taking a step back as they try to define their sound to a finer point. There's more of a downer folk blues sound going on, though its still psych based. There's still plenty of phasing and fuzz guitar here, along with the prevailing electric harpsichord. Side 2 definitely takes the straight jacket off, and the band spreads their wings further into longer compositions and creative instrumentals - peaking on the 6 minute instrumental 'Barnaby Plum'. A mixed album, with a much greater discrepancy - both at the top and from the bottom.
7/4/14
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