Humus - Malleus Crease. 1996 Mexico

Here is my favorite Humus album. Malleus Crease is, IMHO, one of the best albums from the 1990s. This album is an amazing mixture of psychedelic space rock and Canterbury style melodies. Humus could almost be considered the second generation of prime Sensations' Fix.

Here's some old notes from the 90s: "Right off the bat let me tell ya - this is the most progressive album of the Loch Ness / Humus / Frolic Froth cadre. The fringe of their experimental underground Krautrock sound. There is a strong Canterbury current running through that separates this from the others - organ-flute - hell, even melodies. But, of course, that always FUZZED out guitar keeps this in the familiar barrio. I was floored." I still am.

Ownership: LP: 1997 W-Dabliu. Gatefold and features no less than 3 posters. And one bonus track not on the CD. Acquired mail order from the Record Vault not long after release.

CD: 1996 Smogless. Jewel case.

8/29/97 (UTR magazine #2); 2/3/10 (new entry)