Name: Once and Future Band
Brand: Once And Future Band

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CF083

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-01-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Forte

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

814867022873

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

CF083CD

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814867022880

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Once And Future Band

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Castle Face

Welcome to Castle Face, a California-based music label founded by John Dwyer of Thee Oh Sees, Matt Jones, and Brian Lee Hughes. With an impressive roster of talented artists and performers, Castle Face is known for its unique blend of genres and commitment to delivering exceptional music to fans worldwide.

Since its inception, Castle Face has been at the forefront of the independent music scene, consistently releasing groundbreaking albums that push boundaries and defy expectations. From garage rock to psychedelic pop, our diverse catalog offers something for every discerning listener.

With a reputation for nurturing emerging talent and supporting established acts alike, Castle Face remains dedicated to providing a platform for artists to express their creativity freely. Our passion for music drives us to curate a collection that reflects the spirit of innovation and authenticity that defines our label.

Once And Future Band is an artist known for their unique blend of psychedelic rock and progressive pop. Their music is characterized by intricate melodies, lush harmonies, and captivating lyrics. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres and artists such as Drakkar Nowhere, Dungen, and Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band, Once And Future Band has created a sound that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

With their mesmerizing live performances and critically acclaimed albums, Once And Future Band has gained a dedicated following worldwide. Led by the talented *performer* who showcases his impressive songwriting skills and versatile vocals, the band creates immersive sonic landscapes that transport listeners to another dimension.

Whether you're a fan of psychedelic rock or simply appreciate innovative music that pushes boundaries, Once And Future Band's discography is sure to captivate you. With influences ranging from John Dwyer to Wand, their music transcends traditional genre labels while still maintaining its own distinct identity. Don't miss out on experiencing the enchanting sounds of Once And Future Band - they are truly in a league of their own.

In the vapor trail of How Does It Make You Feel, the first track on this self-titled full length, one can smell the burnt ozone of a seventies-full-orchestra-nebula-pop-odyssey, the flakes floating down and landing like snow, giving grave-chills … the ash of a masterpiece pop song. Once And Future Band: this incredibly accomplished cabal of total prog wizards has circled the earth, but then, these are the accomplished gentlemen of many former pursuits (the formidable Drunk Horse among them) and all of them comets themselves. The very mid-’70s vibe at work here surpasses pastiche, and crests that lovely anachronistic conceptual peak: a fully realized and meticulously arranged psych record, meant to be listened to from top to bottom, with the lights down low and in a comfy chair perhaps, or while gazing out the window of your life pod. The Dark Side of the Moon feel, with shades of early Yes’s technicality, a dash of Steely Dan’s vocal prowess and effortless sheen, and some seriously outsized hooks that call to mind the mighty ELO, Le Orme and, yes, even the unsinkable Queen powered on Brian May’s tape echo jet fuel and sequined power cells. This is a head record in the classic sense but utter fealty to The Dark One insures both being trapped and infected by the pop-parasite. That it is largely self-produced (with tracking / engineering on three of the songs by Phil Manley at El Studio) makes it all the more jaw dropping. Making prog cool again, again, and then slightly more complicatedly, again.

Once and Future Band

Music GB