COOL GHOULS
''A SWIRLING FIRE BURNING THROUGH THE RYE''
NOVEMBER 10 2014
44:26
1 And It Grows 04:01
2 The Mile 04:13
3 What a Dream I Had 04:02
4 Orange Light 03:20
5 Insight 07:01
6 Get a Feelin 03:57
7 Across the River 03:22
8 Reelin 03:11
9 New Moon 06:08
10 Sweet Rain 05:06
REVIEW
by Timothy Monger
San Francisco indie rock quartet Cool Ghouls may refute any claims of retroism, but their sound is firmly rooted in mid-'60s rock. Boasting three strong vocalists and uptempo garage-inspired songs that recall both the primitive thump of the Troggs and the artistic sophistication of the Millennium, the group's sophomore LP, A Swirling Fire Burning Through the Rye, is a catchy, compelling, and highly pleasurable set. With its live, spontaneous vibe, jangling 12-string guitars, and occasional psych leanings, the album is peppered with memorable, well-crafted gems like the sprightly "And It Grows" and the majestic, Revolver-ish "What a Dream I Had." The Ghouls' vocal blend frequently resembles the Hollies' sweetly layered stacks, and there's a touch of everyone from the Seeds to the Dave Clark Five in their spirited playing. More than anything, they come across like a looser American version of XTC's alter ego '60s tribute act the Dukes of Stratosphear, and like the Dukes, their bottom line is fun.
BIOGRAPHY
by Timothy Monger (AllMusic)
Although their name is derived from some of George Clinton's Funkadelic stage banter, San Francisco quartet Cool Ghouls have more in common with classic garage and melodic, mid-'60s psychedelia. Former high school friends from a Bay Area suburb, the band consists of guitarists Pat McDonald and Ryan Wong, bassist Pat Thomas, and drummer Alex Fleshman, with McDonald, Wong, and Thomas all sharing lead vocal duties. Mixing the raw, primitive sound of acts like the Troggs and the Monks with the harmonies and sophistication of the Millennium, the group's first release was the six-track Alright Cassette in late 2012. They quickly gained admirers in San Francisco and beyond with local hero Tim Cohen (the Fresh & Onlys) jumping on board to both champion the band and produce their 2013 self-titled full-length. Working quickly, they returned a year later with 2014's A Swirling Fire Burning Through the Rye.
''A SWIRLING FIRE BURNING THROUGH THE RYE''
NOVEMBER 10 2014
44:26
1 And It Grows 04:01
2 The Mile 04:13
3 What a Dream I Had 04:02
4 Orange Light 03:20
5 Insight 07:01
6 Get a Feelin 03:57
7 Across the River 03:22
8 Reelin 03:11
9 New Moon 06:08
10 Sweet Rain 05:06
REVIEW
by Timothy Monger
San Francisco indie rock quartet Cool Ghouls may refute any claims of retroism, but their sound is firmly rooted in mid-'60s rock. Boasting three strong vocalists and uptempo garage-inspired songs that recall both the primitive thump of the Troggs and the artistic sophistication of the Millennium, the group's sophomore LP, A Swirling Fire Burning Through the Rye, is a catchy, compelling, and highly pleasurable set. With its live, spontaneous vibe, jangling 12-string guitars, and occasional psych leanings, the album is peppered with memorable, well-crafted gems like the sprightly "And It Grows" and the majestic, Revolver-ish "What a Dream I Had." The Ghouls' vocal blend frequently resembles the Hollies' sweetly layered stacks, and there's a touch of everyone from the Seeds to the Dave Clark Five in their spirited playing. More than anything, they come across like a looser American version of XTC's alter ego '60s tribute act the Dukes of Stratosphear, and like the Dukes, their bottom line is fun.
BIOGRAPHY
by Timothy Monger (AllMusic)
Although their name is derived from some of George Clinton's Funkadelic stage banter, San Francisco quartet Cool Ghouls have more in common with classic garage and melodic, mid-'60s psychedelia. Former high school friends from a Bay Area suburb, the band consists of guitarists Pat McDonald and Ryan Wong, bassist Pat Thomas, and drummer Alex Fleshman, with McDonald, Wong, and Thomas all sharing lead vocal duties. Mixing the raw, primitive sound of acts like the Troggs and the Monks with the harmonies and sophistication of the Millennium, the group's first release was the six-track Alright Cassette in late 2012. They quickly gained admirers in San Francisco and beyond with local hero Tim Cohen (the Fresh & Onlys) jumping on board to both champion the band and produce their 2013 self-titled full-length. Working quickly, they returned a year later with 2014's A Swirling Fire Burning Through the Rye.
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