Curt Boettcher - Misty Miracle (2018) (cassette)

My previous post discussed baroque pop and one of the American masters of that sound is Curt Boettcher. This cassette (via Burger) is a reissue of a CD that was originally released in 2000. This recording is made up solo LP sessions, outtakes, demos, and adverts between 1967-1969.  The music is beautiful and very melodic. For example, listen to Misty Mirage or Baby It's Real. Note - I have included the definitive version of Baby It's Real but the demo is as good. That is just on the first side! The rest of the album has a similar feel and quality is high on the remainder of this album. More 60s goodness!

Pete Dello and Friends - Into Your Ears (1971) (cassette)

Don't know much about Pete Dello aside from the fact that he was in a band called Honeybus. I have always heard of Honeybus, and I may have heard a few songs here and there, but I do not own any of their releases. Well, if this LP is even remotely similar to Honeybus, then I need to get their records because this album is really good. This cassette version (via Burger Records) is a reissue of an album that came out in 1971. How to describe the music? The music is really melodic late-60s era baroque pop that is really pleasing to the ear. What is baroque pop? Well, (as I described in a previous post) it is sound that can be described as the merger of psychedelic music and lush orchestral arrangements that includes flutes, oboes, harpsichords, recorders, and french horns. Think of Sgt Pepper by The Beatles and Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys. I think if you are a fan of melodic pop, you will enjoy this a lot.

Various Artists - Come Join My Orchestra: The British Baroque Pop Sound 1967-73 (2018)

What is Baroque Pop? Well, it is sound that can be described as the merger of psychedelic music and lush orchestral arrangements that includes flutes, oboes, harpsichords, recorders, and french horns. Think of Sgt Pepper by The Beatles and Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys. This 3 CD clam box compilation of British baroque pop is another gem from the Grapefruit label. There are more than a few standouts like Harmony Grass' Mrs Richie. Bands like The Move, The Zombies, and Honeybus are represented but fortunately the large majority of the songs on this compilation are new to me( and probably to you as well). This fact makes getting this set and listening to it a fun adventure. Check out John George's Goodbye for another sample of the baroque sound.