Cambeck was Claudio Cambedda of The White Paper, who had been an Italian Beatles Tribute Band who turned to writing their own songs. After 2 EPs and 2 albums, the band split and Cambeck went solo. The White Paper's two albums have been recently remastered on the excellent Gare Du Nord label.
But we concentrate on the third of Gare Du Nord's releases which is a compilation of Dambeck's solo work in which he explores his influences beyond the Liverpool lads. This of course enters into prime territory and fascination with all things Psych Pop.
And Psychoboy Transition races from the stalls with the opener, The Other Side Of Mars which is all 1967 UFO Club Toytown wonderment. I Got A Sunshine again feels of the period, but also gives big hints of the second half of the 80s Indie Scene that discovered the genre.It is even a little Bowie-esque at times.
All The Roads To Himalaya is more traditional 60s Beat Psych Pop, a little White Album maybe. Shocked Clone edges a little towards Pop Rock, but at times it is delivered Torch song like vocally. Yet I Can't Play Anymore starts all Liverpool Express and then ventures into splendid Prog.
Algorithm is more like a soundscape. All chilled out and melancholic moodiness. But it is the Psych that stands out most. Where's The Trombone / 40 Tailcoats is a magnificent example of Psych that adds Prog Brass and Space Rock at will. It is truly superb.
But the stand out is Claps And Stamps. Whereas the latter is intentionally chaotic, this is one of the finest examples of Toytown that you are likely to hear and underlines how addictive and Pop led that genre can be. This collection is awe inspiring in its inventiveness.
You can listen to and buy the album here.
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Thanks a lot. Clay
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