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The Orange Kyte’s third release, Carousel, is an album to turn up loud and let it transport you to the psych scene of the early ‘80s.

The album has a high level of energy and is powered along by the drums of Dave Mulvaney. It always retains a strong sense of melody. There is a surprising variety in the material, and certainly each song has its own distinctive feel. The songwriting is at its best with “Distractions” or “C.O.P.” and there is more than a touch of The Beatles’ Revolver here.

It’s good to see the group emerging strongly from a small label. They have joined the return to vinyl – arguably the way to listen to music – and are doing a lot for the psych scene.

It might not change the world, but it should break the band free of its local support base to reach a much wider audience. Embrace The Orange Kyte and be ready to be surprised.



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