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Obscured By Clouds -
Psycheclectic
This new pending release already has local radio support and has hit the ground running with
airtime on KNRK 94.7 and KUFO 101.1 both in Portland, Oregon where this band began. The CD is
awaiting cue humbly placed in KEXP Seattle’s library. How about something completely different?
This is an unassuming progressive concept album by today’s standard, and why not? It is a
refreshing indulgence after all. This new CD is a great example of what freeform, selfless, and
independent music can be accomplished with a very modest budget, delivered with solid
production, and within a truly independent format. Independent music is where all the potential is,
and this album is a great example of what is possible beyond all the limitations music faces today.
The live band currently features William Weikart on vocals, guitars, and synthesizers, and is fleshed
out by Kevin Cozad (piano, synthesizers, vocals), Reinhardt Melz (drums), Ian Wengs (bass), and
Matthew Bradley (guitars). Their live performances create a unique blend of resonance and
transcendence from their debut full-length CD, “Psycheclectic”.
“An ambitious prog-rock album where surface-sutured layers of trippy textures and trances melt
into ominous simmering swatches of deep-seated psychotronic sensations before slowly coalescing
together again." Jeffrey Morgan Creem Magazine September, 2008
“There is so much going on within this album that it takes many plays to fully explore the multi
layers and sometimes disguised dimensions it contains. The production…is first class. …Both
psychedelic and eclectic drawing from not only Floyd influences but releasing those energies and
letting them go on their own journey…not only rewarding but is also fascinating and compelling. It
is a brave move… Jeff Perkins Blog Critics Magazine Published August 25, 2008.
“…The album takes great inspiration from Pink Floyd, but really stands with its own persona.
…Obscured By Clouds takes what they heard and learned from Pink Floyd and adapted it to their
own play. And the thing is, these kids rock. …Different songs (would) be described as everything
from classic rock to feedback experimentation to folk to perhaps even Celtic in its epic descriptions
of landscape and emotional impact. "Zoë Zolofft" works as an homage to Syd Barrett in a "song
about a girl, a sitar, and modern pharmakinetics"… "Love's Love" calls up images of love personified
"with a Floydishly acoustic accompaniment." Jeff Provine Blog Critics Magazine Published July 27,
2008.
“Dark, ambitious, brooding and atmospheric, it’s a bold and unique statement from a band
that’s gotten the stamp of approval from Pink Floyd mastermind David Gilmour himself. The record
is attention-grabbing from start to conceptual finish. You can bet money the record release show
will be a brilliant affair.” Barbara Mitchell The Portland Tribune Aug 21, 2008.
Track Listing:
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Soft Cheeked & Worried
Zoë Zolofft
Cast Close the Gate
Love’s Love
Faiths’ Soul
Consider this a Message
Hot Little Box
The Drip Feed
“Obscured By Clouds newest CD “Psycheclectic" features dreamy meditative songs and harder
rockin' tunes, and has already received airplay on such stations as KNRK and KUFO. The album
veers from dreamy meditations to hard rockers, and is sure to please fans of progressive rock as
well as orchestrated psychedelia.” Rob Cullivan, The Outlook August 19, 2008.
www.obscuredbyclouds.net
“…Psycheclectic, (a) 21st-century interpretation of the music of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Obscured By
Clouds certainly has a better grasp of their instruments and how to play them than most pop-rock
groups on the market. Psycheclectic is an album that will only be appreciated by those who already
love the music of Geddy, Neil, Alex, David, and Roger and the deep catalogs of both those
transcendent groups.” Music In My Ears August 20, 2008.
Burnside Distribution Corp.
6635 N. Baltimore Ave #285
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 231-0876
Fax: (503) 231-0420
Obscured By Clouds steps out from behind all veils, preconceptions, or limitations here. This
new music is a very eclectic amalgam holding potential for an introspective journey waiting for
discovery. The entire album has an intriguingly measured intensity throughout. Each song yields to
the subconscious undertow of lyricism and wafting effects as “The Drip Feed” theme trails
throughout each segue, within the very psychedelic cross-faded cinematic imagery of each new
song. Come and check out this mysterious connection that awaits, and entrust yourself and your
ears to the humble Pyscheclectic Records legacy requiring an above average attention span.
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Key Points:
• Radio Play: KNRK 94/7 Alt Portland, KUFO 101.1 Classic Portland, KEXP (Seattle) In Library
Awaiting A Spin, College, and Specialty Radio.
• National Press Mailing Of 500 CDs, Local Support, New World Order Bloggers, And More.
• First Show: The Aladdin Theater August 22nd, 2008. Constant Touring Throughout 2008
And 2009, West Coast First -- East Coast Next.
• In-Store Performances / P.O.P. Available For In-Stores On Tour Route. Music Millennium
In-Store Portland, Oregon August 21st, 2008.
Release Date
Format
Wholesale Price CD
Catalog Number
Suggested List
File Under:
1/20/09
CD
$5.00
PE 002-01
$8.99
Rock/Prog/Psych
UPC # 6-63445-14492-2
Label Contact By: Psycheclectic Records - PO Box 8133 Portland, Oregon 97207
[email protected]
(503) 935-7457 Band: www.obscuredbyclouds.net
PSYCHECLECTIC RECORDS • WWW.PSYCHECLECTIC.COM • [email protected]