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BABY SUE, March 1996
This independently-produced six-song cassette reminds me very much
of late seventies/early-eighties clever pop produced by bands like
10CC. Dan definitely has an affinity for mind-altering substances
as reflected in the tunes "Positive and Negative Aspects of
Brain Cell Loss" and "Gimme the Girl With the Sinsemilla
Eyes". Combining excellent melodies with way-above-average
home taping techniques, Mr. Susnara comes up with some really cool
tunes that are well-executed and intriguing.
IMPROVIJAZZATION NATION, issue #
23
Dan Susnara: IDYLLIC - This tape is, withOUT question, the BEST
work I've ever heard Dan do... & I've heard a LOT of his work!
You may remember that he & I collaborated during the summer/fall
season on "Slight Departures". IDYLLIC takes the recording
techniques he used on "Slight" about 20 steps further.
There are no "weak spots" ANYwhere on this tape! Constantly
moving, changing directions, puts me in mind of some of th' "trips"
I took during the late '60's & early '70's; music from another
age, tastefully integrated to merge with the 21st century. Don't
take that in the wrong light, however, this is not "muddle-addle"
stuph! Clearly framed tunes, with counterpoint angles to keep you
"in the fray". The ballad-oriented toonz literally SHINE
this time 'round! I'm not entirely sure why this one seems so much
like a totally "new direction" - but, mine is not to examine
- only to LISTEN! This is as close to psychedelic as th' '90's is
bound to GET! As you can tell, I'm excited about this one; it's
gets the PICK of this issue for "best home-taped psychedelia"!
It's MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, & if you enJOY original music,
you'll HAVE to get this one!—Rotcod Zzaj
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