skygreen leopards

Disciples Of California

Sublime, psych-rocking bliss from San Franciscan Jewelled Antler associates The Skygreen Leopards, who are on frighteningly good form on this release, making like some '70s canyon scene band with a doped-up country re-envisioning of Christianity, brotherhood and a sense of community, perhaps prompted by the duo of Glenn Donaldson and Donovan Quinn having expanded their recording setup beyond their own, familiar recording environs in favour of something that could accommodate their expanded line-up. The end product references The Byrds, The Band and perhaps even a bit of Charles Manson, depending on how you feel about the screwy, cult-like slant running through some of this ('Jesus Was Californian' indeed). In any case, the songwriting can be truly outstanding, as on the wonderful 'I Remember Sally Orchid' - you'd be hard-pressed to find a more winsome piece of shambling country rock. Highly recommended.