i’m currently going track by track through a mix i recently did for a website called research and development - find out more here.

10. made in sweden - little cloud

another great find from hip blog undomondo (straight outta turkey)…

Made In Sweden were probably the first exponents of progressive rock in Sweden, showcasing the jazzy guitar style of Georg Wadenius (sometimes reminiscent of Alvin Lee in his jazzier moments, although the actual influence was Wes Montgomery). The first album has several nice instrumentals, including an excellent, relaxed interpretation of Lennon & McCartney’s “A Day In The Life”. — from alexgitlin.com

this track comes from made in sweden’s second album “snakes in a hole” from 1969. believe me when i say that i am far from an expert on prog, kraut rock, psychedelic music, 60s music or the 60s in general - but this track has a great sound.

here are a few other things i’ve wandered across on this old internet, that were released in 1969:

MP3: Bergen White - Let Me Stay With You Awhile

MP3: The Free Pop Electronic Concept - Planetary Gospel
this track comes from an album called “a new exciting experience” - awesome! keen followers of faux pas will recognise elements of this track. i downloaded it somewhere on the net, good luck finding it now (start at google, thats a hot tip). or else look for it on vinyl - apparently it sells for US$110. “EXTREMELY RARE ITEM, JESS & JAMES BUT TOTALLY SPACE JAZZ GROOVE PSYCH DRONE WITH ALL INGREDIENTS, MOOG, MELLOTRON, PIANO, FX AROUND THE RECORD, GROOVE DRUMS, HOT PERCUSSION, WHA-WHA GUITAR EXCURSIONS, FUNKY BASS, LONG TRACKS PLENTY OF PSYCHEDELIC SOUNDS FOR DANCEFLOOR. ¡¡¡DJ’S ALERT!!! STEREOLAB HAVE THIS RECORD 100% SURE……”

MP3: Wilson Simonal - Meia Volta
a classic slice of brazilian tropical cheese, parts of this track might also be familiar to anyone who has had more than a cursory listen to my album. i’m lettin it all hang out