I’ve been awaiting this album since I heard my first Allah-Las song probably back in 2010. I believe it was “Catamaran.” I was hooked by the perfectly laid-back reverb-drenched surf psych. And yes, it’s true, the Allah-Las are a new band. Despite what your ears hear (and your eyes see below), they are not from the ’60s.
KCRW puts it in pretty right-on terms: “Try to conjure up the most quintessential LA sound with a hint of surf, 60s Sunset Strip, downtown city grime, and a trace of Americana desert folk, all mashed together with a healthy dose of wha wha, fuzz and reverb. And then add the pivotal tambourine…and voila!”
After some great 7″ single releases over the last couple years, Innovative Leisure will release the Allah-Las first full-length LP on September 18th. But we have a copy to giveaway to one lucky winner!
So, in the comments below, just give us the name of a ’60s band that you can hear in the Allah-Las sound. I’m going with the Yardbirds.
One winner with a U.S. address will be chosen on Monday, September 17th and will be notified via email.
