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Torch of the Mystics

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Released
  
1990 (1990)

Length
  
37:48

Release date
  
1990

Label
  
Majora

Recorded
  
July 1988 (1988-07)

Artist
  
Sun City Girls

Producer
  
Sun City Girls

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Torch of the Mystics (1990)
  
Dawn of the Devi (1991)

Genres
  
Experimental rock, Psychedelic rock

Similar
  
Sun City Girls albums, Psychedelic rock albums

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Torch of the Mystics is the fourth studio album by American experimental rock band Sun City Girls. The 1990 LP cover released on Majora differs from the 1993 CD reissue by Tupelo.

Contents

Release and reception

Torch of the Mystics was originally issued by Majora Records solely on vinyl format in 1990. However, due to its compressed and tinny sounding production, the album was remastered and re-released by Tupelo Records in 1993.

Since its release, the album has received critical acclaim from websites such as Allmusic, Pitchfork, and Sputnikmusic.

  • The song "Lariat" by Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks mentions the album.

    • Personnel

    Adapted from the Torch of the Mystics liner notes.

    Sun City Girls
  • Alan Bishop – bass guitar, vocals
  • Richard Bishop – guitar, vocals
  • Charles Gocher – drums, percussion, vocals

    • Songs

    1Blue Mambo3:10
    2Tarmac4:28
    3Esoterica of Abyssynia3:15

    References

    Torch of the Mystics Wikipedia
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