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Sounding like a bizarrely sweet and whimsical cross between progressive
rock, psychedelia, and pure pop, Gorky's
Zygotic Mynci were one of the most original and distinctive
bands to emerge from the vital post-Brit-pop Welsh scene of the
mid-'90s. Gorky's music followed unconventional time signatures
and structures, as well as instrumentation (boasting everything
from droning moog synthesizers to slurring trombones and steel guitars)
and melodic patterns.
Furthermore, the band's lyrics were rarely about conventional pop/rock
subjects, and they frequently sang in Welsh, which made their already
odd music sound even more alien to most listeners. Nevertheless,
Gorky's developed a strong cult following in Britian, as well as
America, ranking behind Super Furry Animals
as the most popular band to emerge from the mid-'90s Welsh scene.
Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG
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