''Strange Hexes'' is the second album by
Imaad Wasif
Imaad Wasif (Born October 27, 1977) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose music combines elements of psychedelic folk and rock. Wasif's music has been described as "unbelievably intense with sparkling, raga-influenced guitar and ...
. It was self-released in 2008.
It was recorded with his backing band, Two Part Beast.
Critical reception
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'' wrote that "Wasif explores rich guitar-based psychedelic pop that’s less introspective and slightly heavier than the songs found on his 2005 self-titled debut." ''
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'' called the record "an unabashed rock record, with hints of classic rock, prog and post-punk underscoring Wasif’s euphonious vocal melodies and fascination with the spiritual."
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'' called it "a great collection of psychedelic folk rock that recalls Dylan fronting Black Sabbath with Ravi Shankar producing."
Track listing
# Wanderlusting – 4:53
# Unveiling – 5:38
# Halcyon – 3:32
# Oceanic – 5:17
# Spell – 2:59
# Seventh Sign – 5:18
# The Oracle – 6:36
# Cloudlines – 3:55
# Lesser Banshee – 4:40
# Abyss – 5:12
References
External links
Imaad Wasif – “Oceanic (Acoustic)” Stereogum, 18 December 2007
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2008 albums