Humphrey - Humphrey (2020)

Is a South African band who released their only album in 1971. Although the Anglo-American folk, pop, rock, and psych influences on Humphrey are undeniable, something about these influences finding a voice at such a particular time and in such a particular place makes this album truly unique. The record seems almost polarised in nature, the saccharine melodies of the harmonized vocals and the band’s pop sensibilities are kept from becoming throwaway bubblegum tunes by the songs unexpected psych elements, chord changes, and arrangements that bring a touch of darkness and mysticism — like a dangerous current running beneath the waters of a gently flowing stream.

Tracklist:
1 01. Humphrey - Nowhere World (03:48)
1 02. Humphrey - Season’s Change (02:38)
1 03. Humphrey - Silence of Love (01:41)
1 04. Humphrey - Down Down (02:40)
1 05. Humphrey - Time to Change (02:39)
1 06. Humphrey - Make Sure You’re Sure (02:57)
1 07. Humphrey - In the Morning (03:03)
1 08. Humphrey - Shine Your Light (02:50)
1 09. Humphrey - Skies Turn to Grey (02:39)
1 10. Humphrey - Follow Follow (02:27)
1 11. Humphrey - Planet 43 (02:47)
1 12. Humphrey - San Michelle (03:04)
1 13. Humphrey - Southern Bound Line (03:36)
1 14. Humphrey - Music (03:16)