Crack Cloud - Red MileCrack Cloud has always been something beyond a rock band: both profound and grand, vaporous and elusive. The first iteration of Crack Cloud was formed nearly a decade ago as a proxy rehab outlet on the fringes of Calgary. Over time, two EPs and accompanying visual pieces were produced out of the residence known as Red Mile. By 2017, several members had relocated to Vancouver, working out of harm reduction centers and low barrier shelters. Sobriety,

It is in fact this that gives the AfroMagic compilation that special quality and uniqueness – because the music presented here was created without any restrictions or influence of capitalism

iconic sleeve art by the late visionary designer Vaughan Oliver has been gloriously reimagined by his long-time design partner Chris Bigg

The album’s cover art - a sparkling array of multicolored gems scattered across a neutral canvas - was painted during lockdown by Dempsey

Classic Can from 1970 with tracks drawn from various film jobs

electronic pop music that charts a way out the post-global

Kelela and Ade sing the lead parts

yearning with a superhuman heart for a love to come and stay

run by author Richard King and James Webster

The album was delayed further and in fact became their 12th and final official album release on 8th May 1970 following additional production by American producer Phil Spector

about violence and its portrayal as John Darnielle

or avant-garde opera on any given night

'The perfect early summer soundtrack for fans of grown-up feelgood pop"       5 STARS - SHINDIG