Oriental Sunshine

Dedicated to the Bird We Oriental Sunshine

''Outstandingly performed and instantly likeable, this is one of the mellowest records you're ever likely to hear''. -Mojo. A sitar-kissed cruise through the gentler side of psychedelia, this flawless gem combines beautiful melodies, thoughtful lyrics and immaculate instrumentation to hypnotic effect. Originally released only in Norway, where it sold in minute numbers in 1970, this is its first official reissue and comes complete with a 12-page, full-color booklet incorporating rare photographs and detailed liner notes by the band's leaders, Nina Johansen and Rune Walle. Soaring female vocals, gently lifting psych, light as a feather. 1970 was ground zero for the genesis of underground folk and this album stands up with the absolute best of that year (which included legendary albums from Mellow Candle, Trees, Linda Perhacs, Emtidi, Forever, Siloah, Agincourt, Incredible String Band, Vashti Bunyan and many more). Sunbeam. 2006.