Smell of Incense
The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band
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She stood as still as the shadows of stone She stood on the edge of my mind I tried to push her away I shut and locked the door Her eyes grew large and asking And the smell of incense filled her room She stood in the ever present fullness Of expectation What happened to her childhood dreams? The sidewalk smothers us Tomorrow And the smell of incense filled her room She stood as still as the shadows of stone She stood on the edge of my mind I tried to push her away I shut and locked the door Her eyes grew large and asking And the smell of incense filled her room And the smell of incense filled her room And the smell of incense filled her room And the smell of incense filled her room And the smell of incense filled her room And the smell of incense filled her room And the smell of incense filled her room And the smell of incense filled her room And the smell of incense filled her room And the smell of incense filled her room And the smell of incense
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Written by: Robert Markley, Ronald Bruce Morgan
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12 facts about this song
Band InformationThe West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band was a psychedelic rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1965. Their eccentric style made them different from the typical LA band of the time.
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Song Facts"Smell of Incense" is their most famous song, released in 1969. It is from their fourth album, 'Where's My Daddy?'
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Song MessageThe song is known for its dreamy, slow-paced psychedelic sound and lyrics that seem to speak about a spiritual or transcendent experience, as suggested by the smell of incense.
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PopularityAlthough the band didn’t achieve commercial success during its time, "Smell of Incense" has gained cult status over the years. It is often cited as an example of authentic West Coast psych music of the era.
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Unique SoundThe band's music is known for interesting experiments in sound and composition. "Smell of Incense" features a combination of rocking guitars, mystic lyrics, and atmospheric effects, reflecting the psychedelic music trend of the 1960s.
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OriginalityContrary to some opinions, the band did not cover popular songs of the time but created original music which was unusual for garage bands of their era.
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InfluenceDespite the lack of commercial success, the band did have a certain influence on future bands, with "Smell of Incense" serving as an example for future psychedelic rock compositions.
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Relevance TodayTheir song "Smell of Incense" is still relevant today, as it is a mainstay on many compilation albums covering late 60’s psychedelic rock.
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Re-ReleaseIn 2001, all of the band's albums were re-released, with the inclusion of "Smell of Incense," allowing a whole new generation to discover their unique sound.
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Representation of an EraThe song "Smell of Incense" by The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band provides a snapshot into the sound and style of the psychedelic music era in the late 1960s.
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Sampled MusicThe song has been sampled by other artists over the years, showing its enduring influence in the music world.
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Critical AppreciationCritics often praise the song for its haunting melodies, evocative lyrics, and production qualities that were ahead of their time.
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