matty-boy floyd | near our nation's kapitol | 09/26/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Let's face it, bands of the Eighties (with few exceptions) ruined a whole generation's perception of what music can be. Musical complexity, beauty and spiritual substance were, for the most part, abandoned for fashion sense and emotional emptiness. Clearlight has come to bring us back to the far out days when music was both intelligently written and pleasurably listen-able. This NOLA All-Star instrumental band combines the looseness of Southern jam rock with psychedelic spacey-ness, and solidifies it with heavy Sabbath-style riffs and the funky swamp boogie. This album is a rich stew of good tyme music that is subsequently visceral and contemplative. In a matter of measures, the Mystick Krewe can voyage between a smoky biker bar to the edge of the universe. It's a trip, baby!"
This album represents what real Rock and Roll should be like
astrojazz | Brookhaven, MS United States | 09/28/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This New Orleans band is simply incredible. If you ever get the chance to see them live, jump on it. They totally jam. This will definitely appeal to fans of Captain Beyond, the Allman Brothers, Led Zepplin, and other blues rock bands. These guys take all the aformentioned bands, and cram them with blunt heaviness. Check this one out!!!!"
MYSTICAL JAMATHON
The Electroacoustic Metallurgist | USA | 01/24/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"NO LYRICS... just six assorted super-tasty jams. Grab your favorite bong (just kidding) kick back and enjoy the flavor. But seriously, this is a great CD of extended heavy jams, with great drumming and great guitar work. There are also a bit of keyboards on this CD, which typically I do not care for in the least, but the keyboards are never put in the forefront, and given the fact there are no lyrics the keyboards do complement the compositions nicely. If you like jam bands, have the needed attention span, and don't mind bobbing your head for about fifty minutes, you will almost certainly enjoy this CD. I highly recommend it.
Clear Light is the primal essence in its pristine state.
It permeates all Creation. It is the very nature of the
Creator and that which the Creator uses to bring
everything into existence out of Himself.
From - The Mysteries of Clear Light, Vol. 1
"
One Of The Best Blues Rock Albums Out There
Duderino_1 | Kalifornia | 11/08/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first purchased this album because I am such a big fan of Eyehategod, whose guitarist Jimmy Bower and drummer Joe LaCaze both play in this band. This isn't the negative sludge of Eyehategod, rather it is the sound of 5 guys playing some of the best blues rock that I have ever heard. The fact that there is no vocals might upset some people but I guarantee you that once the albums opening track "Swamp Jam" kicks into full gear you will forget all about vocals and immediately be sucked in to the psychedelic, euphoric bliss that is Clearlight."
Best prog contemporary music
Paul | Athens GREECE | 03/24/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"it was astonishing! at firts i thought i listened to something in between 60's and 70's prog rock. it was to me a mix of Pink Floyd and Hawkwind played at a more heavy mood.i wish this effort to continue"