SMELL OF INCENSE are a Norwegian psych band with roots in the mid eighties and a long, sordid history that includes connections to such hardcore and obscure Scandinavian D.I.Y. acts as THE NEW INCREDIBLE HEADCLEANERS, FAMLENDE FORSØK, YM-STAMMEN, and DØVE MUNKER. Smell have existed as a fluid and sporadic lineup for years, issuing just three studio albums along a handful of singles and collaborations in since 1986.

The band's debut album, the now out-of-print 'All Mimsy Were the Borogoves' consisted mostly of a number of little-known as well as irreverent covers, while their later releases focused more on original material blending pop, folk, trip-hop and heavy psych for a unique sound reflecting both the psychedelic traditional and experimentation present in much of modern Scandinavian progressive music.

Smell's albums were all limited-release issues, and most are difficult or impossible to find today except from the occasional on-line reseller. The band deserves a place in ProgArchives for their unique and interesting history, not to mention for their highly creative and experimental psych-folk sound.

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Band from Arendal, Norway. Will appeal to both fans of early 70ies psychedelia and space rock/folk afficionados. Could be filed between Woronzow, Petals, Jefferson Airplane.

THE SMELL OF INCENSE - A Curious Miscellany

These miraculous psych-progsters hail from Arendal, Norway. TSOI weave a rich and colourful musical tapestry incorporating influences by Canterbury Scene, British folk rock of the 60ies & 70ies, US acid/West Coast rock and the "Beautiful Balloon" sounds of 60ies California. They embellish their sound with viola, sitar, mellotron.

This compilation, covering the time between 1992 and 2007, contains songs from early singles, compilations, demos, alternative mixes & a previously unreleased prog rock track from the sessions for their 3rd album "Of Ullages and Dottles". Includes cover versions of United States of America, 50 Foot Hose, Peanut Butter Conspiracy, Incredible String Band, West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band, Folque, Merrell Fankhauser, and more.

Lovely artwork by Gunhilde Langerud (who also did the cover of the other TSOI albums) and Bumble B.

CD13.50 €

CD13.50 €

LP15.00 €

SMELL OF INCENSE - Coming down / Why did I get so high / If not this time

Second 7" release of this folk/psych band from Norway on SG. Following their album "All mimsy were the borogoves" on Colours, Norway, here are three new songs - all cover versions of late sixties psychedelic American art pop (United States of America, 50 Foot Hose and Peanut Butter Conspiracy). Artwork by Bumble B.

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SMELL OF INCENSE - Of Ullages and Dottles

Miraculous band from Norway returns with an excellent progressive and psychedelic rock album. On their 3rd full length TSOI pass from floral fairyland to the dark side of the moon, encountering an enchanted world of beauty, mystery and strange dreams. Of Ullages and Dottles contains 8 original compositions, featuring lyrics by fantasy/romantic authors (Blake, Longfellow, Mary Cicely Barker, Mervyn Peake, George McDonald etc.). TSOI weave their rich and colourful musical tapestry incorporating influences by Canterbury Scene, Sgt. Pepper era Beatles, British folk rock of the 60ies & 70ies, US acid/West Coast rock and the "Beautiful Balloon" sounds of 60ies California. Stunning artwork by Gunhilde Langerud (who also did the cover of the first two TSOI albums) and Bumble B.

CD14.00 €

SMELL OF INCENSE - Of Ullages and Dottles

Miraculous band from Norway returns with an excellent progressive and psychedelic rock album. On their 3rd full length TSOI pass from floral fairyland to the dark side of the moon, encountering an enchanted world of beauty, mystery and strange dreams. Of Ullages and Dottles contains 8 original compositions, featuring lyrics by fantasy/romantic authors (Blake, Longfellow, Mary Cicely Barker, Mervyn Peake, George McDonald etc.). TSOI weave their rich and colourful musical tapestry incorporating influences by Canterbury Scene, Sgt. Pepper era Beatles, British folk rock of the 60ies & 70ies, US acid/West Coast rock and the "Beautiful Balloon" sounds of 60ies California. Stunning artwork by Gunhilde Langerud (who also did the cover of the first two TSOI albums) and Bumble B. First edition of the LP is limited to 1000 copies and comes in gatefold sleeve with 12-page booklet.

LP16.50 €

SMELL OF INCENSE - Smell of Incense / A visit with Ashiya (Dis-Cover Vol. 4)

"Smell of incense" first released on the 2nd album of the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band in '67. "A visit with Ashiya" originally recorded by Merrell Fankhauser's band HMS Bounty in '68. Quote Merrell Fankhauser: "...it blew my mind".

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SMELL OF INCENSE - Through the Gates of Deeper Slumber

Three years after their debut album All Mimsy Were the Borogoves (on Colours, Norway) here is the 2nd full length from our favourite outfit from the southern coast of Norway. They shifted their musical direction forward to structures in the vein of early 70's progressive mellotronic space rock, while still keeping their traditional psychedelic influences. On side 1 TSOI take us into a floral fairyland: a 25-min. long conceptual suite in 5 parts, where the music ranges from meditative raga rock bliss with sitar to percussive trance rock elements to a meadow symphony and electronics in both starring and supporting role. Side 2: brilliant and breathtaking, richly instrumented and melodic spacy rock tracks tinged with influences of 60's Beautiful Balloon and the Canterbury Scene, superb vocal harmonies and a progressive/folk feel throughout. All lyrics by fantasy/romantic authors (Lord Dunsany, Mary Cicely Barker, Michael Moorcock etc.). Beautiful artwork by Gunnhilde Langerud (who also did the cover of All Mimsy) and Bumble B.