Surya's Smile II, by Kingdom of the Holy Sun

Surya's Smile II

by Kingdom of the Holy Sun

supported by

lovepsy cinematic sounds, medative sounds, the ghost of jim and the doors sound much alive in this band's music. highly recomended to the neo psychedelia and old school psychedelia fans. Favorite track: Blinded Idol.

	/

Streaming + Download

Purchasable with gift card
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
Comes in a lovely gatefold card case,

Includes unlimited streaming of Surya's Smile II via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 2 days

$10 USD

1.	Swarga 03:03
2.	Dead Monks 03:25		buy track
3.	She's set free 04:12		download
4.	Hey Baby 02:49		buy track
5.	Cult Of The Death Goddess 04:08		download
6.	A Prayer 04:01		buy track
7.	Blinded Idol 02:37		buy track
8.	The Dulldrones of the MK Ultrasonic Guitar 02:20		buy track
9.	Over, under, down and out 02:55		buy track
10.	Yama 06:25	lyrics	buy track
Her god is dead His tears will be shed His deeds sacred red As we look ahead His glory still unread His gospel we have spread Her god is dead The wives he wed Our faith we’ve shed Written in red New gods in her head Her god is Dead Dead Mad men in her head His shadow looms ahead His bread we were fed His body in our bed Her gospel we have read Her word we will spread We will spread We will spread

about

lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/12/20/strange-psych-brew-featuring-hypatia-lake-scriptures-and-more

Newer Seattle group Kingdom of the Holy Sun just dropped their Surya's Smile II album, which reins in their more sprawling tendencies for a tighter, slightly sunnier take on psychedelia while still maintaining a serpentine grandeur. And, yes, vocalist Guido Anselmi sounds like Jim Morrison; get over (or under) it.

credits

released December 10, 2013

Guido Anselmi - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Farfisa, Vox Jaguar, Percussion, Drums (Yama).

Additional vocals - Ambrosia Bartosek.
Viola and Flue on Yama - Natalie Bagrij, Nameless (UA, Ternopil).
Drums on all track except Yama - Russell Ayres.

All songs written by Guido Anselmi.
Produced by Guido Anselmi.

Recorded @
The Map Room Recording Studio, Portland, OR

Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer - Russell Ayres.
Mastered by Mike Cormier.

license

some rights reserved

about

Kingdom of the Holy Sun Seattle, Washington

Cascadian Psychedelia

contact / help

Contact Kingdom of the Holy Sun

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this album or account

If you like Kingdom of the Holy Sun, you may also like:

The Shiver of the Flavor Crystals
by Flavor Crystals

supported by 7 fans who also own “Surya's Smile II”

having partially grown up in St. Paul, I still have a thing for the sound of the Twin Cities. dag_nabbhett
go to album
Blue Smoke Orange Sky
by Bad Liquor Pond

supported by 7 fans who also own “Surya's Smile II”

this record has become a favorite. plenty of variety throughout the tracks, with just the right touch of accessibility. love it. Three Ships District
go to album
11:11
by The Kundalini Genie

supported by 7 fans who also own “Surya's Smile II”

Psychedelic Rock reminiscent of early Catherine Wheel and Ride - not a bad thing. Quality musicianship and great use of spoken word sample on You Had It All - possibly Terence McKenna? Update - sample is Alan Watts - thanks to the Angry Arab for putting me right! RIYL Superfjord, Sundial circa 'Other Way Out' and the above. The Socialist Birder
go to album
Dumbo Gets Mad - Thank You Neil
by Bad Panda

Until this Italian duo stepped forth, there really weren't enough odes to Mr. deGrasse Tyson that sounded so funky. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 9, 2015
go to album
Dumbo Gets Mad - Quantum Leap
by Bad Panda

featured on Bandcamp Radio Feb 10, 2015
go to album
Glassplanet
by Glassmanet

Gorgeous psych pop as big and sprawling as a clear summer sky, with vocal melodies that swoop and dive. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 13, 2022
go to album
Stars Reach The Abyss
by New Candys

supported by 7 fans who also own “Surya's Smile II”

Very strong debut album (and one of their best) by this fantastic band from Italy. Picking a favourite track was very hard. Papa Jay (Radio Smorgasbord)
go to album