From the Record Crate: Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci – “Barafundle” (1997)

The 1990s alternative rock boom resulted in numerous artists being signed to major labels that would have never had a shot at mainstream attention previously. One such band was Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, a Welsh psychedelic folk collective whose members were…

From the Record Crate: Blur – “Parklife” (1994)

A cultural touchstone of the mid ’90s Britpop movement, Blur’s third album Parklife defined their career and is considered to be their magnum opus. The band became superstars with the album, and maintained a level of critical acclaim with their…