The Fading Yellow Volume 14 was in the works for quite some time, and has finally made it’s official release last month. If your familiar with Jörgen Johansson’s Fading Yellow Series, then you know what sounds your are in for. The series tends to lean towards the soft harmony laden tunes of yesteryear & the obscure whimsical pop tunes of the mid 60’s to early 70’s. A majority of 60’s compilations that are made available today, and in the past, seem to combine a roster of already widely made available songs on their track listings. The Fading Yellow brand contain songs that are more sought out, and more collector oriented, yet pleasing for a listen if your ears are leaning towards something with a less aggressive 60’s psychedelic rock sound.

Volume 14 focus’s on the Spanish popsike sounds of Spain between the years 1967-1973. You’re still getting the same sound of previous volumes, but just with songs sung in another tongue. I am familiar with most of the artists on this collection, but having them played together blends beautifully, and the track selections from each artist could not have been any better. There are a few selections in English, but the majority are in Spanish. If you don’t speak the language, that shouldn’t stop you from picking up this limited release. The music and harmonies are to be heard and felt universally. Before you know it you’ll be humming a chorus, which will then lead to you singing in full blown Spanish.

This volume is available with a limited pressing of 500 copies. It is a little pricey at just under $30 US dollars, but these Fading Yellow compilations are seldom on being released, and especially on vinyl. If you’re more of a CD listener, you can also pick up the limited CD version of Fading Yellow Volume 14, with 3 extra bonus tracks not available on the LP. I’m already looking forward to Volume 15!

Sir Psych

Side A
1.Los Iberos: Fantastic girl
2.Los Mustang: Suspira la niña
3.Modulos: Ya no me quieres
4.Amores: Ana
5.Los Pasos: Yo fuí el mejor
6.Mocedades: Esta noche ha Llovido
7.Los 5 Musicales: Feria de Scarborough

Side B
1.Pic-Nic: You heard my voice
2.Nuevos Horizontes: tio vivo
3.Isasi: Cantándole al viento
4.Los Cuatro Monedas: Mira de frente
5.Los Sirex: Eva
6.Los Mitos: Cuando vuelvas
7.Albert Band: En sueños

CD Bonus Tracks
1.Los Iberos: Back in time
2.Pic-Nic: Hush little baby
3.Los Iberos: Nighttime

Order LP: Fading Yellow 14 LP
Order CD: Fading Yellow 14 CD