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A Real Swedish Live Show is a live album by Psychic TV using the name Psychick Television. This is the 16th in a series of 23 PTV live-albums and was recorded at Kolingsborg in Stockholm on December 06, 1984. This is an excellent very noisy record, not recommended for headphones, with an nice version of Thee Full Pack. A Real Swedish Live Show was released on vinyl by Thee Temple Ov Psychick Youth Scandinavia (TOPYSCAN 005) in 1989.

Tracks:

1. Detri-Mental Gain
2. The Fenris Wolves
3. The Atmospheric Eye

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Themes 2 was released as an LP of ritual music in the mid 80s. This sort of thing was often ridiculed at the time for trying to do something other than the standard rock ‘n’ roll shtick. However, it has stood the test of time and is now revealed as a precursor to a lot of the weirder dark ambient or isolationist music of today. It’s easy to deride people who experiment, or use the terminology of magick as part of their work. Closer inspection reveals that Psychic TV were experimenting with musical loops and peaks 10 years before they were turned into an everyday act of bliss by dance music. I guess rock critics are unhappy with music that is designed to elicit a response, that demands some interaction beyond being entertained. The sleeve-notes describe the theories and intention in some detail, but the only way to see if it’s any good is to give it a go and see what happens. Your experiences and insights whilst listening are what the music is about. The pieces from the lp were also used as theme music for some of Derek Jarman’s more abstract films. Themes 2 was released on vinyl by Temple Records (TOPY 004) in 1985.

Tracks:

1. Untitled
2. Untitled

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