Album review: The Conquerors – “You Must Be Dreaming”

(Photo by Liana Wears)

“Twist and shout or get the fuck out”—a motto that couldn’t describe The Conquerors more perfectly. Your favorite psychedelic rockers are welcoming two more songs to your vinyl* collection. While “You Must Be Dreaming” dares you not to smile and bounce along, “Maybe Someday” is a perfectly grounded, pulsing contrast of contemplation. This 7” single is brought to you by High Dive Records, recorded at Element Recording with Joel Nanos.

Rory Cameron leads the quintet, writing numbers that give a nod back to The Byrds and The Beatles. The video for upbeat “You Must Be Dreaming,” shot and edited by Alec Nicholas, sets the vibe perfectly. We reminisce to a time where bands performed in suits and ties and answered applause with a bow of appreciation. Add a spike to the punch bowl, and the scene changes color completely to the tipsy, sweaty, raucous party you would expect to attend this weekend.

You have three chances to catch The Conquerors this weekend to pick up their new 7” and the trippy t-shirt artwork designed by drummer Jim Button:
Friday at The Blind Tiger, with Berwanger (who is celebrating the release of the Demonios EP; see our review here), Drugs & Attics, and El Rey-Tones. 9 pm. Facebook event page.
Saturday at Mills Record Company, with Shy Boys. 7 pm. Facebook event page.
Saturday at Replay Lounge (Lawrence), with Berwanger and Psychic Heat. 10 pm. Facebook event page.

*vinyl, cassette, CD, digital – choose your weapon.

—Roshelle Pekarek

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