The Mysterious Experience is a four-piece indie/psychedelic rock band based in Los Angeles, CA. They are comprised of Christopher Fuentes (lead vocals/lead guitar), Kevin Peña (rhythms guitar/vocals), Jonathan Fuentes (bass guitar) and Vlad Mercado (drums). The Mysterious Experience EP is their debut.
Drawing influences from The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Beach Boys, Marc Demarco, Tame Impala and The Cure, according to the band, “this album is a small collection of six songs that really introduce the listener to our influences.” The Mysterious Experience is able to work in their own sound in there as well, signifying a listening experience that is alluded in their band moniker. Taken from a quote by Albert Einstein that goes: “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.” Their debut EP The Mysterious Experience is only the beginning. The Mysterious Experience EP gets going with “Me And You,” in which a classic rock vibe is introduced. Right away you can see the band’s influences with a warm, golden sound that recalls a Beatles-esque and Beach Boys feel. Following is “Perfect Girl” where funky bass lines cover this track with a retro-inspired sound similar to ‘70s era rock. This song is a slow burn with a groove that is great to slow dance to. Up next is “Valley Girls.” The album springs to life with this highlight. The sounds are catchy and vibrant with reverberating guitars as well as vocals. You can’t deny that these indelible rock tunes are contagious sounding. More shimmering guitars add to the groove on the melody-driven “Oh Pretty Baby.” “Yugen” is another slow burn with harmonious combined vocals. Fuentes’ vocals are soulful as he sings about staying connected to a lover on “Telephone.” The electric guitar solo projects a psychedelic vibe until the very close of the album. The Mysterious Experience brings you fare that is very much influenced by the indie scene of today as well as the classic rock bands of yesteryears. Bringing a sound that carries forth messages of love in the lyrics and a warm classic rock n’ roll vibe, the band very much totes a timelessness that permeates their sound. The Mysterious Experience bridges the gap between old and modern with relative ease, which is quite an undertaking. They make it look easy, as they rock out in many a jam-session. The Mysterious Experience seem to be having a great time just jamming together. The band shows a lot of potential with their debut release and I look forward to hearing more from them and seeing where they go from here.
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