Puzzle

Description

L'grunge explosion of the early 90s put an end to the commercial hopes of many quality albums. Among them, many were metal records, but in the "alternative" genre, Puzzle by Dada (1992) stands out as one of the forgotten gems of that era. Psychedelia, sunny sounds of Southern California, power pop, and even funk make this album as difficult to classify as it is irresistible. The kaleidoscopic imagery and lyrical cynicism of tracks like "DizzKnee Land" give Puzzle a dark atmosphere. Its enigmatic and surreal qualities are enhanced by a striking cover, worthy of the title. Finally, Puzzle benefits for the first time from a wide American vinyl release. 2 LP box set. The extended edition includes an entire side of bonus tracks. Remastered for vinyl by Mike Milchner at Sonic Vision. Gatefold cover with lyrics. Pressed on "Troll Hair" green and yellow vinyl, matching the cover. Reissue with the full support of the band. Many albums from the early 90s were unjustly overlooked following the grunge explosion. Many were metal records, but in terms of alternative rock, Puzzle, the album by Dada released in 1992, is undoubtedly among the best. Typical sunny psychedelic sounds of Southern California, nuanced by a healthy skepticism ("Dizz Knee Land") about the charms of the region, make Puzzle an album worthy of its title, an impression reinforced by its enigmatic cover, reminiscent of a Rorschach test. Power pop and even a few touches of funk add to the appeal of this album with a dark atmosphere, as difficult to classify as it is irresistible. Finally, with the full support of the band, Puzzle benefits from its first large-scale American vinyl reissue: an expanded double LP, remastered for vinyl by Mike Milchner at Sonic Vision, and featuring an entire side of bonus tracks. Pressed on "troll hair" green and yellow vinyl to match the little character depicted on the cover, and housed in a gatefold sleeve with the lyrics!