Gorky's Zygotic MynciBest Gorky's Zygotic Mynci Albums Ranked

How I Long to Feel That Summer in My Heart

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8.4

“London, 1977. The images that first spring to mind aren't very pleasant: London's Burning, Anarchy in the UK, social upheaval and discontent, inflation, pollution... wide collars. Far from the seething boil of the city however was the Welsh countryside with its sea cliffs, Norman castles and gently rolling hills. Here, respectable gentlemen had respectable children who would learn about Pooh Corne”

The Blue Trees

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7.7

“Though they dabbled with softer, folky material on 1999's *Spanish Dance Troupe*, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci are essentially a pop band whose accessible style has manifested as a more cerebral and elegant facet of Britpop. The idea of the ever-jangly Myncis generating a record comprised almost entirely of acoustic instruments and rootsy tunes isn't exactly jaw-dropping; before *The Blue Trees* it seeme”

Spanish Dance Troupe

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7.0

“Please tell me you've seen the NBC soap opera "Passions." It's the one with the kid midget and the witch. The witch brought a giant doll to life, you see, who is played by this kid midget with rosey dots on his cheeks and white gloves awkwardly slipped over his tiny hands. Naturally, most of the show is family drama posed by the gorgeous, but it's worth sitting through the arguments and kisses to ”