Review
Well, well, well, what have we here? A jolly good romp through the psychedelic sixties, courtesy of our mate Donovan. 'Sunshine Superman', released in the summer of '66, is a cracking example of how to blend folk and rock without making a right dog's dinner of it.
The title track, 'Sunshine Superman', hit the top spot in the States and nearly did the same across the pond. It's a proper earworm, that one - you'll be humming it for days, mark my words. But it's not just about catchy tunes; Donovan's got some serious musical chops on display here. He's roped in the likes of Jimmy Page and John Cameron, and even thrown a sitar into the mix. It's like he's tossed everything but the kitchen sink into a musical blender and somehow come out with something rather splendid.
Now, don't go thinking this is just some flower power nonsense. Our Donovan's got his finger on the pulse of Swinging London, weaving tales of the era's escapades into tracks like 'The Trip' and 'The Fat Angel'. It's all very clever, very of its time, but still manages to sound fresh as a daisy. And let's not forget Mickie Most's production - he's helped Donovan transition from folky warbler to bonafide rock star without losing his essence. It's a neat trick, that. - Oliver
