High Rise - Durophet (Fractal, 1999)

This just might be the rarest piece in the High Rise canon--limited to just 100 copies, this French LP documents a Parisian show from Nov. 1998, with High Rise in all their blasting glory. Yes, the Japanese psychedelic speed freak power trio never sounded as roaring, as they plow through classics like "Ikon" and "Induced Depression" at full velocity, like Blue Cheer and Motorhead meeting Les Rallies for shots of pure adrenaline. One of the greatest bands I've ever seen, with love particularly for guitarist Munehiro Narita--easily one of the best psychedelic guitar gods currently on the planet.

1. Ikon
2. Right On
3. Disallow
4. Induced Depression
5. Door
6. Pop Sickle
7. Psychedelic Speed Freaks