Atomic Forest
Atomic Forest | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mumbai, India |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock, heavy Rock |
| Years active | 1971–1979 |
| Labels | Music India, Now-Again Records |
| Past members |
|
Atomic Forest was an Indian psychedelic and hard rock band from Mumbai, active in the early-1970s. They recorded a single album, Obsession '77.
Background
Atomic Forest only recorded one album, which was not released until after the band had dissolved, in 1981.[1] Obsession 77 was re-released in January 2011 by Now-Again Records, a Los Angeles-based label. It caught the attention of collectors[2] as it was the only psychedelic rock album that was ever produced in India.[3] The group also featured in Abhimanyu Kukreja’s rockumentary, Evolution of Indian Rock.[4] The band is also famously known for performing with English rock band Led Zeppelin.[5]
Members
Madhukar Dhas joined the band in 1971.[6] Also that year, Jazz musician Joe Alvarez played with the band at Blow-up in the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.[7]
Nandu Bhende, a former member of the group, died of a heart attack on May 18, 2014.[6][8][9][10]
Discography
| Title | Label | Year | Notes # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obsession '77 | Music India 2392 580 | 1981 | LP Produced by Sharon Prabhakar |
| Obsession | Now-Again Records NA 5087 | 2011 | 2LP Compilation |
| Disco Roar | Now-Again Records NA 5188LP | 2019 | LP |
Further reading
- It's Psychedelic Baby! Magazine, Sep 10, 2012 - Atomic Forest interview with Madhukar Dhas (aka Madooo) - Interview made by Klemen Breznikar
- Rolling Stone, India, Apr 21, 2012 - Seventies Obsession: Mumbai’s Atomic Forest And The Original Hipster Era by Rahul Verma
References
- ^ The Caravan, 01 July 2012 - Flashback | Forest of Sound
An author reflects on hazy days in the Bombay rock scene - Simon Frank - ^ Egon. "Unearthing Five Lost Gems From Psychedelic India". NPR.org. NPR Music. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ The Hindu, December 28, 2012 - MUSIC, Atomic Forest - By JANAKI LENIN
- ^ scroll.in - ‘Rockumentary’ film chronicles the highs and lows of Indian rock through eight decades
- ^ July 2015, Rob Hughes 23. "Led Zeppelin in India: the true story behind the secret Bombay sessions". loudersound. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
- ^ a b Breznikar, Klemen (September 10, 2012). "Atomic Forest interview with Madhukar Dhas (aka Madooo)". It's Psychedelic Baby! Magazine. Archived from the original on April 26, 2017. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
- ^ Mid-Day, Apr 30, 2015 - Famous Personalities , Mumbai's Jazz musicians recall their first performances, Joe Alvarez by Suprita Mitter
- ^ Mid Day, May 19, 2014 - The Rockstar: A tribute to Mumbai's rock legend Nandu Bhendu
- ^ Indian Bands Hub - Atomic Forest (1)
- ^ DAS FRÖHLICHEWOHNZIMMER - Dinosaurs: "Sinister Purpose" (1970)(3)
- ^ Discogs - Atomic Forest, Discography