The mighty Maharajas’ latest single “Black Box” – a stand-alone song that’s perhaps a teaser for their upcoming new album – is a winner.
Up-tempo and rockin,’ “Black Box” (Chaputa Records) to my ears bears a strong Fuzztones/Music Machine influence — mixed with this band’s own fab ’60s Euro-garage style.
Lead singer/guitarist Mathias Lilja commands throughout; he’s really come into his own a lead vocalist for the band. Leader Jens Lindberg has, just for this single, switched over to organ from guitar/vocals. The b-side, called “B-Files,” is really the X-Files theme song in disguise – upping the tempo as a fun garage-surf instrumental.
The Maharajas continue to put out consistently great records, and this is no exception. Keep ’em coming, boys!
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