The three records Giant Psychedelia, Mega Psychedelia and Giga Psychedelia are official live albums documenting three different performances by blog favorite psych/noise legends Acid Mothers Temple, joined on these journeys by guitarist Seiichi Yamamoto. Seiichi is widely known as the lead guitarist/multi-instrumentalist for intentionally renowned  groups Boredoms, Rovo and Omoide Hatoba (with Acid Mothers Temple bassist/singer Atsushi Tsuyama.) I love all these players’ entire discographies and when I discovered Giant Psychedelia many years ago my expectations couldn’t possibly be higher. All three sets deliver a psychedelic experience worthy of the musician’s impressive histories. Expect maximum volume, maximum density free form space/kraut rock built on incredible chemistry and skill.

Each show is almost entirely improvised save for a few classic riffs. So yes, you’ll hear Pink Lady Lemonade 3 glorious times. The bulk of each set is still full on jam with even more emphasis on improvisation than the already high bar of their normal concerts. The shows all took place on the home planet during the yearly Acid Mothers Festival, a marathon weekend of concerts that have produced a number of classic AMT recordings. Perhaps none are more circulated than these.

The level of full improv is unbelievable and incredibly varied in style. There’s hooks and riffs, drones and noise, incredible interplay, moments of pure space rock clashing against moments of deep hippy jam band jams clashing against the fuzziest stoner sludge. It’s another AMT record where the “spontaneous composition” produces tracks that could define lesser psych bands studio careers.

Kawabata has had plenty of incredible guitar counterparts in and outside of the Temple over the years. You can hear him jam with Mike Watt, Richard Heldon, and Daevid Allen to name a few. The three guitar attack of Makoto, Mitsuru and Seiichi on these records is almost unparalleled across the vast discography of AMT.

The raw musicianship and improvisational prowess is incredible but it’s the chemistry and overlapping experience that allows for huge range in the mood and style without losing momentum. The psychedelia trilogy is a classic, stand-out set of live albums from a massively recorded band. The jam genius of Yamamoto Seiichi takes these sets to the next level. His playing and the energy he brings to the table, especially with longtime collaborator Tsuyama Atsushi, are one of a kind contributions in the AMT discography. Acid Mothers Temple fans, don’t miss these records.