Cherry Filter

Cherry Filter was a psychedelic rock band active around the late 1960s and early 1970s, led by vocalist and guitarist Patrick Campbell-Lyons. Their sound leaned into experimental territory, with ethereal harmonies and a willingness to push beyond straightforward rock. Songs like 'Duck Files' and 'A Moonlight Boy' from their catalog have a haunting, cryptic quality that resonated with listeners looking for something off the beaten path.

Their debut album, simply titled 'Cherry Filter', came out in 1969 and included 'Duck Files', which became something of a cult favorite. They followed it with 'Phantasmagoria' in 1970, which took a more ambitious turn into extended jams and hypnotic soundscapes, and 'Astronauts' in 1971, which dialed back a bit toward accessibility. The band's lineup featured Michael Been on bass, Michael Fonfara on keyboards, and Robert Wyatt on drums alongside Campbell-Lyons.

Cherry Filter's music didn't always align with the trends of the time, and they faced some criticism for their experimental leanings. They kept at it without much compromise, though, carving out a niche for themselves as outsiders. Their career was relatively short, but records like 'Phantasmagoria' and tracks such as 'Andromeda' and 'Back To The Future' left a distinct, if understated, imprint on the psychedelic rock of that era.