The members of Acid Mothers Temple & the Melting Paraiso UFO do not consider themselves a band, but rather a "soul collective" of cosmic musicians. Aptly put, because these Japanese wanderers (led by guitarist Kawabata Makoto) have been casting their sonic spells for almost two decades now, under many side incarnations (Acid Guru Temple, Acid Mother SWR, etc.) and on various labels, including their own. The group's mind-bending live sets and ever-expansive catalog of LPs adhere to a time-tested ethos: simple, churning motifs that slowly build into swirling, orgasmic tempests of electronic noise and hypercolor effects. This keenness for experimental artistry dipped in heavy rock echoes the sounds of '70s Hawkwind, early Kraftwerk, and the epic mindscapes of native forefathers Flower Travellin' Band. Mystical, inventive, and stimulating, Acid Mothers Temple's legendary performances are the epitome of psychedelic rock experiences. CHRIS SUTTON Also see My, What a Busy Week!