Atmospheric, cosmic, and emotionally rich — Psychic is the debut from Darkside (Nicolas Jaar & Dave Harrington), a project that bridges electronic ambience, psychedelic rock, and nuanced production. Originally released in 2013, the album builds shifting textures of synth-driven drones, blues-tinged guitars, and unsettling yet beautiful soundscapes. The OLE-1035-1 pressing (often seen as OP003 / OLE-1035-1) presents this work in full fidelity across 2 LPs, offering an immersive listening experience that rewards patience and attention. Discogs+1
Label / Edition: Other People / Matador — US / international pressing (catalog no. OLE-1035-1). RareVinyl.com+1 Released / Reissue Info: Original 2013 release; this catalog corresponds to reissues including standard black vinyl and special colorways (“Blue Crystal Ball” / “Galaxy” vinyl) plus deluxe packaging versions. Analog Planet+3RareVinyl.com+3plasticstone.net+3
Track Highlights:
“Golden Arrow” — A sweeping opener; slowly builds from ambient pulses into layered instruments. Analog Planet+1
“Greek Light” — One of the more minimal and spacey moments that showcases the tension between Harrington’s guitar and Jaar’s processing. fonotecaparadis.ro+1
“Freak, Go Home” — Offers a contrast: more rhythmic, more propulsive, but still wrapped in Darkside’s signature textures
