There are bands that want to be retro and then there are the ones that just are. You can generally spot the former – they're the ones that look like they're trying. The latter group, however, makes it look effortless, as if there was no other possible way to sound.

San Francisco's Dzjenghis Khan deftly fall in that second category with their thoroughly righteous self titled album. Much like labelmates Orange Sunshine, Dzjenghis Khan kicks out the jams with some heady '60's garage rock that lays on the Blue Cheer fuzz with the slinky, rumbling grooves of the lost grail bands like Leafhound, Dust, and Road. And while the three-piece keeps most of the songs short 'n' sweet, they're not afraid of cutting loose with an extended jam (as is the case with "Rosie"), nor do they back away from some acoustic prettiness (closer "Sister Dorien").

But by and large Dzjenghis Khan is one well worn boot to the backside. This is the real deal!
stonerrock.com