Saturday, November 26, 2011

Wyld Sydes - Vol. 1



In the event you need a bit of sixties garage to jerk you out of your turkey induced coma...


Sunday, November 20, 2011

The Tangerine Zoo - Outside Looking In



The Tangerine Zoo’s second and rarer release, probably the stronger of the two.

ANOTHER MORNING - THE TANGERINE ZOO

Apples In Stereo - Her Wallpaper Reverie



Consider this an introduction to the Apples In Stereo, for those that haven’t already discovered their wonderful sixties inspired sounds. Her Wallpaper Reverie is actually the bands third release, with Fun Trick Noisemaker and Tone Soul Evolution preceding it. I think this is a great place to start, once you digest this you can explore other excellent Apples releases, I highly recommend The Discovery Of A World Inside The Moone. Backwards or forwards through the bands discography, you really can’t go wrong.


STRAWBERRYFIRE - THE APPLES IN STEREO

Freakbeat Freakout



The title kinda says it all!

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Acid Dreams Testament



More classic sixties tunes, many available elsewhere, but it’s a pleasant listen nonetheless.

Microdots 2



More sixties goodness with a Texas theme, heavy on live Elevators from '66.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Gathering Of The Tribe



Another classic old compilation, maybe a bit more psych than garage, but there isn’t any harm in that.

THE SUN WENT AWAY - BOUNTY HUNTERS

The Paybacks - Knock Loud



Another great kick ass rockin' record, this time out from Detroit USA, dig the sonic assault!


DON’T LAY IT ON ME - THE PAYBACKS

The Flaming Sideburns - Save Rock 'N' Roll



Save Rock 'N' Roll is the North American debut album from this Finnish band, fronted by an Argentinean on vocals, who sings in both Spanish and English. Another fine example of a Scandinavian band showing North America how to rock 'n' roll, something they seem to have forgotten over the years. You can hear echoes of the Stooges, Stones, MC5 and even a bit of Velvet Underground on this great record.


STREET SURVIVOR - THE FLAMING SIDEBURNS

Friday, November 11, 2011

Rasputin And The Monks



If you dig enthusiastically and ineptly played sixties garage, then this may just be your thing. Evidently this New England garage band was more than familiar with the Stones. The original LP was a split deal from St. Mark’s prep school, one side by Rasputin And The Monks and the flip by the Octet school chorus. For the 1984 vinyl reissue, the Octet school chorus side was omitted, which I would imagine is for the best.

GOTTA GET AWAY - RASPUTIN AND THE MONKS

If You’re Ready!



or here or here


YOU DON'T KNOW BETTER - SATURDAY'S CHILDREN

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Microdots 1



Another stellar compilation, loaded with nothing but great tracks. Again, most of us have owned a copy of this for decades, but just maybe there are few of you who missed this essential collection.


PSYCHEDELIC SIREN - THE DAYBREAKERS

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Oh Yeah!



Time to revisit some classic comps that are sadly out of print. Most of us have owned this collection, as well as the second volume, for a few decades, this post is for the have nots. Classic sixties done “Windy City” style! Now where the hell is my Gino’s East deep dish pizza?
FLAC PART I AND II

It Won’t Be The Same Without Her - The Warner Brothers

Sunday, October 30, 2011

The Forty Fives - Get It Together



Great debut from these Atlanta Georgia garagesters, with one of the coolest band names in recent history.

GET OUT - THE FORTY FIVES

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Top Drawer - Solid Oak



Anybody up for some early seventies stoner basement rock? Not a perfect album by any means, the second half kind of drags on with a few turds, but overall I enjoy this one quite a bit. This should appeal to fans of the eponymous Mary Butterworth record, both albums generate a certain “real” atmosphere. Check it out...


WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE THEY TOOK THE PEOPLE AWAY - TOP DRAWER

The Resonars - Lunar Kit



Matt Rendon sang and played all the instruments on Lunar Kit, his second album for the Get Hip label. Eleven great original jangly harmony rich songs that might just remind you of the Hollies, Byrds or Beatles. 

SHE’S IN LOVE WITH HER - THE RESONARS

Sunday, October 23, 2011

The Lears - The Story So Far...



If you dig the sound of a jangly 12 string Rickenbacker, you won’t want to miss this one. This is basically a collection of the bands 45’s, EP’s, compilation  and unreleased tracks. Sure to appeal to Byrds and Love fans alike.

COMING HOME TODAY - THE LEARS

Slow Moving Reptiles - U Baby



Not much to say about this one, everybody knows the band and the hits. This is their second album, and in my opinion their best. It’s a shame their albums are currently out of print, with the exception of a Greatest Hits collection. Perhaps someday a great re-issue label such as Rev-Ola will rectify this situation. 

Saturday, October 22, 2011

The Waistcoats - Stark Raving Mod!



Here’s a great record sure to get your Saturday off to a great start. Fun and fabulous beat from the Netherlands!

PICKLES - THE WAISTCOATS

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Acid And Flowers



With a title like Acid And Flowers, you pretty much know what you’re in for with this fine collection of psychedelic yum yums. Outstanding tracks from the likes of the Allies, Morticians, United Travel Service, Whatever and the West Coast Branch.


I’LL SELL MY SOUL - THE ALLIES

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Scum of the Earth: The Complete Story


Two disc set containing both volumes of this unique series, lots of cool and crazy shit on tap. Click here for more details and track listings.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

The Green Hornets - Get The Buzz



In case anybody actually enjoyed “Sounds From the Dansette,” here is another great record from The Green Hornets, enjoy!
320 or FLAC

STOLEN CAR - THE GREEN HORNETS

Saturday, October 8, 2011

The Darlings - Copperfields



Copperfields was the followup to Wheatstraw Suite, released in 1970, if you enjoyed it’s predecessor you’ll most certainly dig this gem as well. For those that don’t know, the Dillards appeared on the Andy Griffith Show (1963-1966) as the fictional bluegrass band The Darlings.

RAINMAKER - THE DILLARDS