Excellent series, this will be here for an unspecified time. These can still be found at a fair price, so what you waitin' for... go get 'em here or here.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Texas Flashback - Vol. 1
First installment of Texas Flashback compilations, loaded with 16 classic sixties garage tracks from the great state of Texas.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Brigade - Last Laugh
Here is a really cool album from Brigade, ca. 1970. Organ heavy garage band with a definite progressive tendency, often described as a band with ambitions that were greater than their skill level. I love the atmosphere this album creates. This should appeal to fans of Mary Butterworth, Mystery Meat and Top Drawer.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Father Yod and the Spirit of ’76 - Kohoutek/Contraction
In the spirit of WTF we have the first two records from Father Yod and the Spirit of ’76 aka Ya Ho Wha 13. For anybody who is thirsting to find out what this group and their cult leader Father Yod were about... look no further. Father Yod’s ranting and caterwauling can be harsh to these ears, but the improvisational soundscape behind him can be rewarding. Immeasurable freak factor stuff, listen if you’re inclined, links in comments. Anyone interested in finding out more should check out YaHoWha.org.
Homestead & Wolfe - Our Times
Despite the 1975 release date this wonderful record is filled with mostly late sixties sounds. JoAnne Avery and Janice Gundy’s vocals are the foundation of the album, with great group sounds from all. Brian Gundy sings lead on “Roll On Tumbleweed” and “Beat of the Drum.” The band also had help from some big time session players such as Al Casey and Hal Blaine. A solid album with great songs, great songwriting and great musicianship. The name Homestead & Wolfe was derived from the corner streets of the Good Samaritan United Methodist Church in Cupertino, CA where the group met. There’s a lot to enjoy here, links in comments. And as always if you like it... buy it!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
The Free Design - Kites Are Fun
Classic and excellent sunshine/harmony/pop from 1967. If you go for that soft pop sound with beautiful lush harmonies, this is your ticket. It baffles and confuses me why on earth this great album never seems to stay in print for long. Make sure to snag a copy next time it gets re-issued, link in comments.
Highway Robbery - For Love Or Money
Fans of early 70’s hard rock should dig this release from Highway Robbery, originally released in 1972 on RCA. With the exception of two slower pop tunes this thing is loaded with frantic slide guitar and a whole bunch of energy. Link in comments.
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