This is a great example of garage psych from 1968 Los Angeles. Led by some real fine organ & guitar work, Hunger can really crank it out (“Portland 69”) as well as provide a harpsichord pop number (“No Shame”). Generally, though, they like to rock it out, and I do …
Day 5 of this heat wave, and it’s a challenge to cool down. So, mentally, I thought it time to get to a cool 1950’s lounge for an exotic trip. Many artists to consider here, but I thought Martin Denny fit the bill. He is best known as the father …
A heat wave is about to hit us. Timely to slide back into the reggae world and let the beat engulf us. I’ve touched on reggae a couple of times previously, with an album focus on Bob Marley, and a reggae playlist. Red is Black Uhuru’s fifth album, released in …
This is the only release by the English band Fuzzy Duck. Released in 1971 on the MAM label, which was looking to break into the hard rock market given the success of bands like Led Zeppelin (they were better known for artists such as Englebert Humperdink). MAM did not really …
Madcap. There is no better adjective than this for the Bonzo Dog Band’s second release (1968). They are accomplished musicians, with their style based on cabaret jazz, slight psychedelia, and 60s pop rock with large amounts of topical humour. These guys do not take themselves seriously & relish in the …
One of the best guitarists out there, Rory Gallagher passed away in 1995 at the age of 47 from complications of liver transplant. While not a household name guitarist, he remains very well respected among his peers. He shone best live, and spent most of his time touring, rather than …
The Cult’s second album, Love, was released in October, 1985. The video for “She Sells Sanctuary” came out in May, 1985 and set a high bar. This was straight forward, hard driving rock that proved the heart of rock music was still beating strong within a musical landscape that contained …
From May 1971 performances at The Fillmore East, comes Humble Pie at their best: live, raunchy, riff & solo driven blues rock at maximum volume. Their personality shines through live better than in any of their studio albums. While most of the songs here are covers, Steve Marriott, Peter Frampton, …
The Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation were active from 1968 to 1970. This is their first album, released in 1969. The Retaliation were Aynsley Dunbar (drums), John Moorshead (guitar), Victor Brox (organ & vocals), and Alex Dmochowski (bass). This album is quintessential British blues rock from the late 60’s, early ’70’s. It …
I’m indulging myself; I just love this album, and it really just fits today’s mood. It’s a live, lively psych stretch from 1968 San Francisco so you know what you’re getting into. No Donny & Marie material here, sorry. H.P. Lovecraft was formed in Chicago in 1967, but found their …
