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The writer recalls how Attack Of The Jersey Teens sparked a lifelong passion for New Jersey garage and psychedelic 45s. Particular attention is given to Short Hills’ Calliope, whose rare Audio Seven singles feature primitive, lo-fi psych such as “Streets…
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Acid Visions, released by Voxx Records in 1983, introduced a new generation to obscure Texas garage-psych, punk and fuzz-heavy rock. Featuring rare recordings by groups including The Stoics, Satori, The Bad Roads and Johnny Winter, the compilation became a lasting…
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The Maggie’s Marshmallows were a Prague garage-punk trio known for raw, fuzz-heavy energy, primitive rhythms, surf-tinged guitar and wild female vocals. Their 2014 “Come Along” single and debut album, produced by Jim Diamond, blend 1960s garage rock, dark punk and…
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The Downbeats, a successful Filipino teen group from Manila, opened for The Beatles at Rizal Memorial Stadium in July 1966. Later relocating to Hong Kong, they recorded their sole Diamond single, featuring the mournful 12-string folk-rock ballad “It Won’t Be…
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A rediscovered 2010 EP by Bordeaux’s Strange Hands proves a thrilling surprise. Their only single, limited to 360 copies, delivers four loud, primitive garage-punk tracks drenched in fuzz, with “Living Dead” offering a catchy Bo Diddley-style rhythm and “Last Time…
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Ten Tons of Lies’ 1985 Voxx 45 captures an L.A. Cavern Club band reviving innocent 1960s garage pop-punk with Farfisa, vintage tones and playful energy. The self-penned “Seeds of the Next Season” is derivative, while their faithful cover of The…
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Paper Lips’ The Sound Of Sound is a captivating 2022 solo album by Mike Whittaker, blending sorrowful garage laments with mid-sixties New England psychedelia, early Velvet Underground atmosphere and jangly guitar pop. Recorded during lockdown, it features vintage guitar tones,…
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The article recommends 50 overlooked post-1975 singles and EPs inspired by 1960s garage rock, psychedelia, beat, surf and folk rock. Spanning Australia, Europe and North America, it celebrates raw fuzz, jangling guitars, Farfisa organ, mono recordings and authentic imagery, highlighting…
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This extensive survey celebrates obscure 1960s garage, psychedelic, folk-rock, surf, soul and bubblegum singles. It highlights raw fuzz, organ, jangling guitars, sitar-like textures, harmony vocals and experimental production, while tracing scant histories, regional scenes, compilation appearances and collector appeal. Enthusiastic…
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The post surveys obscure 1960s garage, psychedelic, folk-rock and beat recordings, combining musical impressions with collector’s research. It highlights rare singles, uncertain band histories, regional releases, studio projects and overlooked album tracks, often comparing them with better-known artists. Particular enthusiasm…
