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Tomorrow, a band featuring lead singer Keith West, embraces his solo success as a stepping stone for future collective achievements. Their innovative stage act and diverse musical styles have garnered a loyal fanbase. While unknown in the charts, their creativity…
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The Swinging Blue Jeans released their single “Tremblin’” with “Something’s Coming Along” in June 1967. While reviews highlight its danceable beat and lively big-band backing, critics question its originality, suggesting it lacks a distinct appeal for long-term fans. Overall, it…
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Jason Crest, originally formed as The Spurlyweeves and later The Good Thing Brigade, released their debut single “Turquoise Tandem Cycle” in January 1968 under Philips. The group’s sound featured psychedelic elements, innovative instrumentals, and self-written lyrics, drawing positive attention from…
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The Factory, a Surrey-based trio, released “Path Through The Forest” in October 1968 under MGM. Managed by Brian Carroll and Damon Lyon-Shaw, the band masked their vocal limitations with psychedelic sounds, leading to a delayed cult following among collectors. The…
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The Kytes released “Frosted Panes” / “I’ll Give You Better Love” in September 1966 on Pye Records. Despite the damaged label, the pristine vinyl delivers superb sound. The song, composed by Eddie King, showcases a blend of baroque pop and…
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The Marmalade, a Scottish band, combines their musical success with a fascination for the supernatural, exploring themes of black magic and ghosts. Following hits like “Lovin’ Things” and “Wait For Me Mary-Anne,” they express a desire for new experiences, including…
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The In Crowd’s single “Why Must They Criticise” features a protest against societal attitudes, backed by energetic guitar and rhythm. The B-side “I Don’t Mind” has a slower, guttural vocal style with strong guitar elements. Both tracks reflect contemporary sounds…
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The Moving Sidewalks, featuring Billy Gibbons before ZZ Top fame, gained recognition in the 1960s for their psychedelic blues rock and garage punk, particularly the classic “99th Floor.” This energetic track showcases dynamic guitars and an iconic guitar break, and…
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The Mods, a New Jersey band, released ‘Ritual’ and ‘Everybody Needs Somebody’ in 1965 under Revelation VII, showcasing their Rolling Stones influence. While ‘Ritual’ is an original, the latter is a cover. Their earlier single featured a reverb guitar version…
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The narrative revolves around John Du Cann, a musician who became the creative force behind the rare album “The Five Day Week Straw People”. Released in 1968, it represented a unique slice of British psychedelia. Du Cann’s journey from local…
