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The reviews of The Cure’s album “Pornography” reflect a stark, emotionally complex sound that captures despair and fear without distractions. While some critics appreciate its raw intensity and depth, others find the music empty and lacking commercial appeal. The album…
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Vice Squad, with their 1982 album “Stand Strong Stand Proud,” critiques the stale nature of contemporary punk while reflecting on personal and societal issues. Led by Beki Bondage, their music combines smart lyrics with themes of resentment and depression. The…
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Portuguese label Chaputa! celebrates its 100th record release with “Still Primitive | Volume One: The Legacy,” featuring modern garage punk bands covering 60s garage beat classics. The project showcases contemporary artists, including The Loons and The Mourning After, while maintaining…
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In July 1967, Marcia Strassman released “The Groovy World Of Jack And Jill” and its more memorable B-side, “The Flower Shop,” under UNI Records. Despite the flower power trend, the former failed to gain popularity, overshadowed by its predecessor “The…
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The record “Fusion” / “Cowboys And Indians” by Pinnochio & the Puppets, released in February 1967, showcases a unique blend of western rock and eastern raga, alongside a surf guitar riff. This psychedelic 45 is a highlight from the year…
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The Penthouse Five, a brief-lived band from Dallas formed during the British Invasion in 1965, released notable singles including “In His Shadow” and “Bad Girl.” Although active for less than two years, they recorded unreleased material that surfaced in the…
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“Anxious Color” by The Painted Faces, released in June 1967, is a notable psych single from Florida, known for its raga guitar leads. Their debut 45, featuring “Things We See” and “I Want You,” achieved significant regional success, reaching number…
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The Others, a Rhode Island band, released the notable single “I Can’t Stand This Love, Goodbye” in October 1965. This track, infused with Merseybeat, marked their first release and is highly valued by collectors. The B-side, “Until I Heard It…
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The Now’s 1967 single “I Want” features a punk style enriched by a go-go organ, while “Like A Flying Bird” showcases a baroque pop melody. After releasing this single, the band transitioned to San Francisco, becoming Tripsichord Music Box. A…
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The Night Crawlers, a folk rock band from Minnesota, released a single in 1966 on Maad Records, comprising “You Say” and an instrumental “Night Crawlin’.” Despite their popularity, they disbanded in late 1967. Their unreleased tracks, including “Want Me,” have…
