Category: Albums
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Bobby Comstock and the Counts’ 1966 album Out of Sight showcases their energetic blues-rock, blending original songs with rock standards. Based in Ithaca, New York, the young group supported major touring acts and built a strong college following. Comstock’s 1965…
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Jan & Dean’s 1965 album Folk ’n Roll attempted to move beyond their fading surf-pop formula by embracing contemporary folk material. Despite occasional successes, its heavily orchestrated arrangements and limited vocal conviction often clashed with the genre’s acoustic, earnest character.…
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The post revisits Dick Dodd’s 1968 album First Evolution Of, initially overlooked but later appreciated for its polished late-1960s rock and soul. Featuring originals co-written by Buddy Buie and Ed Cobb alongside covers, the record includes the standout “Twenty Four…
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Brotherhood, formed by former Paul Revere and the Raiders members in 1967, pursued a fresh, idealistic psychedelic sound. Their music blended blues, folk, pop and heavy psychedelia, exemplified by the sitar-like, introspective “Doin’ The Right Thing (The Way)” and their…
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The Witchdoktors’ 1996 debut Brain Machine delivers loud, fast, scuzzy rock blending garage, punk, psychobilly and pseudo-goth influences. Critics praised its blistering guitars, organ, harmonica and growled vocals, alongside unexpected melodic and mournful moments. Featuring twelve self-penned tracks, the album…
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The Thanes’ 2003 album Downbeat And Folked Up blends their defining beat sound—organ, fuzz and thudding drums—with ringing 12-string guitars, tambourine and folk influences. Featuring strong songs by established writers and the band, it follows their acclaimed previous album while…
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Mae West’s 1966 album Way Out West paired the septuagenarian actress with young rock group Somebody’s Chyldren. Blending spoken, sung and purring vocals, West tackled contemporary hits including “Day Tripper”, “Boom Boom”, “Treat Him Right”, “When a Man Loves a…
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Chris Blackburn discusses The Mourning After’s Sheffield roots, garage-rock influences and struggles with record labels. Inspired by 1960s beat and garage bands, the group built a following through raw, riff-driven music and energetic live shows. Despite limited finances and regional…
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In this 1996 interview, Martin Ratcliffe discusses The Mystreated’s third LP, Ever Questioning Why, recorded in three days at Toe Rag Studios. He explains the band’s cleaner, more psychedelic sound, influences and recording techniques, while exploring each song’s personal, spiritual…
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The Bonniwell Music Machine’s self-titled 1968 album showcases a revolutionary blend of intricate electronic techniques and compelling compositions by Sean Bonniwell. With 14 tracks recorded over 300 hours, the album highlights the evolution of rock music, integrating advanced sound engineering…
