Articles by: Beverly Paterson

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The Them – Now And Them (1967): Forgotten Series

Not many people realize that the Them carried on after Van Morrison left for a solo career in 1966. We reach back into an overlooked period.

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The Junior League – Also Rans (2015)

The Junior League’s ‘Also Rans’ is smooth enough to boast power-pop accessibility, but flashes of punk-like energy keep things interesting.

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Herb Eimerman – Five Dimensional Man (2015)

Herb Eimerman’s ‘ Five Dimensional Man’ boasts the supremely shaped pop rock sounds he’s lauded for, but explores new ground, as well.

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The Wicked Fools, “Beverly” (2015): One Track Mind

Aside from being a great song, the story of how the Wicked Fools’ “Beverly” dropped in my lap is simply unbelievable.

Jeremy - Not of this World (2015)

Jeremy – Not of this World (2015)

Following the lead of bands like Pink Floyd, Yes and the Moody Blues, Jeremy offers a freewheeling collection that transcends his influences.

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Maundy Quintet, Fewdle Lords, Cosmic Camel + others, Psychedelic States: Florida in the ’60s Vol. 4 (2015)

‘Psychedelic States: Florida in the ’60s Vol. 4’ focuses on teen garage rock sounds rather than the acid-drenched dementia its title suggests.

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Damfino – Disembodied Smile (2015)

Damfino’s poppy vocals, blended with jerky rhythms and angular hooks, aim to revive memories of bands like the dBs and XTC.

Pink Floyd, "Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast" from Atom Heart Mother (1970): One Track Mind

Pink Floyd, “Alan’s Psychedelic Breakfast” from Atom Heart Mother (1970): One Track Mind

Even in an era when envelopes were often pushed, Pink Floyd’s “Alan’s Psychedelic Breakfast” proved to be utterly outrageous.

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The New Trocaderos – Thrills and Chills (2015)

An ‘Animal House’-style party ambience, surrounded by garage rock grooves and crafty pop detours, powers the New Trocaderos’ ‘Thrills and Chills.’

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The Apples in Stereo – The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone (2000): Forgotten Series

Sweet and sparkly vocals, supported by swarms of sunny harmonies, make Apples in Stereo songs easy to love.