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.
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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.
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.’
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.
Chad Bradford, “Friday Morning Rain” (2015): One Track Mind
Chad Bradford’s “Friday Morning Rain” resides in the same rootsy pop orbit of Joe South and B.J. Thomas, striking the heart hard and fast.
Question Mark and the Mysterians – Action (1967): Forgotten Series
Question Mark and the Mysterians were a cool and tight band, and the set of songs found on this underated 1967 sophomore release ‘Action’ only served to validate their merits.
Elephant’s Memory, “Mongoose” (1970): Forgotten Series
Before hooking up with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Elephant’s Memory hit the Top 50 with “Mongoose,” a song that was thrillingly raw.
Moody and mystical, Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow debut launched medieval metal
Unfairly compared to Deep Purple, ‘Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow’ nevertheless arrived in August 1975 with a plethora of cool and interesting moments.
Grace Marino, “It’s True” from The Initiative (2015): One Track Mind
A big ballad, Grace Marino’s “It’s True” explodes with emotional elasticity and really packs a punch.
Lobo – The Best of Lobo (1993): On Second Thought
It’s time for a reassessment of Lobo. You’re reminded on this great compilation that he penned spiffy songs, and sang them with inviting sincerity.
