Vanilla Fudge – Spirit of ’67 (2015)
Experimental rock at its finest and freakiest, ‘Spirit of ’67’ tells us Vanilla Fudge still has what it requires to stand apart in the crowd.
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The Bobby Fuller Four – KRLA King of the Wheels (1965): Forgotten Series
Though now closely associated with Bobby Fuller’s tragic end, ‘KRLA King of the Wheels’ bottled all the strength and excitement this band briefly possessed.
Rare Earth – The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Rare Earth (2001): On Second Thought
This collection of early Rare Earth favorites returns us to a period when rock music prompted people to listen, learn and react.
Rene and Rene, “Lo Mucho Que Te Quiero [The More I Love You]” (1968): Forgotten Series
Humming with romance and sexuality, the sentiment of Rene and Rene’s “Lo Mucho Que Te Quiero” radiates with pure pop godliness.
The Mills Brothers, “Cab Driver” (1968): Forgotten series
By the time the Age of Aquarius arrived, big band-era stars were disappearing in the portals of the past. But not the Mills Brothers.
The Eddies, “Together” + “Nuclear Boy” (2015): One Track Mind
New music from the Eddies is always welcome, and these two songs continue to clarify the Southern California trio’s value and importance.
The Hangabouts – Illustrated Bird (2011; 2014 reissue)
The Hangabouts’ snappy pop songs evoke essential aspects of their ancestors, without bowing down to mindless mimicry.
Dropkick – Good Vibes: The Dropkick Songbook Vol. 1 (2014)
If you missed Dropkick the first time around, here’s your chance to sample the Scottish band’s wares in a single swoop.
The Faragher Brothers – Faragher Bros (1976): Forgotten series
The overlooked ‘Faragher Bros,’ an outstanding collection of sincere, 1970s-era soul music, is primed for rediscovery.
Danny Faragher – Dancing With The Moment (2014)
Danny Faragher, who rose to fame with the Peppermint Trolley Company, returns with an album that frames his roots in a highly attractive context.
