The Neil Young Album That Blew Apart the Last of Hippie Nostalgia
Released 10 years ago today, Neil Young’s ‘Psychedelic Pill’ was a fiery ’60s requiem that also charted the path away from its crushing disappointments.
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How ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ Ended Up Changing Rock Forever
Released 50 years ago this week, ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ seemed dated and raw, but that’s what turned it into such an influential compilation.
Marshmallow Overcoat, “Wait For Her” (2019): One Track Mind
Marshmallow Overcoat have been keeping the spirit of psychedelic garage rock alive for 30-odd years.
The Cretins, “Haven’t Got a Clue” (2019): One Track Mind
The debut single from the Cretins is a ’60s mid-tempo garage rocker that’s instantly catchy, contemporary, and memorable.
The Maharajas – You Can’t Beat Youth (2017)
A comeback in the truest sense, ‘You Can’t Beat Youth’ returns the Maharajas to their garage-rock roots.
The La De Da’s, Blue Stars and others – How Is the Air Up There? (2018)
Some might recognize a couple of the New Zealand garage-rock groups on ‘How Is the Air Up There?’ The rest may be new to most, like me.
The Baron Four – Silvaticus (2017)
The Baron Four have an authentic, mid-’60s garage-punk American sound. There’s just one problem.
I Want, Need, Love You: Garage-Beat Nuggets From the Festival Vaults (2016)
Garage-beat nuggets from Toni McCann, the Pogs and others are showcased on an interesting collection from Australia’s Festival Records vaults.
McFadden’s Parachute – Sugar 3 (2015)
McFadden’s Parachute uses a lo-fi approach similar to Robert Pollard of Guided By Voices – only with a terrific 1960s garage-rock feel.
The Zakary Thaks – It’s The End: The Definitive Collection (2015)
Motivated by fire in their belly and a true love for rock and roll, the Zakary Thaks brought their edgy talents together with amazing synchronicity.
