This fourth volume in a unique series from Acid Jazz Records does not disappoint, collecting contemporary, mostly British groups performing instrumentals on Hammond organ with a Leslie Speaker. You May Also Like: Aviation Blondes – ‘Edge of Forever’ (2009): Forgotten Series Organ Freeman – Respect My Art (2017) Ross HammondRead More

We have a definite contender here with Temples’ outstanding debut Sun Structures for 2014’s album of the year. England’s Temples, as with the Netherlands’ Jacco Gardner in 2013, are not mere psychedelic rock revivalists. They are breathing new life into the genre with a distinctive and fresh approach — evenRead More

This 2011 offering from Netherland’s Waistcoats was a full-on Who-influenced rock opera, at least for half of the album, giving an obvious nod Tommy. Flip the record over to the b-side, and it was a whole other deal, however. You May Also Like: The Nude Party – Hot Tub (2016)Read More

The psychedelic influence of Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett is undeniable with Bipolaroid, especially in the presence of singer-guitarist Ben Glover. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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This newly released documentary on the ex-Byrds singer-songwriter Gene Clark is not only very much welcome, but long overdue. You May Also Like: Gene Clark – Firebyrd (1984): On Second Thought Byrds’ The Notorious Byrd Brothers vs. Monkees’ Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.: Odd Couples

This was a fun surf instrumental album from Get Hip, containing all of the Sir Finks’ material as recorded for the Wildebeest label. You May Also Like: Australian Crawl – ‘Sirocco’ (1981): Forgotten Series The Undertones – True Confessions: Singles = A’s + B’s (1999): Forgotten Series

A promised new album from the Fleshtones called Wheel of Talent, due in January 2014, brought me back to this 24-tune tribute project. You May Also Like: ‘Fanfare For the Uncommon Man: The Official Keith Emerson Tribute Concert’ (2021) Todd Rundgren, Billy Sherwood + Others – ‘A Tribute to KeithRead More

This quite-fun Italian 1960s beat/pop collection from Boss A Tone Records, spanning the years 1967-75, is the kind of thing you want to play in your car or at your next party. You May Also Like: Aviation Blondes – ‘Edge of Forever’ (2009): Forgotten Series Kyte – ‘Kyte’ (2009): ForgottenRead More