For true believers, the second volume of the Pop-Psych set gives lovers of mind-bending melodic rock even more acid-tinged songs. Featuring artists such as Knack (not the group who did “My Sharona”), Six O’Clock News, Proposition, Jennifer’s Friends (produced by Vanda and Young of the Easybeats and, later, the people who produced rock band AC/DC’s first few albums), English Setters, Truth, and a heaping helping of other bands all trying to push the boundaries of how pop music should sound by injecting some psych into the brew. I am amazed at how great this music sounds. It’s no wonder there are so many great psych masterpieces being unearthed all the time. There’s a wealth of stuff here and hopefully the volumes will keep coming.
INFO
http://rockandrollreport.com/enjoy-the-music-of-the-60s-check-out-these-comps-for-a-real-thrill/#more-4374
trax:
1. Time Waits For No One - The Knack 2. Working on the Road - The Six O'Clock News 3. Two Faced Madonna - The Proposition 4. Land Of Make Believe - Jennifer's Friends 5. Wake Up - The English Settlers 6. Coke - The American Breed 7. Momentararily Gone - The Truth 8. If Only I Could Fly - The Gordian Knot 9. Lady in The Window - The Knack 10. Quick Like A Bunny - The City Zu 11. Pepsi - The Turtles 12. No Excess Baggage - The Fablulous Flakes 13. Johnny B Goode - The Mudd Family 14. Track Because of You - Kracker 15. Hey Mr Wise Man - The Ides Of Love 16. 7-Up - The Uncola 17. I Wish I Had Time - The Last Words 18. She's In Love - The English Setters 19. Kisses Sweeter Than Wine - Scarecrow 20. I Laughed You Cried Sons Of - The Keystone Cops 21. Coke - Boyce & Hart 22. 1000 Year Old Man - Shotgun Wedding 23. Gimmie One Good Reason - The Cliffs of Lavender Hill 24. Cover Girl - Gross National Product 25. New Games To Play - Wildlife 26. Pepsi - The Stone Poneys 27. The Great Airport Mystery - Joey Paige 28. Brother Speed - The Hamilton Streetcar 29. That's What I'll Do Now - Gross National Product 30. Disinchanted - R-N-R Merger
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"Voyages Into… Pop-Psych" Vol. 2
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http://www74.zippyshare.com/v/4fGSsZtZ/file.html
Ryp, thanks for continuing the Voyages series. I was a fan of the old Psychedelic Archeology series from which these were compiled. These have better mastering and track organization, however.
BONUS 5 OF 8
IAN MATTHEWS - Valley Hi '73 @320
With ex-Monkee Michael Nesmith at the helm and an array of C&W sidemen on hand, Ian Matthews recorded what is probably his most overtly country album to date, 1973's Valley Hi. The record opens with a pair of tracks -- his own "Keep on Sailing" and the traditional "Old Man at the Mill" -- that had been scheduled to appear on the second release by his former band Plainsong, which Elektra chose to shelve. Matthews then proceeds to cover rarities by Randy Newman and Richard Thompson, whose "Shady Lies" had only surfaced before on an obscure 1969 recording by Fairport crony Marc Ellington, as well as chestnuts by Jackson Browne and country legend Don Gibson. Elsewhere, he delivers terrific versions of Nesmith's tale of friendship turned to love, "Propinquity," and Steve Young's now classic "7 Bridges Road." Matthews' excellent rendition of the latter set the standard for the song, which became a hit in the early '80s for the Eagles, using an identical arrangement. He also added one new original, along with two (including "Keep on Sailing" and "Save Your Sorrows") from the aborted Plainsong release, all three of which rank with his best. Though he has since stated his dissatisfaction with the album, Valley Hi nonetheless remains among Ian Matthews' finest. (Allmusic)
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INFO
http://www.allmusic.com/album/valley-hi-mw0000377941
BONUS 6 OF 8
LILLY HIATT - Royal Blue '15 @320
Not a lot of artists would claim both Lucinda Williams and Dinosaur Jr. as influences, but on her second album, 2015's Royal Blue, Lilly Hiatt genuinely sounds like someone who has both of those artists in regular rotation, even if she bears little direct resemblance to either. It's a lot easier to hear how Williams fits into Hiatt's formula, since they're both women who write songs with an introspective streak, a big portion of emotional honesty, and a decided country accent. Williams seems to be more of a kindred spirit, however, than a direct influence on Royal Blue, as Hiatt's lyrical approach is noticeably more measured, though no less incisive, and she has a wit and keen intelligence that's all her own (the title alone makes "Jesus Would Have Let Me Pick the Restaurant" worth hearing, and the rest of the song is nearly as clever). And no, there's no guitar work on Royal Blue that's up to a J. Mascis level of towering noise, but for someone traveling the rootsy side of the Nashville songwriting community, it's pretty clear Hiatt isn't afraid of laying in a noisy guitar solo or some carefully modulated feedback, and Beth Finney's electric guitar and Luke Schneider's pedal steel give this a good, scrappy texture that's a welcome switch from the spit and polish of most contemporary Nashville productions. Whether she's sorrowful, confused, or downright angry about her relationships with various men, Hiatt sounds honest and unafraid on Royal Blue's 12 songs, and she can rock out or lay back with equal conviction. Adam Landry's production does better by the music than it does by Hiatt's vocals, which are often a bit too deep in the mix, but the loose and open sound of this material is a step in the right direction, sounding like a more comfortable fit than the more pared-down tone of 2012's Let Down. Royal Blue makes it clear that Hiatt is a naturally gifted songwriter, and she's getting better at the separate but related art of making records. (Mark Deming, Allmusic)
On March 3rd, East Nashville firebrand Lilly Hiatt will release Royal Blue - the feisty, adventurous and smart follow-up to her critically lauded debut full-length Let Down. Recorded at producer Adam Landry’s (Deertick, Diamond Rugs, T. Hardy Morris) Nashville studio Playground Sound, the twelve new tracks skirt the edges of any neat genre definitions, boldly combining sounds of Austin folk rock, Pacific Northwest indie, pre-Oasis Britpop, 90’s alt guitars, 00’s indie synths and New York punk circa 1977. (Record Runner)
http://www11.zippyshare.com/v/XcJ8YzlZ/file.html
INFO
http://www.allmusic.com/album/royal-blue-mw0002801980
http://www.amazon.com/Royal-Blue-Lilly-Hiatt/dp/B00SDB0IEG
BONUS 7 OF 8
HOT JUMPIN’ 6 – That’s Us! '15 @320
The long-awaited debut album from the Berlin R'n'B and rock'n'roll septet.
15 songs that we can all sing along with, in a Jump'n'Jive style that has no equal. 1940's and 1950's elegant sounds and casual rhythm and blues, swing, boogie, jive and rock and roll, "That's Us ...!" reveals the impressive band playing not only standards and classics, but also features a number of stylish original songs.
http://www9.zippyshare.com/v/LY9khfsE/file.html
INFO
http://www.rockabilly-rules.com/Musik/Musik-F-J/Hot-Jumpin-Six-Thats-Us.html
BONUS 8 OF 8
LONNIE BROOKS - Roadhouse Rules '96
Lonnie Brooks' music comes from the R&B side of the blues. Brooks is a passionate singer with an intense rock-like guitar style. With the exception of "Roll of the Tumbling Dice" (a relaxed duet featuring the harmonica of Sugar Blue), the music on Roadhouse Rules is generally unrelenting in its ferocity, blues-oriented but also quite open to the influences of Stax-type soul and rock. The impressive musicianship and sincerity of Brooks' music is probably easier to respect than to love; this release gives listeners a good sampling of his playing. (Allmusic)
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Info
http://www.allmusic.com/album/roadhouse-rules-mw0000646819
Dirtbombs “Party Store” (2011) 320
This is the album that turned fans on their head. A techno cover album? Huh? Truly interesting, even if it is a little out there; some tracks translate better than others, but the conceptual continuity keeps you hooked, waiting to see how their curious techno-to-garage decoder will crack the next code. And they still retain plenty of their signature dirty soul and funky blues to glue the whole whatchamacallit together.
The Wailers “Walk Thru The People” (1968) 320
Vinyl rip. This was the last of their classic studio albums, and in retrospect, it’s little wonder why they didn’t carry on: this album sounded like a million others that were flooding the market at the time, just another piece of flotsam in a rising sea of country/psych/hippy/folk rock. There are a few hits, and even some very strong earworm candidates; but the fire has mellowed, the stomp has settled, and they end their run pretty far removed from their jump-off just 10 years earlier.
Jack Oblivian “American Slang” (1997) 320
Personally, my favorite Oblivian, and y’all seem to be fans as well; more solo and side project stuff is in queue, stay tuned.
The Vermin Poets “Poets Of England” (2010) 320
One of Billy Childish’s many come-and-go side projects, full of his familiar trashy retro blues garage debauchery. All three other members are familiar faces from some of Billy’s other bands.
I saw a request for the Wailers’ Norton comp “Livewire”, I have it but it’s at a weird 224 bitrate. I can post it if you’re cool with that.
Hi LoFi Larry - Please add the link to the above music, thanks.
Hmmm, no links in my last post? Let me try this again….
Dirtbombs “Party Store” (2011) 320
http://www72.zippyshare.com/v/ngo1NhRI/file.html
This is the album that turned fans on their head. A techno cover album? Huh? Truly interesting, even if it is a little out there; some tracks translate better than others, but the conceptual continuity keeps you hooked, waiting to see how their curious techno-to-garage decoder will crack the next code. And they still retain plenty of their signature dirty soul and funky blues to glue the whole whatchamacallit together.
The Wailers “Walk Thru The People” (1968) 320
http://www72.zippyshare.com/v/snIrHYKP/file.html
Vinyl rip. This was the last of their classic studio albums, and in retrospect, it’s little wonder why they didn’t carry on: this album sounded like a million others that were flooding the market at the time, just another piece of flotsam in a rising sea of country/psych/hippy/folk rock. There are a few hits, and even some very strong earworm candidates; but the fire has mellowed, the stomp has settled, and they couldn’t be much farther removed from their jump-off just 10 years earlier.
Jack Oblivian “American Slang” (1997) 320
http://www72.zippyshare.com/v/WefrPSGl/file.html
Personally, my favorite Oblivian, and y’all seem to be fans as well; more solo and side project stuff is in queue, stay tuned.
The Vermin Poets “Poets Of England” (2010) 320
http://www69.zippyshare.com/v/lOhi83iH/file.html
One of Billy Childish’s many come-and-go side projects, full of his familiar dirty blues retro garage debauchery. All three other members are familiar faces from some of Billy’s other bands.
No Links Larry! :)
Jake,thank you for all things that bring,Southern Comfort.....Great
heylee
Thanks
Thanks, LoFi Larry, for posting American Slang. "Honey, I'm Too Old For You" is one of those songs that keeps getting better every time you listen to it.
And thanks for all the links at the Willard's Wormhole reader page. It's an abundance of riches!
You're spoiling us, LoFi!
Thank you for the Wailers "Walk Thru The People," Larry. I noticed there were no links, but then I checked back the next day and you had posted them. Was this album ever released on CD or remastered? It seems like it wasn't, which is odd since everything by these Pacific Northwest groups has been scraped from the barrel and reissued over recent years.
Your 320 vinyl rip is much appreciated!
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