The Three O'Clock "The Hidden World Revealed" 2013

In celebration of the band's recent reunion (which included shows at Coachella, an appearance on Conan and a short tour), the group's drummer, Danny Benair, has put together this collection of odds and sods. The track list spans the band's early years, from their inception as The Salvation Army, through their two albums on Frontier and their first release for I.R.S. Although there are a few original EP and album sides, the track list focuses mostly on alternate versions, demos, lost session tracks, fan club singles and compilation appearances.They called it The Paisley Underground. A 1980s, Southern California sound that mixed pure-pop sensibilities with psychedelic overtones, the term was coined by Michael Quercio, leader of one of that scene s biggest bands, The Three O Clock. The Three O Clock eventually signed to I.R.S. Records and even made an LP for Prince s Paisley Park imprint, but it is their early material that is not only adored, but which has never been properly compiled and re-introduced. Until now.
The Hidden World Revealed is a 20-track collection from the years 1981-1986. In addition to hits from their tenure on Frontier Records like Jet Fighter and With A Cantaloupe Girlfriend, the CD features rare singles, demos and alternate takes/mixes. It helps tell the story of where the band started (as The Salvation Army) and what they would achieve recording for major labels and opening for bands like R.E.M. on national tours. It s quite a trip.
A beautiful, four color booklet with photos and flyers, liner notes from Quercio and guitarist Louis Gutierrez, track-by-track commentary from drummer Danny Benair, and a whopping 10 previously unissued tracks, The Hidden World Revealed is an essential document of the origins of one the Paisley Underground s greatest acts and a release Three O Clock fans have been waiting for. - amazontrax:

01 All In Good Time 02 With A Cantaloupe Girlfriend 03 In Love In Too 04 Stupid Einstein 05 Lucifer Sam 06 Rodney On The ROQ Commercial 07 Jet Fighter 08 When Lightening Starts (Alternate Version) 09 Sound Surrounds (Demo) 10 Around The World 11 On My Own (With Strings) 12 I Go Wild (Alternate Version) 13 In My Own Time (Alternate Version) 14 Why Cream Curdles In Orange Tea 15 A Day In Erotica (Alternate Version) 16 Jennifer Only (Home DEMO) - THE SALVATION ARMY 17 The Girl With The Guitar (Says Oh Yeah) (Demo) 18 Seeing Is Believing 19 Regina Caeli 20 Feel A Whole Lot Better

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