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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Various: Highs In The Mid Sixties Vol. 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23

 

The Highs in the Mid-Sixties series is a group of 23 compilation albums of garage rock and psychedelic


rock recordings that were issued by AIP Records in the mid-1980s.This series is a companion to the Pebbles series of similar music; the title is technically preceded by "Pebbles Presents:". The title sounds like it might have come from a weather report, although "Highs" intends to mean "the best" (and is also an apparent drug reference), while the recordings on these albums were originally released in the mid-1960s.
                       

A spin-off of the Pebbles series, Highs in the Mid Sixties assembles yet more rare garage rock

recordings, the difference being that each volume focuses upon a city or region such as Los Angeles, Texas, or Michigan. This does provide a public service of sorts by assembling and reissuing hordes of rare singles that would be impossible for any one individual to acquire on his or her own.
            

Unlike the Pebbles series – which has been released over an extended period of time by several record

labels and in a variety of formats – the 23 albums in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series were released only as LPs and in a short time span of 1983 to 1986 (in fact, the 23rd album is the only 1986 release). This is one of the fastest series of releases among garage rock compilation albums. By way of example, the 28 LPs in the Pebbles series were released between 1978 and 1988, and the 20 LPs in the Rubble series were released between 1984 and 2002.
                     

I give you this rare collection (Of 23 Albums) in excellent sound quality (60's Original sound), but not at the highest MP3 or FLAC level, due to copyright reasons. If you really want it you can buy it!

                   

                    

VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOLUME 17 - TEXAS PART 4

                



Various – Highs In The Mid Sixties Volume 17: Texas Part 4
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10026
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 17
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock
             
 
SIDE A.

              


A1. The Sparkles – The U.T.
A2. S.J. & The Crossroads – Ooh Poo Pah Doo
A3. S.J. & The Crossroads – Darkest Hour
A4. The Souncations – Exit
A5. The Visions – Humpty Dumpty
A6. The Spectrum – Bald Headed Woman
A7. The Gentlemen – Come On (If You Can)

SIDE B.

          


B1. Kempy & The Guardians – Love For A Price
B2. The Roks – Hey Joe
B3. The Lost Generation – They Tell Me
B4. The Spades – We Sell Soul
B5. Neal Ford & The Fanatics – Bitter Bells
B6. The Iguanas – Leaving You Baby

NOTES


Volume 17 of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series. Fourth of 5 Texas volumes.

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VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOLUME 18 - COLORADO

                


Various – Highs In The Mid Sixties Volume 18: Colorado
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10027
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 18
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock
                

SIDE A.

           


A1. The Astronauts – Come Along Baby
A2. The Soul – Have It All Your Way
A3. The Trolls – I Don't Recall
A4. The Trolls – Stupid Girl
A5. The Poor – She's Got The Time (She's Got The Changes)
A6. The Soothsayers – I Don't Know
A7. The Moonrakers – I Don't Believe
A8. Sur Royal Da Count – Scream Mother Scream

SIDE B.

             


B1. Our Gang – Careless Love
B2. The Moonrakers – Baby Please Don't Go
B3. The Moonrakers – I'm All Right
B4. The Lidos – Since I Last Saw You
B5. The Rainy Daze – Fe Fi Fo Fum
B6. The Doppler Effect – God Is Alive In Argentina
B7. The Monocles – Psychedelic (That's Where It's At)
B8. The Elopers – Music To Smoke Bananas By

NOTES


Volume 18 of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series.

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VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOLUME 19 - MICHIGAN PART 3

            


Various – Highs In The Mid Sixties Volume 19: Michigan Part 3
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10028
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 19
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock
                    
      
SIDE A.

                  

          
A1. The Tempests – Look Away
A2. The Saharas – This Mornin'
A3. The Decisions – Tears, Tears
A4. The Royal Shandels – Be Careful With Your Carful
A5. The Ju Ju's – I'm Really Sorry
A6. The French Church – Without Crying
A7. The Oxford 5 – Gloria

SIDE B.

     


B1. The Iguanas – Again And Again
B2. The Beaubiens – Times Passed
B3. The Bells Of Rhymny – She'll Be Back
B4. The Chessmen – You Can't Catch Me
B5. The French Church – Slapneck 1943
B6. The Assortment – Bless Our Hippy Home
B7. The Orange Wedge – From The Womb To The Tomb

NOTES


Volume 19 of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series.

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VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOLUME 20 - L.A. PART 4
     


Various – Highs In The Mid Sixties Volume 20: L.A. Part 4
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10029
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 20
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock
            

SIDE A.

               


A1. Rain – E.S.P.
A2. The Mugwumps – Bald Headed Woman
A3. The Green Beans – Who Needs You
A4. The Gigolos – She's My Baby
A5. The Human Expression – Calm Me Down
A6. The Rumblers – I Don't Need You No More
A7. Aftermath – Gloria

SIDE B.

                


B1. The Agents
– Gotta Help Me
B2. The Avengers – It's Hard To Hide
B3. The Avengers – Open Your Eyes
B4. The Bees – Forget Me Girl
B5. The Dovers – The Third Eye
B6. The No-Na-Mees – Just Wanna Be Myself
B7. The Last Word – Sleepy Hollow

NOTES


Volume 20 of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series.


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VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE NID SIXTIES VOLUME 21 - OHIO PART 2

                     

 
Various – Highs In The Mid Sixties Volume 21: Ohio Part 2
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10030
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 21
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock
                

SIDE A.

                


A1. The Backdoor Society – I'm The Kind
A2. The Unknown Kind – Who Cares
A3. It's Them – Baby I Still Want Your Lovin'
A4. The Epics – White Collar House
A5. The Endless – Prevailing Darkness
A6. The Endless – Tomorrow's Song
A7. The Beau Denturies – Straight Home


SIDE B.

              


B1. The Pictorian Skiffuls
– In A While
B2. Baron Thomas & The Blue Crystals – Tension
B3. The Panicks – Treat Me Right
B4. The Hazards – Tinted Green
B5. The Wild Things – Another Colored Ink Drawing
B6. The Four O'Clock Balloon – Dark Cobble Street
B7. Thee Young Generation – Paperback Minds

NOTES


Volume 21 of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series.

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VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE NID SIXTIES VOLUME 22 - THE SOUTH PART 2
                  


Various – Highs In The Mid Sixties Volume 22: The South Part 2
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10031
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 22
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock
                     
     
SIDE A.

              

    
A1. Daze Of The Week
– One Night Stand
A2. The Dick Watson Five – Cold Clear World
A3. The Nomads – Time Remains
A4. Creatures, Inc. – Letters Of Love
A5. Evil Enc. Group – Hey You
A6. Evil Enc. Group – The Point Is
A7. The Flys – Reality Composition No. 1

SIDE B.

    


B1. The Counts IV – Spoonful
B2. Jimmy & The Offbeats – Stronger Than Dirt
B3. Jimmy & The Offbeats – I Ain't No Miracle Worker
B4. The Rondells – One More Chance
B5. Rick & Ronnie – Don't Do Me This Way
B6. The 5 – I'm No Good
B7. The Countdowns – Cover Of Night

NOTES


Volume 22 of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series.

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VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE NID SIXTIES VOLUME 23 - TEXAS PART 5
              


Various – Highs In The Mid Sixties Volume 23: Texas Part 5
Label:AIP Records – AIP 10038
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 23
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock
                


SIDE A.

                 


A1. The Wind – Don't Take Your Love Away
A2. The Lost Generation – Let Me Out
A3. Gaylon Ladd – Her Loving Way
A4. Kenny Wayne & The Kamotions – A Better Day's A Comin'
A5. Larry Mack – Last Day Of The Dragon
A6. Wilshire Express – Lose Your Money
A7. Jimmy C. & The Chelsea Five – Leave Me Alone

SIDE B.

             


B1. The Blox – Hangin' Out
B2. Gaylon Ladd – Repulsive Situation
B3. Sterling Damon – Rejected
B4. The Shayds – Search The Sun
B5. The Children – Enough Of What I Need
B6. Sweet Smoke – Morning Dew

NOTES

The final volume in this series of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series.

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Question Mark And The Mysterians: (3 CD)

 

? and the Mysterians (or Question Mark and the Mysterians) are an American garage rock band from Bay City and Saginaw in Michigan, initially active between 1962 and 1969. Much of the band's music


consisted of electric organ-driven garage rock and an enigmatic image inspired by the 1957 Japanese science fiction film The Mysterians. In addition, the band's sound was also marked by the raw, resonating lead vocals of "?" (Question Mark, the stage name of Rudy Martínez), making Question Mark and the Mysterians one of the earliest groups whose musical style is described as punk rock. Their music and imagery were highly influential on later bands.
                        

It only took one song, the organ-driven number one smash "96 Tears," to make ? & the Mysterians into

garage rock legends. Eccentric frontman Question Mark (actually spelled "?," once he had his name legally changed) cultivated an aura of mystery by never appearing in public without a pair of wraparound sunglasses; he frequently claimed he had been born on Mars and lived among the dinosaurs in a past life, and that voices from the future had revealed he would be performing "96 Tears" in the year 10,000.
                    

On a more earthly level, the Mysterians' sound helped lay down an important part of the garage rock

blueprint, namely the low-budget sci-fi feel of the Farfisa and Vox organs (most assumed that "96 Tears" had featured the former, but ? later remembered using the latter). What was more, they were one of the first Latino rock groups to have a major hit, and ?'s sneering attitude made him one of the prime suspects in the evolution of garage rock into early punk.
                       

The band signed to Pa-Go-Go Records (based in San Antonio, Texas and run by Rudy "Tee" Gonzales)

in 1966 and released its first and most acclaimed single, "96 Tears", in the early part of that year. "96 Tears" became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and propelled the group to a 15-month period of national prominence.[9] Their debut album, 96 Tears, followed. Though Question Mark and the Mysterians were unable to replicate their success with their later recordings, and are thus deemed a "one-hit wonder", they did manage to reach the singles charts on five occasions.
                         

Now blessed with national distribution, "96 Tears" raced up the pop charts and went all the way to number one in the fall of 1966, becoming one of garage rock's all-time classics. The band's first album,

naturally also titled 96 Tears, was released by the end of the year, as was its follow-up single, "I Need Somebody," which just missed the Top 20. Released in early 1967, "Can't Get Enough of You Baby" was a minor hit, but the group's second album, Action, sold disappointingly; moreover, Cameo-Parkway was experiencing financial difficulties, and was later taken over by ABKCO chief Allen Klein.
                      

The Mysterians departed, recording singles for Capitol in 1968 and Tangerine and Super K in 1969, to

no commercial avail (during this period, bassist Mel Schacher served a short stint in the group prior to joining Grand Funk Railroad). They also cut an album for Ray Charles' TRC label that went unreleased. Though they disbanded in 1969, the band has regrouped and released additional material over the years. "96 Tears" was listed at number 210 on the 2004 Rolling Stone list The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
                 

QUESTION MARK AND THE MYSTERIANS + 4 BONUS TRACKS 1966

         



Question Mark And The Mysterians – 96 Tears + 4 Bonus Tracks
Label: Anthology – ANT 30.11
Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release
Country: Italy
Released: 1966    
Genre: Rock
Style: Rock & Roll, Psychedelic Rock, Garage Rock

TRACKS

                   


01. I Need Somebody    2:12
02. Stormy Monday
Written-By – Aaron T. Bone Walker   2:26
03. You're Telling Me Lies    2:28
04. Ten O'Clock    2:10
05. Set Aside    2:59
06. Up Side    2:49
07. "8" Teen    2:45
08. Don't Tease Me    1:36
09. Don't Break This Heart Of Mine    1:50
10. Why Me    1:35
11. Midnight Hour    2:32
12. 96 Tears    2:55
13. Do Something To Me   2:32
Written-By – Calvert, Marzano, Neumann
14. Love Me Baby    2:57
15. Ain't It A Shame    2:15
16. Turn Around Baby    2:09

LINE - UP


Bass Guitar – Frank Lugo
Drums – Eddie Serrato
Lead Guitar – Bobby Balderrama
Lead Vocals – ? (Question Mark)
Organ – Frank Rodriguez
Written-By – Robert Martinez (tracks: 1, 3 to 12, 14 to 16)

Flac Size: 210 MB

QUESTION MARK AND THE MYSTERIANS - ACTION 1967

               




? & The Mysterians – Action
Label: Move – MOVE 3001
Format:    CD, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release 1994
Country: US
Released: 1967
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock

TRACKS

                 


01. Girl (You Captivate Me)    2:19
02. Can't Get Enough Of You Baby    1:57
03. Got To    2:23
04. I'll Be Back    2:02
05. Shout (Part 1 And 2)    5:28
06. Hangin' On A String    2:14
07. Smokes    1:52
08. It's Not Easy    2:44
09. Don't Hold It Against Me    1:59
10. Just Like A Rose    2:12
11. Do You Feel It    2:24

BONUS TRACKS


13. Midnight Hour  (Unrelease Version)   2:30
14. 96 Tears (Unrelease Version)   3:03

LINE - UP


Bass – Frank Lugo
Drums – Edward Serrato
Guitar – Robert Balderrama
Keyboards – Frankie Rodriguez
Vocals – Rudy "?" Martinez


Flac Size: 212 MB

QUESTION MARK AND THE MYSTERIANS - MORE ACTION 1999

                               


The year 1999 brought the release of another, somewhat better-produced two-disc set of re-recordings, More Action, this time released on Cavestomp! (it was later condensed into the 2001 single-disc release Feel It!: The Very Best of Question Mark & the Mysterians).

LINE - UP


Backing Vocals – Robert Lee Balderrama, Frank Rodriguez
Bass – Big Frank Lugo
Drums – Robert Martinez
Guitar – Robert Lee Balderrama
Keyboards – Little Frank Rodriguez Jr.
Vocals – ?

Question Mark & The Mysterians – More Action
Label: Cavestomp! Records – CS! 5002-2
Format: 2 x CD, Album, Enhanced
Country: US
Released: May 25, 1999
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Garage Rock, Power Pop

DISC 1.

   


01. Don't Give It Up Now    3:36
02. Feel It    3:27
03. Hangin' On A String    2:22
04. 96 Tears    3:09
05. Girl (You Captivate Me)    2:20
06. Can't Get Enough Of You Baby    2:13
07. Ain't It A Shame?    3:02
08. Cheree    3:46
09. Beachcomber    1:52
10. It's Not Easy    2:58
11. I'll Be Back    2:29

Flac Size: 225 MB

DISC 2.

                   


01. That's How Strong My Love Is    3:31
02. Love Me Baby (Cherry July)    2:40
03. Sally Go Round The Roses    3:57
04. Don't Hold It Against Me    2:03
05. Do You Feel It?    2:56
06. Satisfaction    3:52
07. Strollin' With The Mysterians    2:42
08. Are You For Real?    2:45
09. I'll Be Back    2:24

BONUS TRACK        

    
10. 96 Tears (En Espanol)   5:18

Flac Size: 222 MB