The tracks range from folk rock to garage and heavier psych numbers, an incredible array of sounds, making for a wonderfully interesting listening experience. As always, many obscure bands are included
and serve as an excellent source for collectors, an incredible aid in their quest for lost gems and previously unknown acts alike. The sound quality of the recordings is remarkable, especially considering the rarity of many of the releases included. It is truly a futile effort to select particular tracks for specific recognition as the set includes a run of the gamut of every sort of psychedelia and beauty does indeed lie in the ears of the beholder.
21. VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: FLORIDA IN THE 60s Vol. 4 2015
Totaling twenty-six tracks, “Psychedelic States: Florida In The 60’s Vol. 4” actually caters to the teen garage rock sounds of the era rather than acid-drenched dementia. Untrained and untamed, but quaking
with enthusiasm, the bands heard on the disc relied on little more than a few standard chords to carry their songs, while roller rink keyboards and thrashing drums complete the scene. Rock and roll was meant to be fun and simple, and “Psychedelic States: Florida In The 60s Vol. 4” ideally illustrates the right attitudes and motives behind the efforts of these bands whose hearts were true and whose contributions are an important part of musical history.
Various – Psychedelic States: Florida In The 60s Vol. 4
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-276
Series: Psychedelic States – 21
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2015
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock
TRACKS
01. Dave & The Wanderers – My Heart Is In Pain 2:22
Written By – Fernandez
Written-By – Driggs, El Bisco, Gonzales, Vazquez
02. The Absolutes – Yesterday, I 2:23
Written-By – The Absolutes
03. A Quest – Message In A Bottle 5:34
Guitar – Mike Pinera
Written-By – Ben Schultz
04. New Generations – Love Don't Pay 2:12
0Written By – Lear, Neher
05. Sweet Young Things – I Remember 2:13
Written-By – A. Costello, P. Bartels
06. The Bitter Ind – Hands Are Only To See 2:01
Written-By – David Brown
07. The Wrong Numbers – The Way I Feel 2:55
Written-By – Shively, Gore
08. Scotlind Yarde – Shadows In The Dark 3:09
Written-By – Hardy, Murchison
09. Sir Michael & The Sounds – Love Your Fellow Man 2:26
Written-By – Mike Elworth
10. The Jesters – I'll Laugh At You 2:07
Written-By – Wally Frederickson
11. Certain Amount – Is This The Dream 2:32
Written-By – Rod Argent
12. Castaways Five – Revenge 2:12
Written-By – B. Augsburg, D. Frania
13. The Vandals – We're The Vandals 1:43
Written-By – Bucci, Terry
14. The Non - Pareils–Painter Man 3:42
Written-By – McDougal, Reynolds
15. The Limey's – Come Back 2:47
Writen-By – A. Gennard, S. Gennard
16. The Fugue – So Lonely 3:33
Written-By – Clarke, Nash, Hicks
17. The Raven – Now She's Gone 2:42
Written-By – A. Schweikert
18. The Stix And Stonz – The World 2:26
Written-By – Larry Sharp
19. Ecumenical Drugstore – I'd Really Like To Watch You Fly 2:47
Written-By – E. Sanford
20. Rhythm's Children – Hard To Believe 1:50
Written By – J. Phillips
21. Hill – Reflections 2:42
Written By – C. Mason, C. Peters
22. Scotlind Yarde – Why 2:36
Written-By – Hardy, Murchison
23. Bryllig & The Nymbol Swabes – Now You're Gone 2:07
Written-By – N. Uhrig, T. Foshee
24. The (Fab) Phatons – I've Got That Feeling 2:29
Written-By – Ray Davies
25. The Crypt – Love, I'll Never Know 2:49
Written By – J. Hampton
26. Mustard Jar – Try It 1:33
Written-By – Levine, Bellack
Flac Size: 317 MB
22. VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: MISSURI IN THE 60s (2CD) 2017
Anyone familiar with Gear Fab’s Psychedelic States series has grown to expect only the cream of the
crop of selections, and this Missouri installment will not fail to impress them. Fans of folk psych, pop psych, garage psych and heavy psych alike will be pleased with the amazingly varied array of bands and songs included. Obviously a labor of love, much time has been devoted to locating and including material to suit even the most discreet collectors, while never failing to please the casual listener as well.
Various – Psychedelic States: Missouri In The 60s
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-282
Series: Psychedelic States – 22
Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2017
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock
CD1.
01. The Nightcaps – Tell My Baby
02. Larry Knight & The Upsetters – Everything Gone's Wrong
03. The Unknowns – You Could Help Me Ease The Pain
04. The Intruders – I'll Go On
05. The Happy Return – To Give You Lovin'
06. Roy & The Bristols – It's Your Fault
07. Symbols – What You've Shown
08. Jekyl & The Hydes – To Forgive Is Devine
09. The Esquires – She's My Woman
10. The Blue Velvets – Don't Leave Me This Way
11. The Catalinas – Talkin' Bout You Now
12. The Fab(ulous) Four – I'm Always Doing Something Wrong
13. Chesmann Square – Circles
14. The Vectors – Paisley Haze
15. The Herde – Mister You're A Better Man Than I
16. The Guise – Biographical Except File 6319Q
17. The Cholos – Last Laugh
18. The Coachmen – Too Many Reasons
19. St. Petersburg Paradox – Won't You Take Me
20. Electric Sensation – Goodbye Boy
21. The Clann – Tall Towers
22. The Blazers – I Don't Need You
23. The Lyndells – Kapo
24. The Kyks – Where Are You
25. Hoss & The Lords – Merry Go Round
26. Oliver's Warlocks – It's No Use
27. The Body – Go Naked In The Rain
01. The Xtreems - Facts Of Life
02. The Unknowns – You Want Me Too
03. The Vandals – You Lied To Me
04. The Last Resort – I'm Going To Fight
05. The Statics – Again And Again
06. The Ovaitt Brothers – How I Can
07. Cole And The Embers – Love Won't Hurt You
08. The Aardvarks – Unicorn Man
09. Those Few – It's All Right
10. Kempion – Red Sunrise
11. The Esquires – Settle Down
12. B.J. And The Hobson Brothers – Mad Sad Man
13. The Rogues – Oh Why
14. The Squires – Wonderin'
15. The Unknowns – The Modern Era
16. The Four Of Us – She's No Fool
17. The Belaeraphon Expedition – All We Really Need Is Love
18. The Truth – I Can
19. Morning Starr – If I Didn't Want To See You Anymore
20. The Loved Ones – Life Of My Own
21. The Guise – News
22. The Last Exit – Early In The Morning
23. The Inquirers – Never Meant To Be
24. The Intruders – Total Raunch
25. The Others – Watermelon Man
26. The Happy Return – Longed For
27. Summit – The Darkness
Flac Size: 377 MB
23. VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: WEST VIRGINIA IN THE 60s 2020
The majority of songs heard on Psychedelic States: West Virginia in the 60s point towards the moody side of the pond. Low-fi production values, paired with minor key melodies, yearning vocals, squeaky
keyboards and reedy guitar riffs are indeed staples here. Comprised of a generous 29 tracks, Flys, Evil Enc. Group, Satisfied Minds, Mojos, Long Brothers and Mysterians are only a handful of the combos included in the package. Covering a wildly creative period in music that has yet to be surpassed, Psychedelic States: West Virginia in the 60s captures eager youngsters emulating the exciting sounds of beat pop, folk rock and soul with rose-colored glasses and energy to spare.
Various – Psychedelic States: West Virginia In The 60s
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-293
Series: Psychedelic States – 23
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: Jan 17, 2020
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock
TRACKS
01. Al's Dynamics – Disappointed In You
02. Mojos – What She's Done
03. Long Brothers – Dream Girl
04. Flys – Be What You Is
05. Second Set – Picture Window
06. Plastic Menagerie – Hold Your Baby Close
07. Sabres – Need Your Lovin'
08. Mysterians – Walking Home
09. Pee Wee & The Prophets – I'm So Tired
10. Evil Enc. Group – Hey You
11. Barracuda's – Nobody
12. Satisfied Minds – I Can't Take It
13. New Mason Dixons – Back Up
14. Rondeus – Anymore
15. Scarlets – If I Had A Girl
16. Mojos – Go
17. J.T. & The Trolls – I Can't Believe It
18. Blue Creed – Need A Friend
19. Esquires – Boo Hoo Hoo
20. King James & The Royal Jesters – I Get A Feeling
21. Long Brothers – Lonely Time
22. Evil Enc. Group – The Point Is
23. Lost Soul – For You
24. Flys – Reality Composition #1
25. Royal (The Royals Band) – Star Goddess
26. Sons Of Liberty – Love Babe
27. Fantastic Emanons – Duh
28. Mysterians – My Little Girl
29. Plastic Menagerie – Tryin' To Come Back
Flac Size: 370 MB
24.VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: THE DAKOTAS IN THE 60s 2020
While none of the acts appearing on ‘Psychedelic States: Dakotas In The 60s’ achieved mainstream
success, a number of these entries did net regional recognition and are remembered fondly by those who were there. Unlike recent times, back in the sixties, local radio stations supported their homegrown artists by airing their vinyl efforts and gigs were plenty, leading many bands to be looked upon as real deal superstars in and around their vicinity. Striking a taunting swagger, ‘Watch Me’ by the Tracers signs on as a memorable cut on the collection, along with a pair of brash and brawny tunes from the Embermen Five – ‘Fire In My Heart’ and ‘Baby I’m Forgettin’ You’ – as well as ‘Ride On’ from the
Torres that resonates with poptastic melodies and achingly boyish vocals. Other strong songs on ‘Psychedelic States: The Dakotas In The 60s’ are the stirring acid-laced rock of ‘I Love Life’ by the Dischords and ‘Did Ya Need To Know?’ from Dale Gregory & the Shouters, which hammers a thumping Bo Diddley inspired beat to a splash of quirky guitar and piano interludes.
Various – Psychedelic States: The Dakotas In The 60s
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-296
Series: Psychedelic States – 24
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: Dec 15, 2020
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock
TRACKS
01. The Embermen Five – Baby I'm Forgettin' You 2:20
Written-By – Herb Parker Jr.
02. Lost Souls – Artificial Rose 2:24
Written-By – Ernie Maresca, Jimmy Curtiss
03. The Mystifying Monarchs – Soldier Of Fortune 2:11
Written-By – Jerome Roed
04. Pawnbrokers – Someday 2:00
Written-By – Kent Richey, Mike Naylor, Steve Hanson
05. The Tracers – Watch Me 1:50
Written-By – Jack M. Dunham
06. The Trenchmen – Chains On My Heart 2:33
Written-By – Greg Jordahl
07. The Train – You Make Me Feel Alright 1:59
Written-By – The Train
08. The Rejects – Wild One 2:56
Written-By – Dave Karakash
09. The Trippers – Watch Yourself 2:45
Written-By – Robert Yeazel
10. The Keepers – A Summers Dream 2:13
Written By – C. Harrington
11. Dynamic Dischords – Passageway (To Your Heart) 3:36
Written-By – Mel Bruns, Tom Rodine
12. The Bleach Boys – Wine, Wine, Wine 2:23
Written-By – Billy Joe Shine, David Swartz, Gene Haufler, Jack Allday, Mario Daboub
13. The Cornerstones – You Rule Me 1:42
Written-By – Stephen Rood
14.The Chateaux – Reference Man Part 1 2:45
Wri tten-By – Bob Ellison
15. The Bird Dogs – Shoppin' Around 3:00
Written-By – Dennis Kuper
16. Dale Gregory & The Shouters – Did Ya Need To Know? 1:59
Written-By – The Shouters
17. The Inner Light – Temptation 2:27
Written-By – Dick Steffes
18. The Pawnbrokers – Realize 2:05
Written-By – Blake English, Kent Richey, Paul Rogne, Steve Hanson
19. The Ride – Sunshine 3:17
Written-By – Bill Williams, Bob Kenny, Doug Lund, Gordon Johnson, Terry Rathbun
20. Dischords – I Love Life 3:56
Written-By – Mel Bruns, Tom Rodine
21. The X - Men–Untill I Leave 2:22
Written-By – Gary Johnson, Mike Connor
22. The Mighty Magnificent 7 – Our Love 3:55
Written-By – Walter Moorhouse
23. The Trenchmen – Travel With Me 2:33
Written-By – Greg Jordahl
24. The Treasures – Valley Of The Broken Hearts 2:45
Written-By – Jerry Jacobson, Paul Hubbard
25. The Tracers – She Said Yeah 1:37
Written By – George Roderick, R. Jackson, S. Christy
26. The Torres – Ride On 2:45
Written-By – Fritz Leigh
27. Those Of Us – Without You 2:22
Written-By – Gary L. Johnson, Michael Connor
28. The Lost Souls – It's Not Fair 2:03
Written-By – Gloria Hovland
29. The Dynamic Hursmen – You Tell Me Why 2:52
Written-By – Ron Elliott
30. The Mystifying Monarchs – I'm In Misery 2:17
Written-By – Jerome Roed
31. Gemini 6 – Two Faced Girls 2:21
Written-By – Doug Johnson
32. The Embermen Five – Fire In My Heart 2:15
Written-By – Herb Parker Jr.
Flac Size: 333 MB
25.VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: KENTUCKY IN THE 60s (2CD) 2022
The majority of selections spread across these platters creak and squeak with youthful charm and naivity. Frustration prevails, as these teens snarl, whine and sob about girls who reject their affection. Or girls they are in love with who have no clue they even exist. Simply structured songs, maximized by
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raw-boned singing and playing, pose as picture-perfect illustrations of genuine garage rock. A couple of basic guitar chords, snaring hooks, rickety keyboard arrangements, the shaking of a tambourine and feral drumming complete the enthused energy propelling the tunes. Reams of static fuzz licks carpet ‘I’m Gonna Stay’ by the Moxies, the Clock Work Orange’s ‘Do Me Right Now’ projects an edgy urgency, ‘Say Now Baby’ from the Jades logs on as a staggering rampage of distorted jamming, ‘I Realize’ by the Casuals is highlighted by a swinging break, and the Elite UFO’s ‘Now Who’s Good Enough’ is practically a step by step rehash of ‘Louie Go Home’ from Paul Revere and the Raiders.
Various – Psychedelic States: Kentucky In The 60s
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-300
Series: Psychedelic States – 25
Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: Jan 21, 2022
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock
CD1.
01. Casuals Incorporated – I Realize
02. Berkshire 7 – Bring Your Love
03. Emotions – Everyman
04. The M'Pax – Mistakes
05. Sole Society – Wait For You
06. The Sound Of The Zounds –Me And My Girl
07. Them U.S.A. – No You Won’t
08. The New Dawn – Listen To The Music
09. The Misfits – Two, Three Or Twelve
10. The Mags – Can’t Get Enough
11. The Marquee Monsters – Laws And Restrictions
12. The Scavengers – I Don’t Need Her Now
13. The Moxies – Please Don’t Go
14. The Saxons – I’ll Go Wandering
15. Clock Work Orange – Do Me Right Now
16. The Clydes – Gonna Put You Down
17. The Exceptions – Still On The Run
18. The Nite Owls – Act Your Age
19. The Outcasts – Winds Escape
20. Sir Arthur & Co. – Next Time
21. The Us Four – The Alligator
22. Them U.S.A. – Her Kind
23. The Tempo's – All That I Really Want
24. The Waters– Day In And Out
25. The New Lime – The Perfect Girl
26. Pepper Crystals – Now I’ve Gotta Stay
27. Unit VI – About That Time
28. The Young Vibrations – World Of Love
29. The Blue Vistas – Four Inches Above The Knees
30. The Alphabetical Order – All Over the World
31. The Fabulous Shantels – Remain Unknown
01. The Moxies – I’m Gonna Stay
02. The Mersey Beats U.S.A. – Does She Or Doesn’t She
03. The Maltese – You Better Stop
04. The Sunday Funnies – Sunny Covington Avenue
05. The Pop-Korn – The Look in Her Eyes
06. The Outcasts – Loving You Sometimes
07. The Saxons – She’s All Wrong
08. The Ovations – I’ll Cry
09. The Sound Extraction – I Feel Like Crying
10. One Of Hours – It’s Best
11. Male Species – Goin’ Away
12. The Jades – Say Now Baby
13. The Fanatics – Bright Lights
14. Jack Holiday – Doncha Wish You Could
15. The Hearby – The Harm I Do
16. New Musical Express – Child Of The Midnight Sun
17. The Children – I Long to See Her
18. The Chateaus – I’m The One
19. The Elite U.F.O. – Now Who’s Good Enough
20. The Bad Seeds – King Of The Soap Box
21. The Dingos – You Don’t Want Me
22. The Exiles – Come On
23. Sir Arthur & Co. – She’s Still On My Mind
24. New Musical Express – Wrong Side Of Love
25. Clock Work Orange – Your Golden Touch
26. The Indigos – Silver And Gold
27. The Pop-Korn – I Can’t Walk Away
28. The Torquès – It’s Me Not You
29. The Vibrators – Bad Girl
30. The Rogues – Children Of The 3rd November
31. The Wanted & Co. – Why
PART 1. Volume 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 HERE
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PART 3. Volume 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 HERE
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