Various: Psychedelic States (In The 60s) Part 5 (Vol. 21-22-23-24-25)

 

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

Flac Size: 347 MB

CD2.

                 

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

THE OUTCASTS

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

Flac Size: 359 MB

CD2.

                        

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

Flac Size: 386 MB

 PART 1. Volume  1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 HERE
PART 2. Volume  5 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 HERE
PART 3. Volume  11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 HERE

 PART 4. Volume 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 HERE

Various - Psychedelic States (In The 60s) - Part 4 (Volume: 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20)

 

16. VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: COLORADO IN THE 60s 2007

                                

(2-CD Set) Finally, after nearly 4 years in the making, we visit the Centennial state! 13 unreleased

tracks and 33 rare and never before comped 45s make this the release of the year for fans of psychedelia and garage rock! Nationally known bands such as the Boenzee Creek, Lothar & the Hand People and the Moonrakers all make appearances here with rare recordings from the 60s. 31 artists, 48 tracks in total. Remembering places like the Exodus, The Psychiatrist,The Posh, The Bird,The Cinimon Cinder,La Petites,even the Rugged Room with out the music to go with those memorys is hard, to say the least. With this album one is transported back to an era of spare change, bellbottoms, sandels,Hair,

when Love and Peace abounded, and there were flowers in that long hair.For those of you seeking to recreate that era, The 60's in Colorado, in your own home or car,or any where when the mood strikes you, this is the album, a true to life blast from the past. Where did you hang out? It's who you were listening to.
                            

Various – Psychedelic States: Colorado In The 60s
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-227
Series: Psychedelic States – 16
Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2007
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock

CD1.

                             

01. The Monocles–Psychedelic (That's Where It's At)   2:17
Written-By – Hirschfield Floth, Hull, Casseday
Written-By [Uncredited] – Behm
02. The Soothsayers–I Don't Know   2:25
Written By – G. Finney
Written-By – Van Omen
03. Poor–She's Got The Time (She's Got The Changes)   1:52
Written-By – Tom Shipley
04. Magic–Stomach   2:12
Written-By – Bill Cone
05. Poor–My Mind Goes High   2:47
Written-By – Clough, Crowley-Crumm
06. The Chasers–Unchain My Heart   2:48
Written-By – Agnes Vivian Jones, Freddy James
07. White Lightning–Leaves   3:04
Producer – Norman Petty
Written-By – Ron Ellis
08. The Boenzee Cryque–Candy Coated Lady   1:32
Written-By – Rusty Young
09. Teardrops–Sweet, Sweet Sadie   2:12
Written-By – Ron Myers
10. The Obvious–Here I Stood Before You   2:14
Written By – T. Paul
Written-By – Jimerfield
11. The Ceeds–Louie, Come Home   2:43
Written-By – The Ceeds
Written-By [Uncredited] – Mark Lindsay, Paul Revere
12. The Fogcutters–It's My World   2:59
Written-By – Cameron
13. The Trolls–That's The Way My Love Is   2:00
Written-By – Fred Brescher
14. The Doppler Effect–God Is Alive In Argentina   3:15
Written-By – Garmon, McDonald
15. The Teeny Titans–Don't Cry Girl   2:04
Written By – Tarvin, Wyant
Written-By – Siegert
16. The Chasers–Believe Me   1:45
Written-By – Myers, Rivera, Frase, Valdez
17. Our Gang–Rapunzel   1:57
Written-By – Rick Fooshee
18. The Soothsayers–Please Don't Be Mad   2:18
Written-By – D. VanOmen, Gibson
19. The Chandells–We Are The Ones   2:01
Written-By – David McBee, Marty Spritzer
20. The Trolls–I Don't Recall   2:37
Written-By – R. Gonzalez
21. Eighth Penny Matter–Moment In Time   4:23
Written-By – Brent Warren
22. Misirlous–Barney Oldfield   2:48
Written-By – The Misirlous
23. The Soul–Have It All Your Way   3:09
Written-By – The Soul
24. The Soothsayers–Black Nor Blue   1:52
Producer – Gary Sallee
Written-By – Sallee, Gibson

Flac Size: 286 MB

CD2.

                      

01. The Elopers–Music To Smoke Bananas By   2:05
Written-By – J. Ridge, Jr., Weatherington
02. The Obvious–I Don't Believe   2:19
Written By – T. Paul
Written-By – Jimerfield
03. The Jades–I'm Leaving You   2:57
Written-By – Shepard
04. The Flame Outs–I Won't Cry   2:43
Written-By – Berry, Mravak
05. Super Band–Acid Indigestion   3:43
Written-By – Greenspoon, Yeazel
06. The Moonrakers–Ode To Miss Representation (Van's Song)   2:38
Written-By – Van Dorn
07. Lothar & The Hand People–TV Weatherman   2:30
Written-By – Richard Weisman, John Emelin, Paul Conly
08. The Boenzee Cryque–I've Never Known A Girl   2:28
Written-By – Malcolm Mitchell
09. Penetration–The Longer You Hang Around   2:56
Written-By – Penetration
10. The Golden Gate Doorknob–Grass Roots   2:19
Written-By – E.J. Quinn
11. Eighth Penny Matter–Rain   5:05
Written-By – Brent Warren
12. The Soothsayers–Do You Need Me?   2:11
Producer – Gary Sallee
Written By, Written-By – Sallee
Written-By – Van Omen
13. The Ceeds*–Motherless Children   2:56
Lyrics By – Clapton
Music By [Uncredited] – Traditional
14. White Lightning–Blue Man (Peace Of Mind)   2:40
Written-By – Ron Ellis
15. Collection–Face The Really   3:16
Written-By – Terry Ewbank
16. The Higher Elevation–Odyssey   2:55
Written-By – Phillips*, Floth
17. Big Bird & The Steam Shovel–(What's Happening At) The Psychiatrist   2:51
Written-By – Dik Darnell
18. The Flame Outs–Fun Girl   2:46
Written-By – Mravak*
19. The Fantastic Zoo–Light Show   2:21
Written-By – Eric Karl
20. The Ceeds–Too Many People   2:23
Written-By – Jim Pons
21. The Fabulous Raindrops–People Need A Beat   3:12
Written-By – Ricky Martinez
22. The Fogcutters–That's Where I'll Be   2:24
Written-By – Dean Kay, Ross
23. The Misirlous–Who Killed The Goose That Layed The Golden Egg?   2:55
Written-By –The Misirlous
24. The Ceeds–You Won't Do That   3:14
Written-By – Todd Ballantine

Flac Size: 325 MB

17. VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: WISCONSIN IN THE 60s 2008

                 

This volume, the 17th in the series, spotlights the raw garage bands of Wisconsin, and like the previous Psychedelic States volumes, it's heavy on spirit and energy but runs pretty low on originality (and even lower on recorded sound quality).  That Gear Fab is making this stuff available is marvelous, though,

not so much because a perfect lost rock gem might turn up one day on one of these collections (it doesn't seem likely), but because this is really the sound of suburban America singing circa 1965-1967. It's folk music of a sort, the voice of a national community that had no idea it was a community. It didn't matter if you were a garage band in Arkansas or Wisconsin, Boston or San Diego. Come Saturday night you plugged in, turned up, and pretended it was Shea Stadium. It may have been history on a very small stage, but it was history, and it rattled plenty of windowpanes.
                

Various – Psychedelic States: Wisconsin In The 60s
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-234
Series: Psychedelic States – 17
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2008
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock

TRACKS

                   

01. Gorde's Horde – I Don't Care   2:31
02. Mother's Worry – Can't Seem To Come Down   2:52
03. The Delcords – I Got Wise   2:25
04. Syndicate – Next 21st Of May   3:01
05. Pynk Peach Mob – Love Captured Me   1:44
06. The Shags – Dance Woman   2:47
07. The Sandmen – World Full Of Dreams   2:06
08. The Blue Boys – Hey Ho   2:28  
09. Zoo – Gonna Miss Me   2:04
10. The Orbits – Fuzzy   1:59
11. The Quest – Love  3:55
12. The Bacardis – Don't Sell Yourself   2:15
13. The Dynasty – I've Gotta Shout   2:25
14. The Rubber Band – My Baby Left Me   2:42
15. The Sunstone Lollypop – Never Sad   2:39
16. Those Lil' Ole Music Makers – Hitchhike   1:48
17. The Journeymen – Realities In Life   1:54
18. No Names – Take It From Me   2:44
19. Mother's Worry – Funky Good   2:44
20. Pynk Peach Mob – No Tears   2:06
21. The Shags – Cause I Love You   2:40
22. Road Runners – It's So Hard   2:25
23. Zoo – Sometimes   2:11
24. The Voyagers – I'm So Lonely   3:04
25. Jack & The Beanstalks – Mood For Hurt   2:38
26. The Blue Boys – I Know     2:47
27. The Bacardis – This Time   2:28
28. The Quest – The Last Days   2:35
29. The Caliphs – Today, Tomorrow   2:06
30. The Sandmen) – You And I   1:48
31. The Voyagers – Away   2:08

Flac Size: 307 MB

18. VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: MISSISSIPPI IN THE 60s 2009

                 

Some great sounds of the sixties, Gear Fab heads to the great southern state of Mississippi where we

have found over 20 never before compiled tracks and a lot of others that haven't been heard in decades. Chock full of never before seen photos of many of these great bands. 29 tracks and 77 minutes of music.
                        

Various – Psychedelic States: Mississippi In The 60s
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-239
Series: Psychedelic States – 18
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2009
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Beat

TRACKS

              

01. Ravin' Blue – Love   2:03
02. The Lancers – Somebody Help Me   2:43
03. The Missing Links – Come Inside My Heart   2:18
04. Soule Survivors – Good-Bye   2:52
05. The Sandpypers – I Wanna Be Your Man   2:25
06. Strags – Psychedelic Soul   2:04
07. Kicks – Go Away, Go Away   2:15
08. James & The James Gang – Hey Girl   2:43
09. Ravin' Blue – Colors   2:22
10. The Soul Shakers – It Really Works    2:25  
11. The Herdsmen – Fed Up   2:22
12. The Kelts – Don't Go Away   2:50
13. Flower Power – Mt. Olympus   3:44
14. The Phinx – My Baby Don't Care   2:45
15. Substantial Evidence – Death Angel   2:46
16. Bob Morrison – I'm The Place   2:11
17. The Riviaires – Bad Girl   2:19
18. Joe Frank & The Knights – Can't Find A Way   2:27
19. Rick's Continentals – You Can Live It Up (But You Can't Live It Down)    2:07  
20. Strags – Seven Different Ways   1:56
21. Bridge – I Don't Think I'll Call You Again   3:01
22. Soule Survivors – Shadows  1:08
23. Ravin' Blue - It's Not Real   2:26  
24. The Reets – When You Brought Me  2:06
25. The Soul Shakers – Catch That Girl   2:49
26. The Continentals – No Other Love   2:14   
27. The One Way Street – Yard Dog   2:27
28. The Lancers – You've Got To Forget Her   2:21
29. Kicks – Love Is A Necessary Evil   2:00

Flac Size: 482 MB

19. VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: NEW YORK IN THE 60s Vol. 3 2011

                  

The fun here is in the verve and unabashed audacity of these bands. Tracks like “Tripsy” by Pebble Episode, the perhaps foolishly optimistic “We Got Time” by the Tweeds, and “Doctor Friend” (which

contains the unbelievable line “I know you’ve never studied medicine as such…”) by the Druids are long on punk conviction and delightfully trashy execution, but decidedly short on nuance and polish. Then there’s the track “Destruction,” which is chock-full of spooky organ, but is worth hearing mostly because the band had the inspired or, more likely, insane idea of calling themselves the Thrashing Butterflys of Divine Happiness. It was a heady time.
                

Various – Psychedelic States: New York In The 60s Vol. 3
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-252
Series: Psychedelic States – 19
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: Aug 2011
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock

TRACKS

                 

01. The Upward Movement – What Ever Happened To Us?   3:12
02. Sound Solution – Hide Your Face In Shame   2:58
03. The O'Aces – So Good   2:48
04. Pebble Episode – Tripsy   3:06
05. The Aggregation – You Lied To Me   2:02
06. Erik & The Smoke Ponies – I'll Give You More   2:03   
07. The Whether Bureau – White And Frosty   3:18  
08. The Tigermen – Love Me Girl   2:14   
09. Cucumber – Don't Make Me Cry   2:28
10. Luv Wons – Please Don't   2:30
11. The Tweeds – We Got Time   2:28
12. Fugitives – Mean Woman   2:22
13. The Overtones – Home Type Girl   2:42
14. Household Sponge – Second Best   2:16
15. The Chain Reaction – Ever Lovin' Man   2:25
16. Glass – And You Hurry   2:39
17. Tony Dee – Velvet Acid   2:42
18. III And A 1/2 – Don't Cry To Me Babe   2:42
19. The Druids – Doctor Friend   2:10   
20. Jazzmasters – Walkin'   2:21
21. Morning After – I Don't Need You Today   3:34
22. Sonic Lyne – Last Time    2:18  
23. Luv Wons – Summertime   2:17
24. The Peepl – Freedom   2:45
25. The Front End – The Real Thing   2:51
26. Mustache Wax – I'm Gonna Get You   2:19
27. The Thrashing Butterflys Of Divine Happiness – Destruction   10:02
28. The Thrashing Butterflys Of Divine Happiness – Destruction (Mono)   10:02

Flac Size: 457 MB

20. VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: MARYLAND IN THE 60s 2014

                  

Patterned after the spirit of heralded compilation albums such as “Pebbles,” “Back From The Grave,” “Mindrocker,” and “Psychedelic Unknowns,” the series points the laser beam at folks that never had hit singles, but may have been as big as the Beatles in the eyes of local fans. Or in some cases, the bands were so obscure their resumes consisted of playing only a handful of neighborhood gigs. A double album, “Psychedelic States: Maryland In The 60s” supplies a good look at an area that really hasn’t been covered much. Despite the title of the package , the majority of stuff here leans towards the garage rock side of the fence rather than surrealistic sojourns. Because these bands weren’t afforded the luxury of high-end production facilities and in certain circumstances, were still in the process of sharpening their chops, the recordings are raw and economical. But hey, that’s rock and roll, not Emerson, Lake and Palmer or Mariah Carey. Passion over polish, and enthusiasm over elegance is the name of the game.
              

Various – Psychedelic States: Maryland In The 60s 2014
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-272
Series: Psychedelic States – 20
Format: 2 x CD Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2014
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock

CD1.

01. The Henchmen – Get Off My Back
02. The Looms – It's True
03. The Second Hand Bitter Sweet – Please Don't Go
04. The New Diablos – Tangerine Guides
05. The Dagenites – The Fugitive
06. The Marauders – Hey Little Girl
07. The Piece Kor – All I Want Is My Baby Back
08. The Smacks– I've Been Fooling Around
09. The Koffee Beans – Been A Long Time
10. The Ides – Psychedelic Ride
11. The Creatures – Letters Of Love
12. The Juveniles – I Wish I Could
13. Attic Sounds – Shadows
14. The Invaders – Little Latin Lupe Lu
15. The Limits – I Want You All The Time
16. The Urch Perch –Sweet Life
17. Tomorrow's People– Cumberland Railroad
18. The Dagenites– I Don't Want To Try It Again
19. Bob Brady & The Con Chords– Savin' All My Love For You
20. The Executioners – You Won't Find Me
21. Cherry Pink Reason – In The World Of Our Own
22. Sodom & Gomorrah – Flower Children
23. Mike's Messengers – Gone And Left Me
24. Henchmen – She Still Loves You
25. Paper Cup – Watch Out
26. The Trespassers – Come With Me
27. The Shoremen – Dance, USA!

Flac Size: 387 MB

CD2.

01. The Bad Boys – Love
02. The Fallen Angels – Everything Would Be Fine
03. Jay Dee & The Chasers – I Do
04. The Persuaders – Τiny Little Seeds
05. The Koffee Beans –A ll My Life
06. Human Freedom & Security – I Was Wrong
07. The Souls Of Britton – J-J (Come Back To Me)
08. The New Diablos – I'm Fake
09. The Lost Tribe– Fools Live Alone
10. Brandi Laine – Haight Street Dream
11. The Hard Times – I Can't Wait Till Friday Comes
12. The Penmar Stompers – I Don't Know
13. The Stratfords – Throw Stones
14. The Marauders – Something For You
15. The Nunsuch – They Threw Sticks And Stones
16. The Piece Kor – Words Of The Raven
17. The Patriots – What A Drag It Is
18. The Dagenites – I'm Gone Slide
19. The Omegas – I Can't Believe
20. Summer's Misfits – Dawn
21. The New Diablos – Land Of Love
22. The Newports – Little Heart
23. Cherry Pink Reason – Carousel Of Dreams
24. The Shoremen – She's Bad
25. The Verdicts – Turtle Neck Sweaters
26. The Mad Hatters – I Need Love
27. The Urch Perch – Things I See

Flac Size: 454 MB

PART 1. Volume  1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 HERE
PART 2. Volume  5 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 HERE
PART 3. Volume  11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 HERE

To Be Continued...

Various: Psychedelic States (In The 60s) Part 3

 

Psychedelic States is a series of 1960s psychedelic rock and garage rock compilation albums, each focusing on artists from specific states. They were released by Gear Fab Records. Several states had more than one volume representing them. Several states had more than one volume representing them.

Garage rock (sometimes called garage punk or '60s punk) is a raw and energetic style of rock music that flourished in the mid-1960s, most notably in the United States and Canada, and has experienced a series of subsequent revivals. The style is characterized by basic chord structures played on electric guitars and other instruments, sometimes distorted through a fuzzbox, as well as often unsophisticated and occasionally aggressive lyrics and delivery. Its name derives from the perception that groups were often made up of young amateurs who rehearsed in the family garage, although many were professional.

                              

11. VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: OHIO IN THE 60s VOL. 1  (2005)

                           

As usual on the albums in this fine series, there are a handful of unearthed gems, a string of game attempts, and then a trail of also-rans (some of them quite enjoyably earnest or naïve, some of them out-and-out pedestrian). Ohio was, as the CD booklet notes, a "real hot bed" of garage rock activity in the

'60s. A few bands (the Outsiders, the Choir, the Human Beinz, Ohio Express, etc.) in a slightly more pop mode even saw action on the national charts, while any number of less polished but no less potent challengers punched their way on to various local charts. That means there is a slightly higher ratio of winners-to-duds here than on other series' entries, and, as usual, those winners make the collection more than worth the cost. Running caveat: fuzz guitar rather than psychedelia (per the title) is the element that tends to connect these singles together.
                  

Various – Psychedelic States: Ohio In The 60s Vol. 1
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-213
Series: Psychedelic States – 11
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2005
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock

TRACKS

                

                      
01. The Chosen Lot – Time Was
Written-By – Anthony Brazis
02. The Beau Denturies – Don't Quit Now
Written-By – Burnham, Harriman
03. The Purple Persians – I Heard The Word
Written-By – Fred Sewell
04. The Us Too Group – I'll Leave You Crying
Written-By – Len Gartner
05. Tony Church* & The Crusade – Love Trip
Written By – J. Creature/Written-By – T. Chirchiglia
06. The Panicks – You're My Baby
Written-By – Miller, Sawyer, Venet
07. The Shandells – This I Gotta Know
Written-By – D. Oboyle, J. Oboyle
08. The Travelers Four – A Message For You
Written-By – Robin Buell
09. The King's English – Toys In Her Attic
Written-By – R. Miele
10. The Other Guys – Inside Looking Out
Written-By – Lomax, Chandler, Burdon
11. The Myrchents – Indefinate Inhibition
Written-By – K.H. Dickess
12. The Blues Invention – Mystery Man
Written-By – P. Gardner
13. The Jaguars – Two Can Play
Written-By – Masys
14. Cranberry Moustache – Far From Home
Written-By – B. Steele
15. Cool Heat – The Other Side Of Us
Written-By – Cool Heat
16. The Great Society – She's Got It On Her Mind
Written-By – Tilo
17. Richard Pash And The Backdoor Society – I'm The Kind
Written-By – Pash, Dull
18. Allard & The Lost Souls – Looking
Written-By – A. Newsome, C. Newsome
19. The Chosen Lot – If You Want To
Written-By – Brazis
20. The Weeble Fox – I'm Your Fellow Man
Producer – Ross Cibella
Written-By – Cibella
21. The Dantes – Can't Get Enough Of Your Love
Written-By – Wehr, Harvey
22. The Blues Inc. – I Can't Live Without You
Written By – M.P. Soffos
23. The Human Beinz – Evil Hearted You
Written-By – Gouldman
24. The Shillings – Forgive Me My Love
Written-By – Pierce, Bashore
25. The Worryin' Kind – Wild About You
Written-By – J. Bernthold, R. Grizzell
26. The Beau Denturies – Straight Home
Written-By – Burnham, Harriman
27. The Checkmates – Get It While You Can
Written-By – Smith

Flac Size: 342 MB

12. VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: OHIO IN THE 60s VOL. 2  (2005)

                       

The second Buckeye fuzz blast in Gear Fab's ongoing series is, on the whole, a slight drop-off in quality from Vol. 1, but there is still plenty of punk and psychedelic goodness to be skimmed off the top here. You might as well start with Ohio's most popular rock band of the decade, the Dantes, and their "80-96," an awesome three-plus-minute instrumental that begins as harmonica-driven garage-beat before totally toppling head over Beatle boots down the rabbit hole. It's right up there with similar rave-ups by the Yardbirds and the Chocolate Watchband, so it's not surprising that the single came out on the

nationally distributed Jamie. Runners-up in this battle of the bands: the percussive-heavy "To Think" by the Bare Facts, one-time Dick Clark caravaners; the Baroque Monthly's (naturally) Left Banke-ish "You Are Your Only Mystery"; the brassy "She's Gonna Cry" by the Onion Rings; the moody folk-rock of the King's English's "It Could Be Bad"; and the organ scorcher "Haygirl" (note the amusing, and, considering the state's vast spreads of farmland, appropriate misspelling) by the Chylds, featuring an incredible performance by future drummer-for-hire Joe Vitale (Joe Walsh, CSNY, Dan Fogelberg). Vol. 3 to follow.
                          

Various – Psychedelic States: Ohio In The 60s Vol. 2
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-214
Series: Psychedelic States – 12
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2005
Genre:Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock

TRACKS

             

01. The Bare Facts – To Think
Written-By – Dave Craycraft
02. The Unknown Kind – Since You've Come Back
Written-By – Cliff Buckosh
03. The Baroque Monthly – You Are Your Only Mystery
Written-By – Masys, Kelley
04. The Bitterevetch – Bigger Fool
Written-By – R. Hegel
05. The Onion Rings – She's Gonna Cry
Written-By – D. Davis
06. Tom & The Tempests – It's Over Now
07. The Fabulous Fish–Heat
Written-By – The Fabulous Fish
08. King's English – It Could Be Bad
Written By – R. Miele
09. The Checkmates – Take Away
Written-By – Smith
10. The Blues Invention – The Third Side Of Life
Written-By – P. Gardner
11. The Last Times – I Need Your Love
Written-By – Baxter, Kirts
12. Spontaneous Combustion – Freaky Girl
Written-By – Sheridan, Giancola, Hamlin, Karshner
13. Them – Don't Look Now
Written-By – Katona, Makraver, Simons, Hertzman
14. Jimmy & The Strangers – Walk On
Written-By – Clyde Blaylock
15. Tony Church & The Crusade – Can You Picture Yourself
Written By – J. Creature
Written-By – T. Chirchiglia
16. The Diamond Rings – Which End Is Up
17. The Cliches – Save It For Me
Written By – Gintert, Onorato
18. The Panicks – Treat Me Right
Written-By – Fieldman
19. The Chylds – Haygirl
Written By – J. Lepar, R. Fano
Written-By – Boldi
20. Operations – Reincarnation
Written-By – G. Eyler
21. Me & The Guys – Why Can't You Be True
Written-By – Culp, Taylor
22. Johnny's Uncalled For – Please Say
Written-By – J. Golden
23. The Runabouts – I Need Time
24. The Triumphs – People Try My Mind
Written-By – G. Zalimeni, S. Uvino
25. The Dantes – 80-96
Written-By – Weber, Dantes
26. The Tempters – It's Been A Long Long Time
Written-By – Hull
27. The Endless – Prevailing Darkness
Written-By – J. McAtee, P. McAtee

Flac Size: 329 MB

13. VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: OHIO IN THE 60s VOL. 3  (2005)

                     

                     
Those who have heard more than one entry in Gear Fab's ongoing Psychedelic States series know at this point more or less what to expect from it: indifferently recorded 45s cut by excessively hormonal American boys doing their best regionally adjusted Beatles, Byrds, and Stones poses, and herein rescued from the filthy ashtray of rock's past by the label's dedicated archivists. One would think that a third volume focused on a single state might be more dilute than its sister volumes, but this one, Ohio in the 60s, Vol. 3, pretty much holds to the same level of consistency as the first two. It's not a consistently

high level, to be sure, but is nonetheless consistently interesting in sociological terms: which is to say, as a cultural snapshot of the acne-scarred, blue-balled, FuzzTone'ed Id of late-'60s Ohio adolescence. These records are nowhere near as significant from an artistic standpoint, of course, but in their own way may be as useful to the future aliens who conquer Earth as Alan Lomax's Library of Congress field recordings at revealing and defining a particular plot point in America's cultural story. (For instance, one can only interpret a song as boldly idiotic as the Strays' "Scratch My Egg" -- "I said baby, come on and be my banana" -- in the course of comprehending the historical context in which it was created.)
                

Various – Psychedelic States: Ohio In The 60s Vol. 3
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-218
Series:Psychedelic States – 13
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2005
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock

TRACKS

                  

01. The Soul Survivors – All My Love   2:02
Written-By – The Soul Survivors
02. The Counts – Now You're Gone   2:41
Written By – J. Poff
03. The Dantes – Connection   2:07
Bass Guitar – Carter Holliday
Drums – Joey Hinton
Lead Guitar – Dave Workman
Lead Vocals – Barry Hayden
Rhythm Guitar – Lynn Wehr
Written-By – Jagger-Richards
04. The Bittervetch – A Girl Like You   1:47
Bass – Geoff Hearsum
Drums – Mike Reed
Lead Guitar – Tim Daum
Rhythm Guitar – Craig Carlson
Vocals – Dale Graham
Vocals, Keyboards – Rob Hegel
Written-By – R. Hegel
05. Salt – Long Way To Go   2:48
Written-By – Mann-Well
06. The Fifth Order–Goin' Too Far   2:45
Performer – Billy Carroll, H. Lovdal, JC Sender, Jeff Fenholt, T. Hay
Written-By – J.C. Sender
07. Tony & The Bandits – It's A Bit Of Alright   2:37
Performer – Tony Brazis, William Albaugh, Bill Bartlett, Steve Walmsley
Written-By – Tony Brazis
08. The Schillings – Yesterday's Dawn   2:33
Written-By – Pierce, Bashore
09. The Blues Inc. – 7 And 7 Is   3:18
Written-By – Arthur Lee
10. The Pictorian Skiffuls – In Awhile   2:29
Drums – Ron Skinner
Written-By – McIntosh, Smith
11. The Fabulous Fish – Scratch My Egg   3:44
Written-By – The Fabulous Fish
12. The Streys – She Cools My Mind   1:54
Written By – F & J Albright
Written-By – F. Albright, J. Albright
13. Kenny & The Kasuals – I Never Had It So Good   1:51
Written-By – T. Achladis
14. The Group – What Could I Do   2:41
Written-By – V. Froelich
15. The Cliches – Why, Why, Why   2:13
Written By [Miscredited] – Gintert/Onorata
Written-By [Uncredited] – Jamie Rader, Richard Del Rader
16. The Baskerville Hounds – All You Had To Do Was Ask   2:27
Bass, Vocals – William Emery
Drums, Vocals – Michael Macron
Guitar, Vocals – Dante Rossi
Keyboards – Jack Topper
Lead Guitar, Vocals – Lawrence Meese
Written-By – L. Meese
17. The Pied Pipers – Stay In My Life   2:04
Performer – Dennis Sesonsky, Dick Belley
Written-By – Sesonsky, Moro
18. The Chandells – I've Told You   2:00
Bass – Geoff Hearsum
Drums – Mike Reed
Lead Guitar – Tim Daum
Rhythm Guitar – Craig Carlson
Vocals – Dale Graham
Vocals, Keyboards – Rob Hegel
Written-By – Rob Hegel
19. The Four – Good Thing Going   2:12
Written-By – Carlton, Johnson, Adams
20. The Endless – Tomorrow's Song   2:33
Bass, Lead Vocals – Pat McAfee
Drums – Mike O'Brien
Guitar – Mike Lyons
Keyboards – Chuck Moorman
Lead Guitar – Jack McAfee
Written-By – J. McAtee, P. McAtee
21. The Dantes – Satisfied   1:38
Bass Guitar – Carter Holliday
Drums – Joey Hinton
Lead Guitar – Dave Workman
Lead Vocals – Barry Hayden
Rhythm Guitar – Lynn Wehr
Written-By – The Dantes
22. The Mersey Men – I Can Tell   2:51
Drums – Ron Flory
Lead Guitar – Al Catlo
Written-By – McDaniels, Samuels
23. The Last Times – Don't Tell Me   3:10
Drums – Don Lister
Lead Guitar – Kraig Kirtz
Performer – Eddie Baxter , John Henderson
Written-By – Baxter, Kirts
24. The Chylds – I Want More (Lovin')   2:28
Bass – Al Twiss
Drums – Joe Vitale
Keyboards, Guitar – Tim Hogan
Lead Guitar – John Berecek
Written By [Miscredited] – Lepar, Fano
Written-By – Boldi
25. The Wyngates – See What's Right   2:48
Written-By – McIntyre, Van Horn, Wilbers
26. The Missing Lynx – Behind Locked Doors   2:36
Written-By – Brown, Nader, Bloodworth

Flac Size: 276 MB

14. VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: INDIANA IN THE SIXTIES VOL. 1  (2006)

               

Gear Fab's Psychedelic States series, which collects vintage 1960s garage rock singles on a regional, state-by-state basis, is extremely valuable in an archaeological sort of way, since these rare 45-rpm

artifacts afford an interesting glimpse into the music of a specific time, place, and demographic, and in a larger context, allow for a region-to-region comparison of the similarities and differences in the garage band phenomenon. That's the scholarly way to look at these collections. Musically, however, most of these singles are badly recorded, poorly performed, and clichéd and derivative at almost every level, which, of course, is probably why they're so prized by collectors.
                       

Various – Psychedelic States: Indiana In The 60s Vol. 1
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-220
Series: Psychedelic States – 14
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2006
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock

TRACKS

                       

01. The Endd – Gonna Send You Back To Your Mother   2:18
Bass – Larry Anderson
Lead Vocals – Russ Sanders
Written-By – Russ Sanders
02. The Mourning Missed – I'm Not Your Brother   2:35
Written-By – Ambrosini
03. Sanz, Incorporated – I Just Want You   2:23
Written-By – B. Ficklin, S. Ficklin
04. The Tikis – Show You Love   2:27
Drums – Dave Webster
Guitar – Bob Folger, Joe Muir, Pat Loo
Lead Vocals, Bass – Rick Workman
Organ – Brad Bauer
Written-By – Bob Folger, Rick Workman
05. The Chosen Few – It Just Don't Rhyme   2:26
Bass – Jack Hamilton
Keyboards – John Cascella
Lead Vocals, Percussion – Carl Storie
Written-By – Hamilton, Nephew
06. The Wild Ones – Tale Of A City   2:40
Written-By – Miller, Babcock
07. The Esquires – Run Babe   2:19
Written-By – Cardinal, Bosler
08. The Chevelles – Just Once In My Life   2:02
Written-By – Barnes, Bennett
09. The Pickwick Papers – You're So Square   2:46
Written-By – Leiber-Stoller
10. Sir Charles & The Days Of Olde – Baby Come Back   2:30
Written By – Lashbrook-Davis
11. Nooney Rickett – Bye Bye Baby   2:42
Performer – Kent Dunbar, Nooney Rickett, Tom Funk, Tom Poole
Written-By – Rickett, Poole
12. The XL's – Second Choice   2:36
Written-By – The XL's
13. The Basooties–You Didn't Try To Call Me   2:42
Written-By – Zappa
14. Chris Allen & The Good-Timers – My Imagination   1:47
Written-By – A. Wright
15. Dawn 5 – A Necessary Evil   2:24
Performer – Dave Dunne, Dave McKown, Greg Nicoloff, Mike Nicoloff, Steve Benham
Written By – R. Grennel/Written-By – G. Nicoloff
16. The Serfmen – Cry   3:06
Written-By – Aldrich, Richie
17. The Surf Sons – I Can't Stop It Now   2:49
Written-By – D. McComb, M. Kelly
18. The Rogues – I'm Not That Way At All   1:58
Written-By – Paul Sheehan
19. The Mourning Missed – Burn Up   3:07
Written-By – Ambrosini
20. Sanz, Incorporated – I'm Gonna Leave You   2:08
Written-By – Bob Ficklin, Steve Ficklin
21. Blues, Inc. – Get Off My Back   2:42
Written By – Wire & Shoaf
22. Lord & The Flies – You Made A Fool Of Me   2:40
Written-By – Steve North
23. The Jades – Come Back   1:59
Leader – Greg Hood
Written-By – Greg Hood
24. The Chosen Few – Foolin' Around With Me   2:58
Bass – Jack Hamilton
Drums – Dave Barnes
Guitar – Dave Bennett
Keyboards – John Cascella
Lead Vocals, Percussion – Carl Storie
Written-By – Hamilton, Nephew
25. The Endd – Don't It Make You Feel Like Cryin'   2:18
Bass – Larry Anderson
Lead Vocals – Russ Sanders
Written-By – Russ Sanders
26. The Poor Boys – Think Of Livin'   2:24
Written-By – Chuck Givens
27. The Country Blues – All About Life   2:27
Written-By – Ken Macy
28. The Black & Blues – Come To Me   2:45
Written-By – Bob McDonald

Flac Size: 315 MB

15. VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: ARKANSAS IN THE SIXTIES VOL. 1  (2006)

            

That Gear Fab is making this stuff available is marvelous, though, not so much because a perfect lost rock gem might turn up one day on one of these collections (it doesn't seem likely) but because this is

really the sound of suburban America singing circa 1965-1967. It's folk music of a sort, the voice of a national community that had no idea it was a community. It didn't matter if you were a garage band in Arkansas or Indiana, Boston or San Diego. Come Saturday night you plugged in, turned up, and pretended it was Shea Stadium. It may have been history on a very small stage, but it was history, and it rattled plenty of windowpanes.

Various – Psychedelic States: Arkansas In The 60s Vol. 1
Label: Gear Fab Records – GF-222
Series: Psychedelic States – 15
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2006
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Beat

TRACKS

           

01. The Light Brigade – Baby You Don't Care
Written-By – L. Cole, R. Cole
02. The Romans – You Do Something To Me
Written By – J. Blacklaw
03. The Fone Book – Plight Of The Yearner
Written-By – Ronny Evans
04. The Wig/Wags – I'm On My Way Down The Road
Written By – Robinson
05. The Chaps – Tell Me
Written By – Matlock
06. The Rubber Band – Forever Friday
Written-By – Chestnut, Sheppard
07. The Dutch Masters – The Expectation
Written-By – Blake Schaefer
08. The Esquires – Sadie's Ways
Written-By – Grimes, Barnhill, Knight
09. The Romans – I'll Find A Way
Written By – J. Blacklaw
10. The Egyptians – Steppin' On Up
Written By – Atkinson, McFarland, Tackett
11. The Culls – Midnight To Six Man
Written-By – Dick Taylor, Phil May
12. The Spires Of Oxford – But You're Gone
Written By – Duncan
13. The Magic Sounds – Love Can Be So Fine
Written-By – Duane Clanton, Lynn Reynolds, Steve Wells, Tom Stringfellow
14. The Bar Boys – Hit The Road Jack
Written-By – Mayfield
15. The Reknown – It Ain't Alright With Me
Written-By – David Henry
16. The Rubber Band – Below Up, Above Down
Written-By – Chestnut, Sheppard
17. The Mercenaries – Take It All
Written-By – B. Knepper
18. Paul Allen – Cash For Your Trash
Written-By – Paul Allen
19. Rick Durham & The Dynamics – I Got My Eyes On You
Written-By – Sonny Burgess
20. The Reknown – Leave
Written-By – Campell, Quattlebaum
21. The Vipers – In Vain
Written-By – Ahrens, Ketchum, Shelton, Summers, Tullgren
22. The Chaps – Remember To Forget Her
Written-By – James L. Woodfield
23. The Egyptians – Suzanne
Written By – B. McFarland
24. The Shadows – It Breaks My Heart
Written-By – Duke Stagner
25. The Romans – He Don't Love You
Written By – Robertson
26. The Light Brigade – Lonnie's Song
Written-By – Lonnie Cole
27. The Mercenaries – Things Found Here
Written-By – B. Hoeman
28. Five By Five – Apple Cider
Written By – People

Flac Size: 292 MB

Psychedelic States Part 1. (Vol. 1-2-3-4-5) HERE

Psychedelic States Part 2. (Vol. 6-7-8-9-10) HERE

TO BE CONTINUED