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Rain Parade | Crashing Dream | (Island LP) 1985 The article explores the influence and significance of Rain Parade's 1985 album "Crashing Dream" within the context of the 1980s music scene. It highlights their unique blend of pop and psychedelia, t...

Rain Parade | Crashing Dream | (Island LP) 1985 monocledalchemist.com/2026/04/05/r... #rainparade #paisleyunderground #psychedelia

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Velvet Seed | Flim Flam Man | M.A.I. | 1968 Velvet Seed's single "Flim Flam Man" b/w "Sharon Patterson" was released in November 1968 by Music Association Inc. Hailing from Maine, the band combines elements of bubblegum pop and psychedelia, fea...

Velvet Seed | Flim Flam Man | M.A.I. | 1968 monocledalchemist.com/2026/03/24/v... #velvetseed #60spsych #psychedelic

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Still Primitive | Volume One: The Legacy | (Chaputa) 2026 Portuguese label Chaputa! celebrates its 100th record release with "Still Primitive | Volume One: The Legacy", featuring recreations of 60s garage beat classics by modern garage punk bands. Contributi...

Still Primitive | Volume One: The Legacy | (Chaputa) 2026 monocledalchemist.com/2026/02/17/s... #garagepunk #garagerevival #pebbles

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The Bonniwell Music Machine | S/T | (Warner Bros) 1968 The Bonniwell Music Machine's self-titled album, released in January 1968, showcases advanced electronic sound engineering and innovative compositions by Sean Bonniwell. Drawing inspiration from pione...

The Bonniwell Music Machine | S/T | (Warner Bros) 1968 monocledalchemist.com/2026/01/17/t...
#musicmachine #60sgarage #psychedelic #fuzz

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The Riddles | Sweets For My sweet | mercury | 1967 The Riddles, a promising teen band from Illinois, released "Sweets For My Sweet" in June 1967 through Mercury Records. Initially popular locally, they only had this single, with "It's One Thing To Say...

The Riddles | Sweets For My sweet | mercury | 1967 monocledalchemist.com/2025/12/25/t... #theriddles #60sbeat #mercury #45rpm

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The Mystreated | Ever Questioning Why | (Twist) 1995 In an interview with Martin Ratcliffe, he discusses the band The Mystreated and their new LP, "Ever Questioning Why," recorded in three days. Ratcliffe reflects on the evolution of their sound, track ...

The Mystreated | Ever Questioning Why | (Twist) 1995 monocledalchemist.com/2025/11/23/t... #themystreated #garagepunk #psychedelic

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The Searchers | Popcorn, Double Feature | (Pye) 1967 In January 1967, "Popcorn, Double Feature" by The Searchers received mixed reviews. While some critics noted its lack of distinctiveness, others praised its production and lyrical commentary on the wo...

The Searchers | Popcorn, Double Feature | (Pye) 1967 monocledalchemist.com/2025/11/12/t... #thesearchers #popsych #45rpm

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Silver Apples | Silver Apples | (Kapp) 1968 Silver Apples, a two-man duo with a unique electronic sound, emerged in 1968 showcasing inventive music through oscillations and percussion. Their live performances and albums feature a blend of triba...

Silver Apples | Silver Apples | (Kapp) 1968 monocledalchemist.com/2025/10/27/s... #silverapples #psychedelic #electronic

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Thee Œarly Dayze Of Hyghe Knyghtes | One The content presents "THEE ŒARLY DAYZE OF HYGHE KNYGHTES," a curated selection of psychedelic sixties songs that reflect themes of English nobility, chivalry, and historical imagery. It encompasses id...

Thee Œarly Dayze Of Hyghe Knyghtes | One monocledalchemist.com/2025/10/27/t... #psychedelic #medieval

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I found a copy of Rain Parade “Crashing Dream” LP, Record Store Day release in USA. So chuffed to find it an a record shop in England. #rainparade #psychedelia #losangeles

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The Sences | Emilia | (Rogue) 2025 The Sences return with their new single "Emilia" / "The Fall," their first release since last year's debut album. Featuring new member Menelaos, the tracks showcase Giannis Vlantis's songwriting and p...

The Sences | Emilia | (Rogue) 2025 monocledalchemist.com/2025/10/20/t... #thesences #retrogarage #greek #garagepunk

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Yeah, very fuzzy. This was their first single. I believe that they’re still going.

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The Jackets | Be Myself | (Voodoo Rhythm) 2017 monocledalchemist.com/2025/10/10/t... #garagepunk #fuzzguitar #thejackets #punkrock

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Brotherhood: Exploring 1968's Psychedelic Sound Brotherhood, formed in mid-1967, released their self-titled debut album in 1968 after overcoming legal disputes. Their music blends various genres, highlighted by the psychedelic track "Doin' The Righ...

Brotherhood: Exploring 1968's Psychedelic Sound monocledalchemist.com/2025/10/07/b... #brotherhood #psychedelic #raiders #60s

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The Rise and Fall of Mike Stuart Span: A 60s Rock Retrospective The Mike Stuart Span's story, detailed by John Reed, reflects the struggles of a 60s British rock band transitioning to Leviathan. Despite initial hope and recording deals, the band faced setbacks, in...

The Rise and Fall of Mike Stuart Span: A 60s Rock Retrospective monocledalchemist.com/2025/09/25/m... #mikestuartspan #leviathan #ukpsych #psychedelic

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Dylanisms | Podcast Mixes Celebrating Bob Dylan Cover Versions "Dylanisms" is a podcast project featuring a 10-song mix of Bob Dylan covers, primarily from the 1960s, highlighting lesser-known artists including teenage garage bands. The project aims to celebrate ...

Dylanisms | Podcast Mixes Celebrating Bob Dylan Cover Versions monocledalchemist.com/2025/08/30/d... #bobdylan #dylancovers #dylanisms

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The Left Banke | Walk Away Renee / Pretty Ballerina | (Smash) 1967 The article discusses The Left Banke’s album "Walk Away Renee/Pretty Ballerina," highlighting its unique blend of beautiful music influenced by Baroque, Romantic, and contemporary styles. It critiques...

The Left Banke | Walk Away Renee / Pretty Ballerina | (Smash) 1967 monocledalchemist.com/2025/08/28/t... vintage review of this groundbreaking LP #crawdaddy #leftbanke #baroque #baroquepop

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Country Joe And The Fish | Electric Music For Mind And Body | (Vanguard) 1967 “Porpoise Mouth” from Country Joe And The Fish's 1967 album “Electric Music For Mind And Body” is reviewed as a unique auditory experience, distinct from traditional rock. It emphasizes a sensuous, im...

Country Joe And The Fish | Electric Music For Mind And Body | (Vanguard) 1967 monocledalchemist.com/2025/08/28/c... #countryjoe #crawdaddy #westcoast #sanfrancisco #acid #psychedelic #lpreview

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The Younger Brothers | “Go Away” | (Wendy) 1967 The Younger Brothers, a little-known band from Georgia, gained attention through their haunting song “Go Away,” released in 1967 on the Wendy label. Featured in the limited-edition "Brain Shadows" com...

The Younger Brothers | “Go Away” | (Wendy) 1967 monocledalchemist.com/2025/08/27/t... #youngerbrothers #60spsych #psychedelic

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disraeli | What Will The New Day Bring? | (Mantra Records) 1967 "Fragments" is a music mix series by The Monocled Alchemist featuring the little-known psychedelic group disraeli from Astoria, Oregon. Active between 1967 and 1970, they released four singles on Mant...

disraeli | What Will The New Day Bring? | (Mantra Records) 1967 monocledalchemist.com/2025/08/27/d... I’ve created a mix from my original Disraeli 45s #disraeli #psychedelic #60sunderground

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The Merseys | Singles Released In 1968 In March and July 1968, the Merseys released two singles, "Penny In My Pocket" and "Lovely Loretta." Both songs received mixed reviews, indicating potential for chart success but requiring significant...

The Merseys | Singles Released In 1968 monocledalchemist.com/2025/08/25/t... #themerseys #themerseybeats #60spop #psychedelic

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An Interview With Paul Rothchild In an interview from Crawdaddy!, Paul Rothchild discusses his work as the producer for The Doors. He highlights the unique musical techniques of guitarist Robbie Krieger, the group's creative process,...

An Interview With Paul Rothchild monocledalchemist.com/2025/08/25/a... #thedoors #lightmyfire #paulrothchild #60spsych #psychedelic #sixties #crawdaddy #elektra

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The Remains | Like A Rolling Stone | Live 1966 The Remains, once a promising rock band, have disbanded after struggling with success despite their talent. Lead singer Barry Tashian and pianist Billy Briggs remain together, while members Vern Mille...

The Remains | Like A Rolling Stone | Live 1966 monocledalchemist.com/2025/08/24/t... #theremains #bobdylan #60sgarage #folkrock

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The Doors | "Soul Kitchen" The article discusses the significance of The Doors' song "Soul Kitchen," emphasizing their place in modern music. The author contrasts its emotional depth with Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind," sugg...

The Doors | "Soul Kitchen" monocledalchemist.com/2025/08/24/t... #thedoors #soulkitchen #psychedelic #losangeles

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The Rolling Stones | Between The Buttons | (London) 1967 The article reviews "Between The Buttons," an album by The Rolling Stones, highlighting its musical evolution and growth. It suggests that while other rock bands focus on imitation, the Stones, with t...

The Rolling Stones | Between The Buttons | (London) 1967 monocledalchemist.com/2025/08/19/t... #rollingstones #albumreview #crawdaddy

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Jefferson Airplane | Surrealistic Pillow | (RCA Victor) 1967 “Embryonic Journey” reflects on Jefferson Airplane's youthful essence compared to the Rolling Stones, highlighting their distinctive sound and influences. The article praises the band's complex, textu...

Jefferson Airplane | Surrealistic Pillow | (RCA Victor) 1967 monocledalchemist.com/2025/08/18/j... #review #LP #albumreview #jeffersonairplane #westcoastpsych