Glueams – Strassen 7″

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Bachelor Records in Austria recently added another 7″ to their archival series. Strassen was the debut 7″ from GLUEAMS, an early pop-punk four-piece from Switzerland, initially released in 1979. Continue reading “Glueams – Strassen 7″”

Throwback Thursday: Pip Proud – A Fraying Space LP

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PIP PROUD was a true psychedelic rock pioneer. Some consider him a punk before the term even existed and others consider him the Australian equivalent of Syd Barrett (some have even gone as far as to wonder if Syd might have even knicked a move or two from Mr. Proud). The fine folks at Osaka-based EM Records have done a stellar job with A Fraying Space; which is a collection of both previously unissued and otherwise difficult to get material drawn mainly from Pip’s prime 1960’s output. Continue reading “Throwback Thursday: Pip Proud – A Fraying Space LP”

Song of the Day #52: Sick Thoughts – “G.O.O.M.F.”

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Drew Owen and his SICK THOUGHTS are back once again with a new cassette album from the freshly minted Mina’s World. It’s the first release for the Boston-based label – a hot pink cassette tape limited to just 50 pieces.
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Friday’s Find: The People’s Temple – Utopia 7″

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Right after their third LP on Hozac Records, THE PEOPLE’S TEMPLE return with a new 7″ from Agitated Records in London. Utopia is a continuation of the group’s psych-flavored garage rock, containing three of their freshest tracks to date. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: The People’s Temple – Utopia 7″”