D.R. Hooker "the Truth" 1971

This is some really underground stuff. D.R. Hooker produced this album independently and over the span of time won an audience. He's dressed like some christ figure, spreading his philosophical messages through laid back psychedelic vibrations!

I think it's the only album I've ever heard referred to as "lounge psych", so that's something at least.

Dungen

Swedish psych rockers Dungen, or rather Gustav Ejstes who writes all the music and played all the instruments on the first record, are a current group who infuse classic 60s psychedelic sounds with modern recording techniques and electronic influences. Gustav claims that his major influences on the album were Jimi Hendrix, J Dilla, and Madlib, which becomes very apparent with a close listen.

Anyway, if you are searching for the good music among the droves of garbage filling the internet, give Dungen a listen.

Cream

Cream doesn't really need any introduction, so I'll just say I found these old videos of Cream performing for the smothers brothers show in some awesome concert hall. Plus Jack Bruce is wearing that really awesome hat.... Cream 1968!







This is just goofy...

The Misunderstood- Before the Dream Faded

The Misunderstood or the Underrated? Probably both. One of the most experimental and overlooked garage rock groups of the 60s, The Misunderstood came out of Riverside CA. They combined R&B/ Rock songwriting with middle eastern influence and 60s fuzz tone feedback. Perhaps their best album, 1966's "Before the Dream Faded", was recorded in England before Syd Barrett or Soft Machine were on the Psychedelic scene.

It's a really interesting album, with an endearing lack of polish. Here are some tastes.

Fuzzy Duck

Check out that funky ass, Fuzzy Duck! How can you resist something so hip? Well I'm not entirely sure, because the only Fuzzy Duck album is pretty perfect and pretty irresistible.

They are an English Progressive Rock outfit that released their autonomous album in 1970. The group gave the world a nice slice of organ heavy psychedelia and it's a shame that they have remained so underground. The album presents serious musical proficiency and an excellent range of songs from the upbeat (Yes'esque) opener "Time Will Be Your Doctor" to the slow burning, acid dripping sound of "Afternoon Out". I dig them both and everything in between.

Sweet Ride- Moby Grape

I just saw some of this movie and thought it was awesome that Moby Grape plays "Sweet Ride". There isn't a lot of very good footage of the Grape from back in the day, so I figured I should share.

Skip Spence is freaking out!

Psych Side of Stevie

I've been going back and re-listening to some classic Stevie Wonder and couldn't help but post a few songs. A lot of the stuff from his amazing run in the mid 70s is pretty experimental while keeping the funk/pop sensibilities. No matter how many times I listen to "Talking Book", "Innervisions", or "Songs in the Key of Life" I am always surprised by something new.


"Tuesday Heartbreak" 1972


"Jesus Children of America" 1973


"All Day Sucker" 1976


Then there is this gem...

the Grass Roots

CREED!!!!

The Grass Roots- 1968




Love is gonna get ya!