Category Archives: psych rock

SONG OF THE DAY The Hidden Charms – The Hill

Posted on March 30, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

This rough, tough and no frills sound always makes me smile; nothing like a bit of raw garage rock to greet the evening with, don’t you think? This little stomper was released sometime in the 1960’s, I am presuming! As … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Dominions – I Need Her

Posted on October 20, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“….The idea was to have fun and get the audience into the action….” (Ken Paxton) The Dominions were a garage rock band from Eugene, Oregon who, like so many bands of the time, were only active for a brief spell. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Werps – Voodoo Doll

Posted on August 31, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

When I first heard Voodoo Doll, I didn’t immediately think it was that ‘old’, let alone that it flipside to the 1967 fiery garage-rock corker that is Love’s a Fire! ….but it is! Voodoo Doll is a real contrast to the the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Rex Holman – Come On Down

Posted on August 29, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Roy Eugene Baker, better-known as actor Rex Holman, is perhaps more widely recognised to many an an actor. He appeared in many TV and film roles, including one episode of the original Star Trek, as well as one of the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dope Lemon – Hey You

Posted on August 23, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Angus Stone is an Australian folk singer-songwriter, record producer and audio-engineer known for being one half of Angus & Julia Stone (Julia Stone being his sister). He released his debut solo album in 2009 under the pseudonym, Lady of the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Thai Orchestra – Track One

Posted on July 30, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s song may not be full of twists, turns or sonic acrobatics, but this steady, heady incantation is deep, soothing and a very good for losing yourself in!  Shrouded in mystery, I cannot tell you too much about The Thai … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Petalouda – What You Can Do In Your Life

Posted on May 29, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s chance find is random psych-funk sparkler from the early 70’s. Released by Greek outfit, Petalouda (translating as Butterfly), What You Can Do In Your Life b/w I Wanted to Shout, was the only 45 they ever released, and this … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sunbirds – Spanish Sun

Posted on March 28, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

If you find yourself with a spare twelve minutes today, be sure to dedicate every second to the wanderings of this exotic ‘krautjazz’ odyssey, for this merits unhindered attention! Spanish Sun is an alluring journey into hypnotic worlds of jazz-funk … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Cave Dwellers – Meditation

Posted on March 26, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s rather slinky offering is full of twists, turns and sinuous going’s on! As its meditative melody unfurls across hypnotic highs and luring lows, this little garage-fuzz rarity really sucks you in – what a shame this is the only … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Things To Come – I’m Not Talkin’

Posted on March 3, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Not to be confused with the Long Beach, CA 4-piece of the same name, this Things To Come hailed from Wheaton, Illinois! How they got away with having the same name at pretty much the same time as the other … Continue reading →

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