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RELEASE DATE: 5/29/2026
Weirdos, or so they said. A long-term psychological state. Music -- not merely in the underground -- has suffered from the disease, perhaps giving birth to illustrious actors, from Syd Barrett to Daniel Johnston, all the way thru Wild Man Fischer (produced by Frank Zappa!). Kit Ream was more than an outsider, he just released one single album in 1978, a private press which gathered enthusiastic comments from the psych folk aficionados. Hopefully labeled as a compelling mix of soft jazz and new-age hippy philosophy, this ultra-rare opus is finally back in print for the all outpatients out there!
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First ultra-rare album from the cultish experimental jam band formed in 1967 in Orange County, released on Radish record, little more than a private press label. Incredible project guided by Phil Pearlman (later behind Relatively Clean Rivers). A hypnotic sound with a high degree of experimentation, underground psych and acid avant-garde music, often likened to The Velvet Underground -- but filtered through a distinctly West Coast lens.
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Eternity's Children's self-titled album was released in 1968 on Capitol sublabel Tower Records, during the heyday of the hippie revolution. After touring with Strawberry Alarm Clock, the Seeds and the Blues Magoos, the band released their most successful single "Mrs. Bluebird" which reached #69 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their sunshine pop was clearly informed by west-coast influences and folk revivalist, but ended up offering a new take on the psychedelic revolution.
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Mentioned on Julian Cope's essential guide Jap Rock Sampler, Food Brain released their debut album in 1970, gathering influences from prog, proto-hard and psychedelic music. By far a supergroup consisting of Shinki Chen (Speed, Glue and Shinki), Hiro Yanagida (Milk Time) and Hiro Tsunoda (Flied Egg), the band showed an incredible interplay on their nine instrumental pieces, generating a cult following aboard.
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A generous and off-the-track psych-rock experiment, Space Hymns originally saw the light in 1971 on influential UK company Vertigo, home of the most forward-thinking prog bands of the time. Enlisting the pure genius of the future 10 CC Kevin Godley (drums, flute) and Lol Creme (lead guitar, synth), the band was led by esoteric frontman Ramases (aka Kimberly Barrington Frost). The vocalist had a vision in the mind to late sixties where the Egyptian Pharaoh informed him he was his new incarnation. Take a trip to the moon and back!
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Definition was the only album by the American psych folk band Chrysalis, released in 1968 on MGM Records. Together with their Velvet Underground label mates, Chrysalis, were considered pioneers of the art rock movement, thanks to their sublime vocal melodies and baroque arrangements -- ageless psych acid folk gems!
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Featuring a young Don Henley (of future stars The Eagles) on drums, alternative-country band Shiloh formed while they were still at college in the late sixties. In 1969 they met Kenny Rogers, who encouraged them to go to Los Angeles to record their self-titled debut. Album highlights are found in three magnetic roots-rock numbers reminiscent of The Band: "Swamp River Country", "Left My Gal In The Mountains" and "Simple Little Down Home Rock & Roll Love Song For Rosie". While the three Henley-penned tracks -- "I'm Gone", "Same Old Story", "God Is Where You Find Him" -- would bear obvious resemblance to future Eagles material. A proto-Americana masterpiece finally resurfaced!
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Under the influence of The Beatles, the Group Sound Movement swept Japan in the mid '60s. This compilation collects some of the finest cuts made by several of the leading band of the time. Featuring The Mops, The Golden Cups, The Spiders, The Beavers, The Carnabeats, D'Swooners, and The Jaguars.
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Under the influence of The Beatles, the Group Sound Movement swept Japan in the mid '60s. This compilation collects some of the finest cuts made by several of the leading band of the time. Featuring The Mops, The Golden Cups, The Spiders, The Outcast, The Savage, The Jaguars, The Sharp Hawks, The Sharp Five, and The Voltage.
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Flied Egg's sophomore release, after their supreme 1972 psychedelic debut, is a proto-hard rock affair. The Japanese power trio is in a more enthusiastic jammin' mode, with deep heavy blues notation. Ensure this lost classic now and forever!
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The Danish prog band was nothing short of a supergroup, established in early 1970 by local leading rock and jazz artists. Their self-titled debut was released in December, before lead vocalist Lars Bisgaard was suddenly replaced by Alan Mortesen. This magnificent opus is a must have for any jazz-rock and psych-folk aficionados.
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The summer of soul collides with the acid rock revolution in this 1969 opus originally licensed by MCA sub label UNI (roster of talented artists such as Strawberry Alarm Clock, Hugh Masekela and Fever Tree). The sole album by US power trio Fields is a majestic blues rock effort, arranged by cultish producer Gene Page (Blacula soundtrack, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, the Whispers, Gladys Knight, etc.). The short-lived Los Angeles band was clearly influenced by the likes of Cream and Vanilla Fudge and featured backing vocals from Motown/Northern Soul heroine Brenda Holloway, a clear sign of their eccentric vision.
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Creatively visionary and groundbreaking on numerous terms, 1973's Os Tincoãs revolutionized Brazilian music by harmonizing Afro-religious singing, heavenly vocal harmonies, and frawing on Yoruba mythology, Samba, Capoeira chants and spiritual songs.
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Dive deep into the realms of psychedelic soul with the one and only The Moon! Born in the summer of love, the band debuted in 1968 with this first album Without Earth. Surrounded by a clear Magical Mystery Tour feel, the group covers two songs off Colours (another obscure American group) debut album. "Brother Lou's Love Colony" in particular has little sitar flourishes fulfilling the idea of a serious homage to the Liverpool four. The remaining ten tracks are all originals with the solid hard rock groove "Got To Be On My Way," a tune notable for its liquid distorted guitar.
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The dawn of psychedelic rock in Mexico, ten tracks introducing a worldwide-phenomena in the realm of the South American memory. A fascinating voyage led by cultish band La Revolución De Emiliano Zapata and several other nuggets-style combos. Originally released in 1971 the compilation was aptly titled La Onda, referring to a broader cultural and political movement. La Onda Chicana grew rapidly in a few years, culminating in a two days "Mexican Woodstock" known as "Avándaro," which attracted 300,000 people in September 1971. Featuring La Revolucion De Emiliano Zapata, Tinta Blanca, Javier Batiz, Rosario, La Tribu, La Tribu, La Quinta Vision, Los Clicks, Division Del Norte, and Poly Y Cia.
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Repress. Sought-after compilation exploring the Group Sound movement that swept Japan in the mid-1960s. Under the influence of the Beatles, dozens of Japanese bands devoted themselves to exporting a wide genre that ranged from surf-rock, garage fuzz, psych and wild R&B. Featuring the influential The Mops, the Filipino band (relocated to Hong Kong) D'Swooners, The Golden Cups, The Beavers, The Carnabeats, The Spiders, The Voltage, The Bunnys, and The Spiders.
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Reissue of the Californian psychedelic band's only album released on Acta records in 1968. Their sound was influenced by early Rolling Stones and Yardbirds (not coincidentally, guitarist Randy Holden, later on also in Blue Cheer, was offered to replace Jeff Beck). Their name gained attention after their single "Mr. Pharmacist" was included in the famous Nuggets collection.
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Blessed by producer Herbie Mann, who released their sole record in 1970 on his personal imprint Embryo, Brute Force were a singular jazz funk group, who filled the gap between heavy rhythm-and-blues and the jazz-rock revolution already professed by Miles Davis. The Herbie Mann connection was solidified by the presence of guitarist Sonny Sharrock -- who plays on the first half of the record -- at the time in the flutist supergroup. With the distinctive electric piano of Richard Daniel and brother Ted (a future key figure in New York downtown jazz scene) on trumpet the record still retains a fascinating mood.
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Possibly one of the first crossover jazz-rock album ever, Out of Sight and Sound was released in 1967 by ABC Records. The album was recorded by Rudy Van Gelder and produced by Bob Thiele. Featuring a stellar line up comprised of young talented guitar player Larry Coryell (soon to be a proficient solo artist on Vanguard) the record was a true expression of the musicians' lifestyle and artist heritage. With drummer Bob Moses (Compost, Steve Kuhn) on board, second guitarist Columbus "Chip" Baker, saxophonist Jim Pepper (a native American who's debut on Herbie Mann's Embryo is still regarded as a masterpiece) and bassist Chris Hills, Free Spirits were possible the first fusion group around.
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Sensational reissue of the first volume of iconic compilation Simla Beat '70. A psych garage manifesto, the record consisted of groups who appeared at the All-India Simla Beat "battle of the bands" contest held in 1970 and 1971 in Bombay. The annual event and the records were sponsored by The Imperial Tobacco Company. Bands from all around India would compete for first prize. The album was not recorded live on the stage but in a primitive makeshift studio using very little overdubbing or sound reinforcement. The sound is generally influenced by the proto-garage western movement of the mid-sixties and later became a massive cult for all the '70s rock fans. Featuring Confusions, Dinosaurs, X Lent's, Innerlite, Genuine Spares, and Great Bear.
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Reverse side print. Another lost gem from the non-jazz Verve catalogue, Color Him In is a daydream experience from loner singer/songwriter Bobby Jameson. Released in 1967, the album is an orchestrated psychedelic trip, so it's no surprise then Jameson had a part in the cult film Mondo Hollywood. Produced by Curt Boettcher the album had several psych-pop numbers with rare female vocals harmonization.
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Reverse side print. Re-issue of the Canadian band's only album released back in 1973 on the small Kot'Ai label. Moonstone came from Winnipeg, Manitoba and were a small cult band active in the early 1970s. They played mainly acoustic folk rock with psychedelic overtones and beautiful harmonies.
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Prompt reissue of the only album released by The Aggregation, a Los Angeles psych rock combo, who licensed the album on LHI (Lee Hazlewood Company) back in 1969. The story goes like that: the band used to perform cover songs at Disneyland attraction park but also produced a bunch of originals to get along with Disney rides and exhibits. Hence their concept album in which "funhouse" is a metaphor for exploring the brain frontiers. A must have!
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The debut album by the Boston psychedelic power trio Eden's Children, originally released in 1968 on ABC Records. The album consists of a rather awkward mix of Jimi Hendrix-inspired heavy guitar rockers, peppered with smoother, jazzy crooners. The standout track on the record is the epic "Just Let Go," with her jazzy nightclub feel, turning soon into a guitar laden Eastern psychedelic jam. An authentic cult finally unleashed!
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Restocked. A late '60s Japanese compilation investigating the so-called "group sound" movement. Includes early recordings by a series of musicians later to perform with legendary bands such as the Flower Travellin' Band, Speed Glue & Shinki, Les Rallizes Denudes, and Foodbrain. Featuring Golden Cups, Dynamite, Outcast, Carnabeats, Tempters, Beavers, Bunnys, Mops, Spiders, D'Swooners, Zoo Nee Woo, Fingers, Outcast, and Bunnys.
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