1965 ORIG Here Are THE SONICS LOUD STOMPING GARAGE
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1965 RARE ORIGINAL
WILD STOMPING PRIMITIVE POUNDER IN STEREO!
!!! Here Are...
THE SONICS
\ USA - ETIQUETTE RECORDS - ET LPS 024
Rare 1965 original first pressing vinyl on the "Etiquette" label out of the north west (Seattle Washington area) ....top collectible garage artifact, and....still cookin' after 45 years...
PURE POWERHere Are the Sonics! is the quintessential garage rock album. The Sonics’ songs touch on such divine subjects as fast cars, dance steps, and cruel women. The lyrics are wonderfully forgettable and "!!!Here Are the Sonics!!!" gets by through sheer force of will. No songs could contain this energy. It’s actually best that the songs just give way to the frenzied power of the band. Finesse wasn’t even remotely the point of the Sonics. They blasted you away with pure rock ‘n’ roll power. Their fuzzy-sounding guitars put a twist on that high energy pounding garage & R&B. “The Witch” was the hit single that initially catapulted the Sonics in garage rock lore. Old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll songwriting like this has long since seen its demise. At some point it was simply time to move on, but it’s great to go back and check out when it worked so beautifully. These were a bunch of kids with time on their hands and a dorky conviction to cutting loose with some instruments. Gerry Rosalie is a big part of what made the Sonics so special. He did pound out some nice keyboards, but those vocals were something else. The album took some time to record because Rosalie could only do so many songs before his voice gave out from screaming. The results far surpassed his abilities on paper.
Though the group only wrote a few of the album’s songs, the covers are certainly not filler. “Do You Love Me” is one of the hardest rockers on the disc. “Have Love Will Travel” takes on hometown hero Richard Berry’s song with extreme passion. The thundering bass highlights the sound that became so important for bands like the Gang of Four, the Fall, and Wire. Rave-ups of tunes the Wailers’ “Dirty Robber” also help the album cook. Letting these hooligans into the studio to destroy these songs was part of some greater miracle.
The Sonics made music that makes you want to turn the stereo to full power, not because you have to but because you crave more of that sound. Anyone afraid their ears may bleed need but step aside. America wasn’t exactly supporting their own in 1965 buand maybe there could have not been a Stooges, or MC5 without the Sonics. Make no mistake; the Sonics were the creators and Kings of 'Garage Rock'.
Many have tried to recreate the Sonics sound with varying degrees of success. None have even held a candle to them.
The Sonics went against the grain and liked it; perhaps so will you.
- "The Witch"
- "Do You Love Me"
- "Roll Over Beethoven"
- "Boss Hoss"
- "Dirty Robber"
- "Have Love, Will Travel"
- "Psycho"
- "Money (That's What I Want)"
- "Walkin' the Dog"
- "Night Time is the Right Time"
- "Strychnine"
- "Good Golly Miss Molly"
CONDITION: The cover is way cool and strong VG++. in fact there is near no shelf wear on the front, has display quality looks...the back with a faded name near the pocket opening and away from the graphics, looks fine...the seams are solid, tight...this is a keeper cover!
The vinyl...played a lot and has a lot of small hairline marks, VG appearance but the music is so loud and frantic you don't notice much the low surface crackle that is present mostly between tracks and only here and there ...no skips or jumps, so provides a good solid listen to the wild garage jams exactly as released 45 years ago....
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) USA: $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP) CANADA shipping is $8.50 AIRMAIL ...please add $1.50 for each additional LP MEXICO shipping is $9.95 AIRMAIL ... please add $1.50 for each additional Lp NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) Items In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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