Moby Grape

Hard to find in one piece on the various streaming services. Diverse but quite standard for the time.

Meh.

Sorry No. I understand the list is skewed to the late 60s/early 70s boomer era. It's absolutely the Golden era and I love so much from then. Maybe this was influential? But it absolutely does not stand the test of time. It's really really mediocre. I kind of liked one tune but was bored by all the rest. Kind of makes a mockery of the lists bias towards a certain milieu.

Not to my taste.

I liked it. A surprisingly good listen. The group definitely sounded like they knew what they were doing.

Kind of middle of the road for me, suis desolé

Rock psychédélique qui s'écoute bien. Pas le meilleur mais loin d'être le pire du genre 7/10

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60s psych rock. Nothing wrong with it but I didn't find it all that remarkable either. Had to piece it together on YouTube because Spotify only had part of the album.

Nice twiddly dreamy sixties fare.

What a fine album. Lots of disappointment though - it didn't work out for Moby Grape like it should have, and the story of Skip Spence is terribly sad. But, everyone should listen to this album. At least they left something behind.

A favorite from the past...gets a 5 for the A side alone

Very Bluesy, very difficult to find a full copy. Had to get mine from a shady dealer in a digital back alley next to a virtual peep show, while a derelict server sat in a puddle of its own fluids begging for spare bytes.

I heard if them, wasn't familiar with the group. Ok, my life not impacted by listening to them ...

ok for 60s, but too soft

Rip roaring guitar solos that inspire even the faintest of heart.

Bizarrely, only one track plus bonus tracks were available on my preferred streaming service so I couldn't really give this one a listen.

Never heard of this band, but what a little gem. Some great songs on this album.

The Good: Turns out we are not hunting whales! The Bad: We are not making wine out of grapes either… The Ugly: The album cover… So far, every time that I’ve been presented with a band I am not familiar with, at least the album art has proven to be something interesting to look at… not this time. Then you go and spend some time reading about the band, and find out that the album photograph was taken by renowned photographer Jim Marshall, and that the little “flip the bird” on the washboard had to be airbrushed out… Though this is nice trivia knowledge, I still don’t like the photo. So what about the music? Nothing wrong with it, just too much here, and then, too much there… You can hear these cats are true musicians, but you get the feeling they are trying too hard. Then you read all the trials and tribulations this band went through, and you start understanding that, sometimes, life is just a bastard. For some reason, several songs on the album were greyed out.. guess there still are disputes about the song rights… even half a century later. 3*, and I am giving those out of sympathy, because the album is closer to 2 1/2*

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A Beatles era rock and roll band but with more Californian beach boysy harmonies. Went by quickly, seems a little bit dated for 1967 which isn't great considering, I guess it's probably more of an example of the actual time than of bands pushing the envelope at that time. Not much more to say, not something I'd particularly go for but inoffensive. 2.5 but I'm leaning towards 3.

Quite a few of the tracks weren't available to me on Netflix. Decent enough actually, really nice to have on in the background. Jefferson Airplane are better. Somewhere between a 3 and a 4.

Thought this was pretty decent. Easy listening but cool. Great blues sound. I do think that ultimately it is probably a bit forgettable though 3.5

No mala mezcla entre rock y country, pero la verdad me pareció algo genérico y terminó aburriéndome un poco.

Amazing chill

holy shit the ugly beatles. niin rumia kuin mahdollisia!! uskomaton konsepti..Taivas venyy kuin purje, mutta se repeää, hillo tihkuu. Onko tämä unohdus vai alku? Kiveen kaiverrettu siemen nauraa. "Moby!" huutaa viini ilman lasia. "Kuka minä olen, kuka sinä olet?" Sormenjäljet hiekassa kertovat tarinan, mutta vain kääpiökarhu kuulee sen oikein. Ja Moby Grape, se tanssii. Ei meressä, ei maassa, ei ilmassa— vaan niiden väleissä, kuten kaikki, mikä ei koskaan tapahdu. Aamen ja paamen.... thank you ugly beatles.. incredile band of legends.. respect from sumeria sweet ride

It would have been real fun to be a fan of psych music in SF in the late 60s. The harmony vocals maybe sound like basic 60s vocals but I feel like the instrumentation is really interesting if you pay attention to them. There is a lot going on and it's all very tight and driving.

This was interesting. Its fun hearing psych rock from the 60's SF scene. Nothing really called to me. It felt somewhat generic, but overall fine.

Really not sure about this one. Not psychedelic enough…

Not my favorite, but not bad. I can see how popular they might have been had circumstances been kinder.

Old school music that still sounds good today. Not much to say other than that the songs are good but its not something I would listen to often.

Like, it’s okay, but I do not at all care about this album.

Never heard of them but a fun typical 60s rock album.

Solid 60s rock I guess, not sure I would bother to go back to it

An album like Thanksgiving. I give thanks to the fact that we don't live in the 60s anymore ... 2/5

The whole album wasn’t on Spotify, but what I could listen to was fantastic. This is some great 60’s psychedelic rock and surprisingly catchy tunes.

Only three of the songs from the original album are available on Spotify, but I think that's an ample sample group to evaluate. It seems that Moby Grape was an amalgam of musical styles generally associated with mid-sixties, "Summer of Love"-type Pop-Rock tunes. It's all very nice, but I didn't find it very compelling.

Would have been nice to listen to the whole album. Thanks Spotify.

Pretty good late 60s SF sound. Nothing amazing.

You need to go to YouTube to get the proper version of this, which is instantly a bit irritating. However! Once you do, it's well worth it. The first half, especially, is good, muscular country-psych. Mr Blues in particular sounds Hendrix-esque in its tone and instrumentation (only with a human guitar player, rather than a genius from outer space). I'm really glad to have discovered this.

I don’t think the version on Spotify is the full album. What is on there is pretty okay tho

listen, i'm not gonna pretend to understand why acidhead hippies love San Francisco country rock so much. to me, Moby Grape and the Grateful Dead maintain the veneer of countercultural and revolutionary aesthetic due to being at the right place in the right time. in practice, it serves as perfectly passable background music for doodling Mr. Natural or Freak Brothers fanart to. nice yet inoffensive. i do like "Omaha", "Naked, If I Want To", "Lazy Me", and "Sitting by the Window" (the closest the record gets to wowing me), but nothing really hooks me here. i don't get it. if there was a Moby Grape cover band playing at the park (where else would they be), i'd probably leave. go buy some soap at the adjacent farmer's market and wash myself with that until i get hives after a week. if i was selling Moby Grape i'd airbrush out the flag and the middle finger too, this time as an aesthetic choice. this is not a "fuck you" record. this is a handshake record -- it's friendly, brief, and i'm probably gonna forget i engaged with it in a week's time. such is the way of the wing.

This was decent enough classic rock sounding stuff, not too much to grab the ear, probably won't return.

Was missing a lot of tracks unfortunately! Pretty pleasant though, solid tracks throughout. Missing one or two truly special songs but I still really enjoyed it. 3.5

I've heard of Moby Grape, but I've never listened to them. They're one of those bands that I meant to check out at some point, but never got around to. I don't know anything about them, so I'm going into this album completely blind. This album was a very pleasant surprise. It's short of five stars for me, but I thought it was really good. The songs were short, but they all had a really great sound. These songs were really unique, and the band's blending of different styles gave this album an upbeat, and overall very fun sound. The guitar playing was really great, and for an album with some psychedelic elements to it, the overall sound was really accessible. The vocals were really great too, especially the harmonies, which reminded me of Crosby, Stills, & Nash. It's a shame these guys encountered so many roadblocks to their success, because this was a great debut album, and I'm glad I finally got to listen to it. Favorite song: "Fall On You."

Strangely, I like this a lot more now than when it came out in my youth. Not bad, and the guitar is excellent.

Fun 60s psych band I had never heard of

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Cool 60s

Medianamente disfrutable pero bastante olvidable, nada demasiado llamativo. 61

When I saw that the genres for this album were Country and Psychedelic Rock, I got worried that they would sound like my least favorite band on this list, The Byrds. However, thankfully they sound more like the CCR, The Beatles, or any other 60's rock band that can write songs that are at least semi interesting. Speaking of semi interesting, these songs are just fine. Nothing here really stood out to me, but there also wasn't anything bland or terrible. It was all just good, nothing more, nothing less. It is a little weird that almost every song is between 2:00 and 2:30. I feel like they could have let some of these breathe a little bit more. High 3.

Okay, but certainly not outstanding. Autoplay gave me I Hated The Day I Was Born by John Lee Hocker afterward, and that was a really nice discovery. So I might be ending this review somewhat too much on a high note.

Good guitar work, and very reminiscent of "The Who."

Felt extremely basic, from the 5-second guitar solos, to the simple keyboard arrangements, and almost entirely quarter-note percussion beats.

Interesting if a little samey!

Had never heard of the band. Quite liked it. I'd describe it as a less dark and dramatic version of The Doors.

Reminded me of Austin powers. Not offensive but didn’t stir any emotion either!

Quite sick. Skip Spence's Oar better also be on here.

I had never heard of the band Moby Grape. Of course I was young child when it came out, so that probably has something to do with it. I really, really liked the first song 8:05, but the rest of the album was just OK for me. I’m giving it three stars on the strength of the first song alone. The album was enjoyable enough, but probably won’t give it another listen.

Nah

i don’t careeeeeeee. just another 60s guitar band full of white guys trying their hardest to sound black. BORING and DERIVATIVE.

that was fine. not as exciting as some other 60s san fran psychedelic music i've heard but i generally find that genre pretty interesting by default so it would be hard for the music to be bad/boring to me. but i wouldn't say this exceptionally got my attention or anything.

60s SF band. Okayish

What if Blood, Sweat, and Tears was just garage/psychedelic enough to be less popular? That would be Moby Grape. And it sounds good! Only bummer is this is not on Spotify, though easily found on YouTube. 🙄

Pretty good late 60s psychedelic pop/rock, but not anything out of the ordinary.

A blend of the most common musical ideas of the 60’s. They do those ideas justice but not much else.

Never heard of Moby Grape before, the blog review made it sound like this group was not around for long. The music was good, I think I liked Indifference the most. A cool blend between rock and blues, I think? Interesting to read that all members of the band were songwriters and vocalists.

Very generic 60s music. Not bad, not great. IF you like the sounds f the 60s, especially the biritsh invasion, this might appeal to you

6.5/10

Took me a while to work out less than half the album is on Apple Music but even less to work out I didn't really care. Heard it all before.

Some cool tracks, never heard of them!

This was pretty nice, old, psychedelic rock. Songs were too short. Stand-out: Fall on You, Ain't No Use

Yes

je ne suis pas vraiment fan , mais ce n'est pas mal

Most of the album is unavailable on Apple, Amazon and Spotify.

Crank this up, listen to what’s going on behind the vocals, and if you like guitars you will have a good time. The songs are mostly basic, houses for webs of fret runs, rhythm chug and filigree parts that are subliminal until you notice them and after a while are all you can focus on. I am surprised this works just as well on a ballad like 8:05 as it does on the rave ups that sit next to it. The singing does little for me, mostly, too many voices going lalala, though “Someday” is cute. “Sitting by the Window” passes so fast it took me a few listens to realise how much is going on in there. Reading up on them, Moby Grape were cursed by bad luck, an evil manager and mental illness. Skip Spence went on to make a freak masterpiece, “Oar”, before he stopped making music.

Now here's something I've never heard but probably should have - good job for once! Excellent psych/blues/country while pioneering its own sound. Easy to see how it was a fave of Led Zep in the early days. Lots of good tunes that don't get dull.

Unremarkable entry from the later 60's. Had heard the group name before but had never listened to their music. No regrets

pretty good but left no real impression on me, and didn't seem particularly noteworthy or significant for the era. guess you had to be there!

i was listening to this while focused on a separate task, and most of the tunes passed by without notice. music is rarely so easy to ignore. but i did a double-take for "Sitting by the Window," a standout

I don't know why, but this didn't really grab me. It had some pretty nice moments here and there, but nothing stood out to me. 3 stars

Never heard of this band. Only a few tracks off this album are available to me on Spotify so this is a partial review. I do like 60s psychedelia but not a big fan folky-rock or country-rock like 8:05 and Mr. Blues. Indifference was pretty good. Rounder also I liked, and Sweet Ride was pretty good. Overall a 2 from what tracks I could review.

Hard to find the whole album. Had to use a YouTube playlist of questionable sources. Anyway, it's exactly what you'd expect to hear out of 1967 San Francisco. Some of the guitar work was pretty good, but by and large the album wasn't very interesting. 2 stars.

That was groovy!

LP

Nice 60s album 6/10

This was pleasant

A really enjoyable record that had me grooving. The ill-fated tale of Moby Grape is surprising indeed, they had real talent.

This is another SF-based Summer of Love rock album. Wikipedia classifies this as psychedelic rock, and I definitely don't disagree, but it's a bit less on the experimental side and a bit more mainstream-ish (like an American version of early The Who or something, "Fall on You" kind of sounds like a Who song to me). It's solid overall, and "8:05" is a really strong highlight, it really showcases the lead singer's voice on a slowed-down song. "Changes" is also super unique and feels ahead of its time a bit. That said, I know that this one is going to stick with me a ton, there isn't a ton else that really stands out to me (compared to like Surrealistic Pillow, which is from the same era and is stronger to me). The band seems like an interesting one though. This album seemed to do pretty well, and then they proceeded to pretty much immediately fall apart, with drug addictions and mental illnesses and legal issues with their manager. It seems like they hung on in various iterations for awhile, but never quite topped this. This is probably in the 3.5 range, it's definitely a solid album, but I don't think there's quite enough for me to round up. For record keeping purposes, very little of this is on Spotify for some reason, so there will be some missing songs in the playlist. Favorite song: 8:05 Other: Mr. Blues, Fall On You, Come In The Morning, Omaha, Ain't No Use, Changes, Lazy Me, Indifference 10/26/24

The record feels like a mix of tight riffs and loose energy, blending rock and folk with a hint of psychedelia. The harmonies are smooth, but there's a roughness in the guitars that’s hard to miss. It brings to mind early Byrds or maybe Buffalo Springfield, but with more swagger. The songs move fast, almost like they’re eager to be heard but not lingered on. It’s a bit all over the place, but in a way that’s strangely charming.

Late 60s jams, it's okay

OK.

Mid Kinda not in the mood

3 - this was so short that I didn't have anything to dislike

OK 60s rock.

Well, this is a better album to convince me of the Bay Area psych scene that Country Joe & The Fish were. (And I can't even remember anything about that album except for, like, some song about LBJ? I'unno.) Now, the funny thing is, I know it's not the "psych" part of this album that makes me like it so much. No, it's the **power pop** part. The way these songs drive, the way these guys' vocals harmonize, the way the drums bang, the way the guitar jus' **play**. It's front-to-back excitement. Even on the slower songs, or the ones that're full-on country, which I can get carried through thanks to, again, those vocal harmonies — and of course the fact that I just like non-modern country in general. Honestly, I don't even hear any traditional "psych" elements in here; it's way more folky and rootsier. Which, hey, is fine by me; I don't think my group really needs another one of those "generic 60's psych albums" I keep seeing reviews complain about. In short, this album's a winner in my book, and it's further proof that I should probably dig into these 60's bands a bit further than just The Beatles, The Beach Boys and The Monkees. Now if only this thing could be completely uploaded to streaming so I don't hafta listen to this thing on YouTube between Chips Ahoy!'s stupid twerking cookie ad, goodness.

A Very solid bit of country-infused psychedelic with some excellent instrumentation. 4.5 bumped down to 4.

I’m up to a 4. The extent of my Moby Grape knowledge is that they were an answer once on Jeopardy. Normally, that means you had at least some cultural impact. After hearing the album, I can kinda see why – this is just really good rock. Little bit of psychedelic, a little bit of prog, certainly a bit of influence from The Beatles in here, but more than anything else, it’s just a really tight 30 minutes with some strong variety that never seems to hit a snag. I think the guitar’s on fire for most of this, with the vocals finding a bit of Elvis’ aggressive swagger and a bit of Freddie Mercury’s stylization to just make a really strong combo. The lyrics are a little more broad than I’d like, but the vocal melodies are strong enough to get the emotion across, so it balances out. I just really liked it, what else can I say? I don't think it does quite enough to get up into 5 territory, but it comes close a few times. It stakes itself right at a 4 and never really goes back down. Pretty darn good rock. Certainly not a bad one to get after Rumours.

Such a sad story about the group as a whole, their legal problems & the struggles of Skip Spence.

Almost a 4 but there was nothing prticularly special

I don’t like the genre but the guitar work was enjoyable.

4 Stars

Weirdly, they remind me of The Small Faces. Getting more and more convinced about 1967 being an outstanding year for music.

Nice 60s guitar pop Some nice songs: Ain’t No Use, Come In The Morning

Typischer 60er Jahre Psy-Rock

This is really good. Gutted it's not on Apple Music, otherwise I'd be coming back regularly.

didn't enjoy this one.. meant to write about Mr Brubeck, that album is like a master class at times - I also looooove Take 5 - and this genre to me is spellbinding. This album however got a little repetitive towards the last tracks

That was a lot of songs. It faded for me into the background and didn’t resonate much.

At moments they are like a pumped up Byrds. The Band with actual motion. A fractured take on the original classic (the 50s) rock. Harmonies. Guitar lines galore. Wrongfully lumped in with their psychedelic SF brothers and sisters. This one's a grower.

Not on Spotify

7/10

Another generic 60s album. I didn’t find one standout song. It’s not amongst the worst I’ve listened to but there’s nothing here that I find essential. 2.5/5

Pretty bleh..

4 tracks were missing on Spotify, even more missing on Qobuz. The remaining 9 track were not very interresting. Barely adequate as background music.

I wish I would have heard this album in my teens. I really dig “Hoochie”.

Yeah, nice enough.

I know this is a quintessential San Francisco psychedelic rock album and by I means I should love it, I just don't. It's good but it just doesn't grab me the same way as the Dead, Airplane or Quicksilver does. It's a solid 3.5 but I'll give a boost to 4 given the history.

Thought I was going to thoroughly dislike this but actually enjoyed it. Jam band tunes without the boring jams.

Sounded of it's time. Wasn't bad though.

I liked this quite a bit. I listened to this twice, the first time I sort of liked it, but listened again and liked it more the second time. Jam-band adjacent, but no 15 minute songs that you forget what you're listening to.

Pretty rough recording. It basically sounds like the very earliest Dead CD, but with less energy and less polish. I'm also not 100% sure I listened to the whole thing. It's not available on Spotify, and the YouTube I found for it was awfully short. Not what I'd call one of those quintessential 60s CDs.

Never heard of them, what a great album!

***An ok album

I had not heard about Moby Grape, but this was definitely better than average. Some solid 60s rock with obvious other (psychedelic) influences. Not a favorite album, but a decent testament to the purpose of me doing this project.

Never heard it before today but found it unremarkable. Sounds a little bit on the wrong side of history when it comes to sixties counterculture, alongside The Mamas And The Papas perhaps.

I've never heard of them, and I don't think I've heard them either, so that's always an interesting prospect. Not the most distinctive band in the world, I'll admit, but a decent sound overall, and I particularly appreciate how brisk and short nearly all of the tracks are. I think "Mr. Blues", "Omaha" and "Changes" were the highlights on this album for me. I can see the connection (style wise) to the Grateful Dead, which might be part of why I didn't really connect to this album (in much the same way I've never particularly enjoyed the Dead). Bummer for them that all the hype and Columbia's poor marketing kind of torpedoed their fate.

Enjoyed the wiry bluesy country rock vibe of this. "Hey Grandma" is a great twist on the "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" theme. Great too to have different lead singers. Still, not sure why this album is on the list.

Above average SF hippy rock stuff. Cool name, cool vibe. I dug it.

This is just some great Psychedelic 60s rock. Though it just some good songwriting overall. It’s psychedelic in the vaguest ways. Stand out Tracks Hey Grandma 8:05 (Beautiful Ballad, should be played on radio) Come In The Morning Naked , If I want to (short ditty and nice melody) Sitting By The Window This is right up my alley it’s so close to a 5/5 but the second side dives a little To hard into those “San Francisco” vibes 4/5

Surprising!

Didn't do much for me.

Overall it's not terrible but I didn't find it to be super interesting, also on Spotify 4 tracks are unavailable which I had to source on YouTube

This album bored me. I didn’t like the song where it sounded like it was SKIPPING, I had to check my device multiple times to see if it was working. It went by fast which is always good but I don’t really recognize the influence.

I feel like I would have appreciated this more if I were around for its release but I just listened to the album and while it was obviously a talented group and at points I noticed some creative spots I don't remember a damn thing I listened to. I'm left with the feeling that I just listened to the/a generic late 60s California soundtrack. Not a bad thing but wasn't an active listening trip for me. 4/10 2 stars. [n.b. not on Apple Music - looked it up on youtube]

Mielenkiintoista rokkia, kantri mausteella. Vähän Jimi Hendrix tulee mieleen kitarariffeistä. Parhaat: Ain't No Use, Changes, Indifference

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I echo the sentiments of some of the other reviewers when it comes to Moby Grape. It is a perfectly fine album, with some nice guitar playing and vocals. It has that pleasing 60s style and tone. However, it is honestly not that interesting to listen to. It just sounds like nice background music really.

Didn't blow me away but nice 60s rock with that warm sound of that time. I likely could've given it a deeper listen and picked out more but for what I heard, I liked it but don't know if I'd hunt it out again.

It's 1960s rock. Never heard of it, but it's quite solid. Problem is I've heard so much like this before it. So I find myself thinking about other music. Great track lengths. Might try to give it another chance some day. Might forget to do that.

Fantastic album that should have more recognition.

Most of the songs are not available on spotify but I found a playlist on youtube. I'd never heard of this band before but it sure was an interesting listen. Some of the songs were fantastic, but some were lacking.

A really well done mix of country and rock. There are some super groovy tracks here and just good feeling all around. Good job Moby Grape! 👍

Phenomenal Psych/Blues record. Banger after banger, top notch entry

**Moby Grape** by Moby Grape is a seminal album released in 1967 that stands as a landmark of the psychedelic rock era. The San Francisco-based band's debut album blends elements of rock, folk, blues, country, and psychedelic music into a cohesive and innovative sound. Here’s an in-depth review that explores the album’s lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with its pros and cons. ### **Lyrics** The lyrics of *Moby Grape* are a distinctive mix of introspective musings, evocative imagery, and a free-spirited approach characteristic of the late 1960s. The band’s three principal songwriters—Skip Spence, Jerry Miller, and Peter Lewis—each brought unique perspectives to the table, creating a diverse lyrical landscape throughout the album. Tracks like “Omaha” and “Hey Grandma” display a playful, almost nonsensical use of language. “Omaha,” for instance, juxtaposes surrealistic imagery with a driving, urgent vocal delivery, creating a sense of chaotic excitement. “Hey Grandma” employs a mix of cheeky humor and social commentary, capturing the countercultural spirit of the time with lines like, “Hey Grandma, you're so young / Your old man’s got a gun.” On the other hand, songs such as “8:05” and “Someday” delve into more contemplative and melancholic territory. “8:05” is a poignant reflection on the end of a relationship, with simple but emotionally resonant lyrics: “But there’s no use in crying, telling me you love me.” The track "Someday" is a more hopeful rumination, looking forward to better times with a poetic sincerity. Overall, the album’s lyrics balance between playfulness and introspection, avoiding the heavy-handedness often associated with the era’s more psychedelic efforts. However, at times, the lyrics can feel somewhat disjointed, a side effect of having multiple songwriters with differing styles. ### **Music** Musically, *Moby Grape* is a diverse album that defies easy categorization. The band’s ability to seamlessly blend various genres sets it apart from its contemporaries. Songs like "Omaha" and "Fall on You" are pure garage rock with their punchy guitar riffs, frenetic pace, and a raw, driving energy. "Omaha," in particular, features a dazzling combination of three guitars that create a powerful, swirling soundscape, underpinned by the thundering rhythm section. In contrast, tracks such as “8:05” and “Sitting by the Window” highlight the band’s ability to craft delicate, melodic folk-rock ballads. “8:05” features a gentle acoustic guitar paired with tight vocal harmonies, evoking a sense of wistfulness. Meanwhile, “Sitting by the Window” incorporates a bluesy slide guitar and a languid, meditative tempo that create a contemplative mood. The instrumental prowess of the band members—Jerry Miller, Peter Lewis, Don Stevenson, Bob Mosley, and Skip Spence—is evident throughout the album. The three-guitar lineup allows for intricate interplay and richly textured arrangements, making songs like “Changes” and “Lazy Me” both unpredictable and compelling. The band’s rhythm section also shines, particularly on songs like "Hey Grandma," where Don Stevenson’s drumming is assertive and inventive, driving the song forward with a kinetic energy. However, the album's eclecticism can sometimes be a double-edged sword. While the variety showcases the band’s versatility, it can also make the album feel somewhat scattered. Some listeners may find the abrupt shifts in style jarring, especially when transitioning from the aggressive rock of “Fall on You” to the laid-back blues of “Ain’t No Use.” ### **Production** The production on *Moby Grape*, handled by David Rubinson, is a key element in capturing the band’s vibrant and multifaceted sound. Rubinson’s approach emphasizes clarity and balance, ensuring that each instrument is given space to breathe while maintaining a cohesive mix. This is particularly noticeable in tracks like “Omaha” and “Hey Grandma,” where the multi-layered guitar parts are distinct and separated, avoiding the muddiness that could easily occur with such dense arrangements. The album was recorded in a relatively short span of time, which gives it a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. This works well for the more energetic, garage rock-oriented songs, where the rawness of the production adds to their charm. For example, “Fall on You” captures the band’s live energy and dynamic interplay, making it sound urgent and vital. That said, the production is not without its flaws. There are moments where the mix feels uneven, such as in "Naked, If I Want To," where the vocals feel slightly buried under the instrumentation. Additionally, some of the more experimental choices, like the reversed tape effects in “Indifference,” might feel dated to modern listeners. The overall sound quality, while good for its time, lacks the polish that contemporary production techniques could have provided. ### **Themes** Thematically, *Moby Grape* touches on a variety of subjects, reflecting the diversity of its musical influences and lyrical content. At its core, the album captures the spirit of 1967—a year marked by social change, experimentation, and a quest for freedom. Songs like “Hey Grandma” and “Omaha” represent the youthful rebellion and carefree attitude of the counterculture. The lyrics are less concerned with political or social commentary and more focused on celebrating life, love, and personal freedom. This celebration of the here-and-now is contrasted with more reflective tracks like “8:05” and “Someday,” which explore themes of loss, longing, and hope. There is also a recurring motif of duality throughout the album. Songs like “Lazy Me” juxtapose introspective lyrics with upbeat, almost cheerful music, creating an ironic contrast that speaks to the complexities of the human experience. Similarly, "Changes" hints at both personal transformation and the broader societal shifts of the era. However, the album lacks a unified theme or concept, which might be seen as a drawback. While the diversity of styles and subjects can be refreshing, it can also feel unfocused at times. The lack of a coherent thematic thread might make the album feel less like a cohesive statement and more like a collection of disparate songs. ### **Influence** *Moby Grape* had a significant impact on both its contemporaries and future generations of musicians. The album’s innovative blend of genres—melding rock, folk, blues, and country—paved the way for future bands to explore similarly eclectic approaches. The three-guitar attack, in particular, influenced countless bands, from the Allman Brothers Band to the Byrds, and more recently, groups like Wilco and The Black Keys. Despite its artistic achievements, the album was initially overshadowed by a disastrous promotional campaign by Columbia Records, which released five singles simultaneously. This move confused radio stations and hurt the album's commercial potential. However, over time, *Moby Grape* has garnered a cult following and is frequently cited as one of the greatest debut albums of all time. The album’s influence extends beyond the music itself. Its mixture of raw energy, musical sophistication, and stylistic diversity can be seen as a precursor to the genre-blending tendencies of later movements like punk, indie rock, and alternative rock. Bands from the 1970s through the 2000s have drawn inspiration from Moby Grape’s fearless experimentation and genre-defying spirit. ### **Pros and Cons** **Pros:** 1. **Musical Diversity:** The album’s eclectic blend of rock, folk, blues, and country makes it a rich listening experience, showcasing the band’s versatility and range. 2. **Innovative Arrangements:** The three-guitar lineup and tight vocal harmonies create a unique sound that sets the band apart from its contemporaries. 3. **Energetic Performance:** The raw, vibrant energy of the band’s performances, particularly on tracks like “Omaha” and “Hey Grandma,” captures the excitement of the San Francisco music scene. 4. **Emotional Depth:** Songs like “8:05” and “Sitting by the Window” offer a contrasting, introspective side that adds emotional depth to the album. 5. **Influence and Legacy:** The album’s influence on later musicians and genres is undeniable, cementing its status as a classic of the psychedelic rock era. **Cons:** 1. **Lack of Cohesion:** The diversity of styles can sometimes feel scattered, making the album seem less like a cohesive statement and more like a collection of songs. 2. **Inconsistent Production Quality:** While the production captures the band’s energy, it can feel uneven at times, with some tracks sounding muddy or dated. 3. **Overwhelming Release Strategy:** The simultaneous release of five singles diluted the impact of the album, contributing to its initial commercial underperformance. 4. **Occasional Lyrical Weakness:** Some lyrics, particularly on tracks like "Ain’t No Use," can feel underdeveloped or lack the poetic depth found in the work of their contemporaries. 5. **Unrefined Experimentation:** Some of the more experimental moments, like the tape effects in “Indifference,” might not resonate with all listeners and can feel dated. ### **Conclusion** *Moby Grape* by Moby Grape remains a landmark of 1960s rock music, celebrated for its fearless innovation and eclectic mix of styles. While it may have suffered from an uneven production quality and a lack of thematic cohesion, the album’s strengths in musical diversity, energetic performance, and emotional depth far outweigh its weaknesses. Its influence is far-reaching, resonating through decades of rock music and beyond, making it an essential listen for fans of the genre and a valuable historical document of the psychedelic era.

Hadn't heard of them before, unlikely to remember what they're like in future.

A 60s album by a band called ‘Moby Grape’ seemed like it would be the worst thing ever recorded, but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Thought it would be more psychedelic. It did have too much 60s white guy boomy soul singing though.

incomplete on spotify

Listenable but uninspiring. 2*

Good from what I heard.

I could barely find a way to listen to this and then it went way too fast. Most songs stopped before you could really get into them. I really liked “Lazy Me” and think it could have been something great if they had kept going for at least two minutes. Other than track briefness, my complaints are few. They are, in all other areas, on par with their contemporaries. There were moments when they sounded better, some worse, but mostly on par. I would have liked to enjoy this more. 3/5

Groovy. 3

Sounds like early era The Who with slightly more blues influence. I thought it was a good self titled record, but it didn't really do anything that I found deserving of being on this.

Sounds like the late 60's

I liked this, some toward the end weren't as strong. Nice 60s grooves.

Nice finding!

Meh.

01) Hey Grandma – 6,5 02) Mr. Blues – 6,5 03) Fall on You – 6,5 04) 8:05 – 8,5 05) Come in the Morning – 6,5 06) Omaha – 7,0 07) Naked, If I Want To – 7,5 08) Someday – 7,5 09) Ain't No Use – 7,0 10) Sitting by the Window – 7,5 11) Changes – 7,0 12) Lazy Me – 7,0 13) Indifference – 6,5 TOTAL: 7,04 (70/100)

What a delightful album, short and sweet with a great mix of cutting rock and roll, acoustic folk, CS&N-esc harmonies and some Beatles influenced guitar leads. The whole album comes in under 30 minutes and is worth a few plays. Since it's so short, there's no reason to point out specific songs, just give the whole thing a spin. Fun tidbit about this album, it came out only 3 months after The Grateful Dead's debut and out performed it on the charts. Both bands originate from San Francisco and come from the same music scene. As mentioned by others, it's not available on Spotify but you can find the whole album on YouTube.

Interesting - feels a lot like the Dead with a Jam Band vibe and some really good harmonies. I had never heard this before!

This isn't really for me. It sounds a lot like Creedence and I was never a fan. Good guitar work, and decent bass lines. But for the most part the music is just boring to me. I'd never heard of Moby Grape before and I don't think I'll really seek them out at all. 2/5

3.5

The best 60's psychedelic rock album I'd never heard of before.

No complaints with this one. Easy listening, fun, and groovy. 4/5 Highlights: Hey Grandma Come in the Morning Omaha Ain’t No Use

Another somewhat underwhelming album, it’s okay.

Not bad. On the whole, a band I’d like to hear more from.

Jeebus, that was a boring ass record.

3.75

Like it, but nothing stood out for me. 3/5

The most average 67' rock album you could think of. So, very good music if you're into that.

This album really caught me by surprise. Really great vocals, high quality recordings, and a unique sound for the time while also staying pretty catchy/accessible. The Spotify version isn't the correct version, I had to find it on YouTube. Really solid listen that I'll come back to some day. 4/5

bro what..... hey grandma- 5 mr blues- 5 fall on you- 4 8:05- 6 come in the morning- 4 omaha- 5 naked if i want to- 6 someday- 4 or 5 aint no use- 5 changes- 4 lazy me- 4 or 5 very forgettable stuff 👍 its ok though

Not bad

Interesting….

Rather generic 60s groove. No outstanding melodies or musical style here.

Мета-альбом, который описывает ощущения от него своей же песней Indifference. Лучшая песня - Indifference.

Mont Grape is just good late 1960s rock. There is nothing mind blowing but it’s all very good. However at 19 mins, it’s not an album. It’s an EP and that’s the only thing keeping it from 4 stars. 7.6/10

Feels more rhythm and blues influenced than some of their commentaries. Songs like Someday make me really glad to find artists like this, but it just isn't enough for me to want to revisit the entire album.

Perhaps on the list more because of the story of Moby Grape’s rapid rise and fall rather than how good the actual album is. I mean it’s a solid entry from the storied year of 67’, and it’s a fun listen while it’s on, but it doesn’t really linger in the memory once the needle comes off the record.

I couldn't listen to most of it because the bulk of the album wasn't available on Spotify. I'm not upset...what I heard wasn't great. 2/5

It was solid, but nothing special. I have no lasting impression of it and doubt I'll think of it ever again. But, on the other hand, it wasn't bad at all. It just exists.

Short and sweet tracks but everything so fleeting that nothing sticks.

spotify is missing several songs off of this album but it is very up my alley so I will go back and listen to the rest elsewhere.

I liked a song but overall not my cup of tea

Damn fine 60s era folk/acid rock to bring you back to a time and place you wish you could dream of.

hyvää musiikkia... Huomaa.. albumidta en voi sanoa mitään spotify ei tykkää albumeista.. Otetaan org laulut ppis laitetaan xtra pelleilyö mukaan..

Wow, this is a really impressive album--truly a tour de force. It's especially shocking because I have never heard of Moby Grape before. Their name is remarkably bad, but the music is wonderful!

3.5

Ok. Probably not listen again though

Solide album rock-folk-psychédélique, rien vraiment à redire, en plus il est court

This is good, but nothing that makes it a 'must listen.'

3.5/5. Good. I don't think this is anything amazing, but I'm a fan of this type of music.

To be explore a little bit more, first time listening to it. Good!

Kinda meh.

Hieman vaisuksi ehkä jäi tai sit mä en vaa tajua. 2/5

Solid 60-luvun rokkiplatta!

Standouts: Mr. Blues, Indifference, Sweet Ride Lyrics/Vocals: 4/5 Instrumentals: 5/5- I love this style of blues-y 60s rock Vibes: 4/5 Overall: 4/5

Solid 60’s rock. Really enjoyable

Soild 60’s rock album, good mix of psychedelic and country rock, worst at least 1 listen.

Pretty good background music but not really something I would seek out.

Konnten die Jungs nicht etwas anständiges lernen? Aber ok, Musik machen ist immer noch besser als Drogen verkaufen. So waren sie wenigsten weg von der Straße.

Me: it’s only 24 minutes. I can listen to anything for 24 minutes. Also me: [Checks watch every 2 minutes] Sounded like half the band was playing a different song from the other half.

Um this was okay. For some reason it reminded me of the Beatles.

Indifference is how I would describe this album.

I think they are objectively good musicians. I just didn’t find the sound that compelling, it felt very similar to other things.

Alright this album ain't bad, some 60s rock stuff, but I don't think it's particularly great. Just sits in that okay to good range. Some really cool sections

This is the fourth late 60s album in the last five assigned, so I think it suffers quite a bit from not being as distinctive as the previous three. I think I've heard this sort of stuff before and even listened to the songs available on Apple Music twice to give it a fair shake. Surprisingly I seemed to enjoy the songs that I had to go to YouTube to hear. Wish I could have heard the album properly.

It's another album that I find enjoyable, but I wonder what it brings to the table that was not already served.

Adjacent in sound and style to CSN&Y and The Guess Who. I like this a lot!

Wow another 60s band I’ve never heard of that was difficult to listen to (I pieced together the original track listing from Apple Music and YouTube). And like some of the others, this was completely fantastic! The harmonies were REALLY groovy! I listened to this a few times and loved it more and more. Terrific!

I do like it when albums from the 60s aren't annoying. Slightly perturbed by Spotify including bonus tracks but omitting album tracks though.

So ... this album is not available on Amazon Music or on Spotify. Found it on YouTube instead. It's kinda what you expect out of late 60s music. Bit of a Beatles feel on Hey Grandma but otherwise it's pretty eclectic - blues, bluegrass, country, folk. I hear a lot of other bands in their work. Naked, If I Want To and Sitting by the Window are my favorites but overall I doubt I'd listen to it again.

It's fine, it's just not my thing. At least it's not offensively twee like The Byrds.

No.

very good album, definitely gonna pick it up on vinyl

Fits perfect in between Montery and Woodstock. Nice Album in context of time, but nothing real special. I expected Country Joe McDonald or The Holding Company jumping in the line :-)

I had never heard of Moby Grape, but I liked this..

Some impressive elements here, some Crosbys, stills and Nash type harmony rock. The guitarsd are ripping some blues licks and the tempo creeps into some Doors type rhythm. I think it hits some lulls here and there, but no doubt a solid period piece.

I guess for the time it was good. Sounded similar to the rest of the 60s.

I listened to this 3 times and it made very little impression on me. Another one of the meh American records on here from that era. Not bad but not great either

Another album that was a pleasant lsiten, but by the time it was over I wasn't able to remember a single song

Neither as interesting as Moby or as tasty as a grape

You can hear the passion, but that is no-hit album.

very interesting album, did give me vibes of the Beach Boys and Beatles, would like to listen some more.

This was a super short album (even though it says it has bonus tracks!) and I think it’s a great one. Reminds me of so many other classic rock albums I listened to growing up but I’m not sure if I’d heard any of these songs or not.

Moby Grape What a mess. My provider did not have the album listed in full. Just some tracks. Not the best tracks. I listened and came away nonplussed. This I should listen to before I die? I'm not hearing it. So I tried again, then noticing only tracks 3, 7, 9, 13 and one other. Where's the rest? Who is this fractured group? Wikipedia had headlines that sounded exciting and tragic, so I went down a rabbit hole of wonky weird crazy stuff. Gifted musician with mental breakdowns fueled by LSD, asylum occupations, late night recording sessions, band support despite their absence and just weirdness. That's one of the 5 lead singers in this 5 person act. So, I listen again, this time on YouTube - and I haven't a clue. What am I listening to? It's eccentric? Oh, psychedelia More Wikipedia. I was wrong. It's not an album to listen too before you die, it's a symphony of lost potential played out in reality to read up on before you die. Court cases, squandered cash, drugs, good folks passively watching malfeaience played out in front of them, a crooked manager, albums mismanaged and still the group manages to make musical successes. Frantically. Erratically. Despondantly. It's a mess. The band that is. It's also mesmerising. I listened to more tracks and albums and I just can't quite comprehend how so much potential became so decayed. It's a supergroup that never got out of its toddler stage of rebellion. I think it's a 2 stars album, what I could find, but it's a four star story. So, it's getting a three from me.

Moby Grape by Moby Grape is Moby Great

Fun little country-rock album. Nothing in particular stands out but it was a pleasant listen for sure.

Very good

2.5

2.5 actually, pretty good. Not available on Apple Music though.

Moby Grape is an impressive and enjoyable album that masterfully blends rock, blues, folk, and country genres. The energetic opener Hey Grandma sets a vibrant tone for the album, followed by a series of strong tracks showcasing the band's versatility. Each member’s contributions shine, with standout moments like the harmonies on Omaha and the poignant 8:05. The musicianship is consistently high, and the interplay between instruments is a joy to listen to. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 5 STAND OUT TRACK - Mr. Blues

A bit dated but OK

3.5

Un son emblématique des années 1960.

perfect mix of the kinda music I like, a summer listen

I thought I was going to hate this. I didn't hate it. It's OK. Not great but OK. Bob Mosley's bass work is fantastic. The songs are economical and make sense. Still not a fan of the jangly psych county guitar sounds that was so prevalent in the 60s. Overall, fine.

Shades of Hendrix. Ok.

The 60s albums that are actually good really stand out to me now. Because I’m slowly starting to dislike most of what I’m hearing from this era more and more. With each generic psych rock I hear, I lose a little bit more hope. Or maybe I lose a year off of my life. I’m not sure. But either way, if those first few sentences don’t already queue in on how I feel about this album, what I say next will. I really only have four words to describe this. A very boring slog. I’ve just heard enough of this music from enough artists to know that I’m tired of it. I’ve been tired of it. I could never hear another one of these albums again and live on happily. This album had about three worthwhile and memorable songs. If this didn’t come out in 1967, I would think this was a collection of bad cuts from a Neil Young album. Or maybe Jefferson Airplane. Since it reminds me the most of that. The unfortunate thing is I know I’m going to have to talk about another one of these. Soon enough, I’ll be able to make a longer list of the ones I don’t like or don’t remember than the ones I actually enjoy. It’s rare I write this little. But that’s because it’s rare I have so little to say. Skip this album. Rating: 4/10

[A note to listeners: The Apple Music link for this album directs you to the incorrect album, Moby Grape ‘69. The full version of this record is not on Apple Music, either. You’ll have to go to YouTube to hear the full record. Now, on with the review…] Do you hear that sound? That’s me patting myself on the back. In previous reviews, I’ve stated that literally every band in the late 60’s San Francisco psych scene were better musicians and songwriters than The Grateful Dead, and that they all put out better, more engaging albums than the Dead. Well, guess what? Here comes Moby Grape to prove me right once again! Moby Grape’s debut impresses with intricate and interwoven multi-guitar arrangements, an incredibly tight rhythm section and excellent vocal harmonies. The guitar leads are fuzzy and the band plays with a sense of purpose throughout. This is not lackadaisically jammed psych rock; it makes its point and keeps you engaged on each track. The story of Moby Grape is rife with misfortune, but their music, even if not as well known as it should be, stands well above many of their contemporaries in the late 60’s psychedelic scene.

Grateful Dead x The Mamas and the Papas hybrid

60’s

Had never heard of Moby Grape before this and then ended uo hearing them on The Spectrum on SiriusXM later that day. Weird coincidence but loved them and will listen to more!

This album (or at least what was of it on Spotify) is under 30 minutes, snd it still felt like a chore to get through. Just weird, annoying, generic late 60s rock. I really am in disbelief as to how much uninteresting music has actually managed to earn a place on this list.

this is straight up alright.

If you choose to go down this path, you are opening a can of worms that I don't think people fully understand. Putting an album that is 14 minutes long means that when I consider my list, I can put a bunch of K-Pop mini albums that are even longer than that (usually 20 minutes). Do we think that is wise? Maybe I will add the single Boats and Hoes to my list because it's only a little bit shorter than this. Actually it might be about the same time since it has an instrumental version and some other version too. My mind is racing at all the "non albums" that people say shouldn't be on a list but clearly here Art is Art. This list does not judge between long and short, good or bad, British or UK. All albums are welcome here. This list should be called 1001 Albums of varying degrees of length and quality.

The internet has been really wonky for me today, this site, other sites, my phone, everything. Maybe we got hit with a low-grade EMP. Anyway, I looked this one up on Apple Music, and there's a version of it that contains only one song from the actual album, then a handful of bonus tracks, and they are numbered correctly but 90% of the album is just missing? I'll have to circle back on that, but I pieced together what I could from a greatest hits, which was maybe 65% of the album, and it's decent. Another typical '60s rock album though, nothing very special. Not worth digging harder if it's not readily available, I'd replace this one. Favorite tracks: 8:05, Omaha. Album art: Cool guys chilling on the street, looking sort of tough but also like refined art school hippy dudes. Label stamp is cool, this is a solid cover, especially compared to most band photo covers. 3/5

Solid little folk and psych record. But it feels like for every song that I liked such as '8:05', 'Come In the Morning', and 'Lazy Me', there was a song that completely passed by without leaving any impact at all. I chalk that up to the immediacy of each of these brief songs, they either hit with a strong idea right off the bat or come off as "incomplete". Still, I loved the harmonies here and the guitar and bass playing were as tight as I'd expect out of a blues rock-y type psych record from around this time (especially on the outro to 'Indifference', one of my favorite musical moments here).

This album has a song named "Indifference" and that perfectly sums up my feelings towards this album

I couldn't listen to all of this on Spotify, but what I could listen to, I liked for the most part. Pretty good old/classic rock. 3/5

There is genuinely nothing special about this album. There are millions of psychedelic rock albums that came out in the 1960s that are way better than this. It is rather repetitive, but it gets a 2 because I have definitely heard worse.

Just a couple of the tracks were available on Spotify. Groovy 60's music. This one didn't do too much for me. I didn't hate it, but the vocals and guitar tracks and overall thinking about music seems tired and played out.

Moby Grape sounds so incredibly 1967. Nothing they do is particularly better than their contemporaries or many imitators that followed, but it’s interesting how thoroughly this band got left behind in the era and rarely mentioned. Maybe they lacked the one hook or earworm that would make them memorable and help them stand the test of time?

I like their slightly overdriven, crunchy guitar and bass sound. I hear the resemblance to the Grateful Dead’s sound. They can do rock (Hoochie and Trucking Man), folk (It’s A Beautiful Day Today and If You Can’t Learn From My Mistakes), and psychedelic-ish (Ooh Mama Ooh) songs. This is a forgotten gem from the late 60s psychedelic scene. I’ve never heard of Moby Grape until now and I wish I had. The story of their band is a sad one of lost potential…too much LSD and a shady manager. They had five members who could write and sing. What a shame.

1967 San Francisco rock. 2/5

Fun to listen but didn't find it memorable

It was okay. Just 60s rock, nothing special.

Classic 60s release

Solid Hippy Rock

never heard this before. probably never will again

Never heard of this band before - really enjoyed it. They didn't cling too closely to the hippy sound of the day

Li my red d

Did not expect to like a group called moby grape… probably the reason they didnt take off tbh. But they make some nice sounding music.

I can’t find this anywhere.

Spotify didn't have all the songs available. It was kinda forgettable from what I listened too

Inte riktigt vad man hoppats på.

Day123 - probably like a lot of people i’ve never heard of moby grape. i’m sure there’s an interesting history behind this band cause the music is pretty good and i bet they influenced many others

nice mix of bluesy rock and rock and roll 3.3

87/1001

I’d lien to hang out with these guys.

(Yawning, and waking by the end of the album) Well, that's how hey made music by the end of the 60s.

This was a great listen! I can’t believe these guys only have 67K monthly listeners on Spotify.

So close to being good.

Eh, normal 60s meh.

Some pretty nice songs

Despite not finding the full album anywhere, what I could find was pretty good. It sounded like the 60’s.

Really nice, fast, liked the different vocalists on some of the tracks, didn't overstay its welcome. Great album over all, very 60's.

took me longer to cobble together tracks from this album than it did to actually listen to it. standard 60's era psych rock but nice guitar and vocals.

Op Spotify missen 4 nummers, maar dat overleven we wel denk ik. Ik heb Omaha wel even op Youtube erbij gepakt omdat die specifiek genoemd wordt in de Wiki. Blues, vleugje country, vleugje rock 'n roll, een tikkie psychedelisch. Je ruikt bijna de trekdrop die je in die tijd nog voor een cent per stuk kon halen. Toen roken nog gezond was. Doet me denken aan Creedence Clearwater Revival. Weinig mis mee, 4 sterren.

I enjoyed listening to it while it was playing, but the album felt so similiar to everything else I've heard about in the same genre and era that I understand why I haven't heard of them before now. Not bad, but nothing to set it apart.

I had never heard of Moby Grape and I had alto find the album on YouTube, but was very pleasantly surprised by what I thought would be another annoying psychedelic band from the 60s. Very nice stuff here and it’s a shame they didn’t really “make” it.

4 spacey stars.

Not a fan

Wow streaming services really messed this one up. PSA- the best songs are missing. Seek out Hey Grandma and particularly Omaha. Omaha is an absolute classic. The Best of album has most of these songs in a slightly different order, but still manages to miss Sitting by the Window off for some reason. It's not hard people, they hardly released anything! Great sunshine beat combo. Nothing not to like. Deservedly had a resurgence of critical attention in the early 00s from Mojo readers and I assume some reissues.

This hits the sweet spot between rock and roll and the "roots" sounds of country, blues, and friends. Hits it perfectly, as far as I'm concerned, with a delicious dusting of California psych.

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I couldn't get a hold of the complete album so I cobbled together the songs from greatest hits and other compilation albums as best as I could. It sounded like pretty standard rock of that time, nothing really stuck out for me. I don't understand why some of these songs appear to be impossible to find.

Garbage

first listen really cool vibes

Perfectly acceptable music

It's a shame the version on Tidal, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music is incomplete...nah, just kidding you aren't missing anything amazing. That said, why even list the album when only *one* of the original album songs is available for listening?

Slechts enkele tracks beschikbaar op de streamingdiensten.

This album felt like listening to a radio show of lost gems from the '60s. I'm surprised all 13 tracks were by the same band. There's pop, hard rock and country rock. Nothing earth-shattering or particularly inventive but all of it was enjoyable. I'm a fan of this style so I'm always happy to put a band like this on in the background. I thought the hard rock songs were the strongest.

Pretty straightforward classic rock with the usual elements- twangy Rolling Stones guitar, Beatles vocal harmonies, high energy The Who-like lead vocals. Usually when I hear a straightforward song like "8:05", I try to find things that make me want to hear it again, like "is this song beautiful?" "is this song lyrically interesting?" "is it fun?" "is there some hidden parts or things that make it stand out beyond my first impression?". If a song is straightforward (in my opinion) and doesn't offer anything different or particularly catchy, I usually need something else for me to really enjoy it beyond that first hear. Maybe it's because it took 10 tracks for this album to have a song go longer than 3 minutes but it felt like all of these songs flew by and I couldn't grab many of these lasting elements. The songs came and went and they didn't often have a lot of those other factors that keep me listening. Because of this, I really want to give this a 1, but I've been reserving 1's for albums that I found to be downright bad. Is this album downright bad? No, I don't think so. Does it deserve to be on this list? I'm not sure. It's just kind of forgettable.

The authors favourite era. Feels like 501 albums are from 67-69

Hey its the band that Alexander "Skip" Spence tried to kill with an axe while high. Blind album and artist. It was okay I guess? Did not expect much and did not care for it.

Short and sweet! Quite enjoyable. Not sure why I’ve never heard of them.

I really liked it, despite it being not fully there.

I liked this and am also interested in the full version.

I don’t think Spotify has the right version of this. But what is there is pretty decent. I’ll have to find the original release though.