Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From The First Psychedelic Era 1965-1968 Reviews

For anyone even slightly interested in sixties rock music beyond the household name groups, this cd will prove a godsend Based on an early seventies single vinyl lp, that consisted of mostly minor US chart hits, it was expanded to a full four cds, including most of the original comp, plus a shedload of additional, sometimes VERY obscure ...  Read the complete review

This is just simply, a classic, and an utter joy to own. I borrowed my friends copy, after a few reccomendations from those in the know (i.e. mojo readers), and had to have it forcibly wrestled from my clammy paws when he wanted it back. It really is that good, no it really is. A basic history lesson is needed. In the 60's ...  Read the complete review

Here's proof that the best music doesn't always make the charts. "Nuggets" a 4 CD Boxed set, and it's one of only a handful of CDs that I've ever paid full price for - and it's worth every penny. It's American psychedelic/garage pop from the 60s (lots of fuzzy guitars, lots of screaming, lots of ...  Read the complete review

This compilation contains 4 CDs of great music, mostly from the period 1964-1968, and all from the USA. This was a highly fertile period for the garage band concept in that country: inspired by British bands like the Beatles, every kid had a band or was in a band. This obviously produced it's fair share of unlistenable music, but these CDs are ...  Read the complete review