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13 FROM THE 13TH FLOOR | 8.13.24

13 FROM THE 13TH FLOOR | 8.13.24

by Rob Fitzpatrick on August 13, 2024
13 FROM THE 13TH FLOOR | 8.13.24

Jake Garcia of The Black Angels explores the sounds and history of the golden era of 1960s psych and rock & roll in 13 FROM THE 13TH FLOOR. Tune in below! This playlist is updated with 13 new tracks on the 13th of each month.

13 FROM THE 13TH FLOOR:


 

The Master's Apprentices - Poor Boy (Demos)
A fine example of 60’s Austrian garage. This one is tough as nails and so satisfying.

Bill Plummer and the Cosmic Brotherhood - Lady Friend
An obscure version of the Byrd’s song done in a far-out raga.

Food - Naive Prayers
An oddity with some heavy fuzz from their 1969 album “Forever is a Dream.”

F.J. McMahon - The Spirit of the Golden Juice
A The charming and talented F.J. McMahon recorded this after returning home from the Vietnam War. 

The Pretty Things - Balloon Burning 
From their classic concept album 'S.F Sorrow' recorded in 1968.  

Creme Soda - Keep it Heavy
The hazy psychedelic sound of Milwaukee, Wisconsin circa 1974.

Wells Fargo - Watch Out
The coolest sound from Zimbabwe to make you feel good.

The Sonics - He's Waitin'
The masters at work circa 1966.

Träd Gräs Och Stenar - Sanningens silverflod
The hypnotic sound of Trees, Grass & Stones.

Joco Dev Sextett - Du Bist Mer Nah
The sound of East Germany circa 1968.

Monomono - Kenimania
An excellent 70’s groove from Nigeria. 

Group 1850 - Little Fly
The sound of The Hague, Netherlands drowned in reverb and fuzz circa 1968. 

Cluster - Heiße Lippen
An From their album 'Zuckerzeit' ('Sugar Time'). This amazing album was recorded with cheap drum machines and synthesizers in the German countryside of Forst in 1974. Allmusic described the group as "the most important and consistently underrated space rock unit of the '70s."


Until next time, thanks for listening!
-Jake

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