Re-formations are a tricky thing. It’s hard not to question the motivation, and the end result can find a precious entity becoming a Marshalled-up chugganaut with little authenticity or self-respect.
This is different. Cali garage giants The Chocolate Watchband’s ‘original line-up’ (questionable, as members from three incarnations are here) have re-recorded 13 tracks exactly the way they did in the 60s. Instruments, echo room, the works. It’s a good set, and fun to play spot the difference against the originals.
Some tracks retain attitude and raw power (Gone And Passes By, Sweet Young Thing), some reflect the pace of the 60-somethings remodelling them (Are You Gonna Be There, I Ain’t No Miracle Worker).
Melts in my brain ! Still sounding good but warming up old songs is not that interesting. The Electric Prunes did much better imho, published new songs on the PruneTwang label from 2001 - 2014, excellent stuff. Too much to dream ! Muchas gracias
ResponderEliminarbetween 2001 and 2014
Just discovered the other Chocolate Watchband - This is my voice...en el archivo del blog con mucho gusto, great covers of Zappa and the Seeds. Que alegria....greetings from germany
ResponderEliminarThank you friends!!
ResponderEliminargrew up 50 miles from San Jose. These guys were really good back in the 60's. Seems they haven't lost that feel through the ages. many thanks.
ResponderEliminarThanx!
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