The Sonics that Wailers bassist Buck Ormsby took into a small studio and unleashed on the world show a live band at the peak of its power, ready to mow down the competition without even blinking twice. Their debut long-player (originally issued on the Etiquette imprint) is reprised here with new liner notes by Norton prexy Miriam Linna in the original mono. The flame-throwing hits of "The Witch," "Psycho," "Boss Hoss," and "Strychnine" are aboard, along with versions of "Do You Love Me," "Dirty Robber," "Have Love Will Travel," and "Walkin' the Dog" that are no less potent. This long-play vinyl reissue also boasts the addition of four bonus tracks: "Keep a Knockin'" (the original B-side of "The Witch") and three selections from an Etiquette Christmas album, "Don't Believe in Christmas," "The Village Idiot," and "Santa Claus." Another important chunk of Seattle rock & roll history. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide
E**L
What a garage band should be
I thought the CD it was very good with all the tracks listed I thought I could use possibly remaster but then again this is coming from the early 60s when can I expect too much as far as overall sound.Positively one of the best garage band ever God bless
A**S
Rock AND Roll
Take the "Swamp Rock" out of Creedence Clearwater Revival and replace it with the intensity of 1,000 burning suns...HERE Are The Sonics!!!!This album even has two great Christmas songs!NOTE: There are three Christmas songs on this album; but, given modern sensitivities, some may find 'The Village Idiot' to be offensive. Others; however, will find it a pleasantly unique rendition of 'Jingle Bells'
M**N
I went for the vinyl and I am glad I did - with all due respect to Howard ...
Holy cow! I should have know about these guys a long time ago - they rule! I went for the vinyl and I am glad I did - with all due respect to Howard Stern, VINYL brings this up another level. DO yourself a favor and get this....and hopefully play it though speakers with at least a 12 inch subwoofer....
G**O
Old style garage rock
There’s a few good songs
J**C
Great classis garage rock
Great price and fast service
G**S
many bands like the sonics in mid 1960s usa
in the mid 1960s every town had a band like the sonics. the sonics must have been better than most because after all they made 2(?) albums. their originals are pretty good, the covers predictable. over all the talent level is modest. in 1965 the sonics were one of many. it was a great time for rock and roll. 3 and 1/2 stars. from the same time period you might want to try the much better, totally unique, wild and original "black monk time" by the monks instead. i dont remember any other band like them.
S**E
Sonics, early covers at maximum volume, rock & ...
Sonics,early covers at maximum volume,rock & roll !!!!.
M**N
early garage punk
Fun stuff but can't say I was super impressed. They let the needle go into the red a lot. Be prepared if you have sensitive ears. Best rack-Have Love Will Travel.
E**3
Brilliant
Excellent debut album and so influential, must have.
B**Z
5 Stars
Outstanding
P**S
They're a garageband
This is a fantastic garageband record, with a mix of covers and originals recorded in reasonable fidelity for the period and budget (everythings clear for a start). Energy levels are incredible, and it's no surprise they couldn't maintain this on later records. Great to see them performing again, and well worth the few pounds it cost. Anyone into basic rock (Stooges, Feelgoods, MC5, White Stripes etc.) should get this.
A**W
very varied
nothing
M**N
Very good
Very interesting sounds, doesn't sound like anything else from 1966
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