Psychedelic rock from Minneapolis psych madmen Jokers Wild! Includes all of their rare singles, plus 15 more originally unreleased mind-melting cuts - complete with slide whistle!
When looking through the amount of outta-this-world acid-tinged, garage and psychedelic rock that came out of Minneapolis during the 1960s, it wouldnt be too far-fetched to assume that there was something in the water. Their sound was unlike any other Minneapolis 60s band a true feat during that time.
Though the band began playing more local gigs during the early part of 1967, it wasnt until May that they recorded their slide-flute-farfisa-organ infused psych wonderment, All I See Is You / I Just Cant Explain It. The single was recorded at the famed Kay Bank Studios (where groups like The Trashmen, Vaqueros, Readymen, Castaways and many, many more laid down tracks) but received very little airplay. Their second single featured Echo as the A-side, and its equally as fun, bringing a ? and The Mysterians-esque farfisa beat behind a driving, delightfully fuzzy bass and guitar. Like their first single, it didnt go anywhere. The lack of budget really hurt the band, and with too many bills to pay, they werent able to recoup on recording costs. Poof& it ended up sitting on the shelf.
The remnants of their unfinished album can be heard here, along with unreleased material, a cover of the Hollies Have You Ever Loved Somebody, and three of their limited release singles, All I See Is You/I Just Cant Explain It, Peace Man/Tomorrow, and Because Im Free/Sunshine. Catchy yet complex, tune out and turn on to this unsung Twin Cities garage-psych treasure and prepare to Step Outside Your Mind.
A1. All I See Is You A2. Tomorrow A3. Echo A4. Stranger A5. Witch A6. The Grass Is Greener B1. That Man's Not You (Step Outside Your Mind) B2. Because I'm Free B3. Good Time B4. Hard Road B5. I See You C1. Peace Man C2. Sunshine C3. American Dream C4. Dissatisfied C5. River D1. I'm On My Way D2. Have You Ever Loved Somebody D3. I Just Can't Explain It D4. Copper Penny D5. Park Music
- Genre: Rock
- Released: 4/5/24
- Handling Time Note: ** Please allow an additional 72 business hours for this item's shipment. **
- Format Detail: 2LP
- Format: Vinyl
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