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HSR60S 001EP
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"This is a licensed reissue on 7" vinyl of the killer single by The Other Half originally issued by GNP Crescendo in 1966 and never repressed since. The Other Half was a 5 pieces band that included the guitar wizard Randy Holden who went on to join Blue Cheer. TOH members were originally from L.A., then moved to San Francisco in the mid-sixties. The Other Half's sound was a brutal but fairly advanced rock interpretation of the R&B performed by British bands such as The Rolling Stones & Them. Although less known, they were really on par with American bands such as Music Machine, the Sonics and the Wailers. 'Mr. Pharmacist' is their best known and much sought-after single. It was covered by The Fall with great success in the '80s. It is an up tempo, mean, hard, relentless R&B number showcasing a sophisticated combination of wild guitars, outstanding drums and powerful vocals. And unbelievable lyrics to match... On the flip side 'I've Come So Far' is a slower number backed with some awesome piano (reminiscing of the Seeds) and great vocals to boot. Irresistible. The reissue is a high quality 45 RPM 7 inch of the original mono mix. A forgotten 1966 Garage masterpiece, essential..."
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PIL 6001LP
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LP version. This legendary early psychedelic band are best-known for featuring the guitar wizardry of Randy Holden (who went on to join Blue Cheer and record a shattering solo LP). Based in Los Angeles, they gigged regularly in San Francisco, sharing stages with many of the city's best-known acid-rock bands throughout 1967. Their sole LP -- a mixture of singles and newer material -- appeared in March 1968, by which time Holden had departed. Brilliantly showcasing his innovative playing, it's a psychedelic classic, and is issued here complete with five bonus tracks culled from rare 45s and a French EP.
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PIL 6001CD
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2013 repress. This legendary early psychedelic band are best-known for featuring the guitar wizardry of Randy Holden (who went on to join Blue Cheer and record a shattering solo LP). Based in Los Angeles, they gigged regularly in San Francisco, sharing stages with many of the city's best-known acid-rock bands throughout 1967. Their sole LP -- a mixture of singles and newer material -- appeared in March 1968, by which time Holden had departed. Brilliantly showcasing his innovative playing, it's a psychedelic classic, and is issued here complete with five bonus tracks culled from rare 45s and a French EP.
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