Music Adds to Acid Flashback – February 2

Here is a summary of all the music adds – old and new to Acid Flashback radio in the past week.

Mamalarky – “Feels So Wrong” and “Nothing Lasts Forever”

A band we interviewed two years ago has a new single out with two songs. Both encapsulate the psych/folk/synth vibe of this band. They will be touring in Florida, California, and the Southwest, with hopefully more added dates.

Rotundos – “My Advice”

The band came together in 2022. This punk-ish quartet Rotundos has set a fire beneath Chicago’s DIY music scene with their genre bending and mindful lyricism. They’re kicking off the new year with their self-titled debut album, full of blazing guitar riffs and a perfectly morose punk sound. -courtesy Terrorbird Radio.

Delaney and BonnieHome is the debut album by husband-and-wife singers Delaney & Bonnie, released on the Stax label. Most of the album was recorded at Stax Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, from February to November 1968, with additional overdubs in July 1969, and features many of Stax’s house musicians, including some very familiar names, such as Donald “Duck” Dunn, Steve Cropper, Booker T. Jones, and Isaac Hayes.

The songs on Home by Delaney & Bonnie showcase a blend of soulful rock, blues, and gospel influences. Released in 1970, the album features a mix of heartfelt ballads and energetic tracks, with the duo’s raw, emotional vocals front and center. Songs like “Only You Know and I Know” and “I Don’t Want to Discuss It” highlight their chemistry and ability to convey deep personal experiences. The album is known for its rich instrumentation, with contributions from notable session musicians, and it captures a sense of intimacy and authenticity that defined much of the late ’60s and early ’70s rock scene.

The Ventures – In honor of would have been founding member Bob Bogle’s ninetieth birthday (January 16, 1934 – June 14, 2009), we added fifty different songs by this influential American instrumental rock band that originated in in 1958 Tacoma, Washington. Known for their tight, melodic sound, they became pioneers of surf rock and instrumental music during the early ’60s. Their signature sound was built on electric guitars, often featuring the lead guitar played by Nokie Edwards, with the rhythm section composed of bass, drums, and occasionally keyboards. They popularized the use of reverb and catchy, simple melodies, helping shape the sound of the era. Hits like “Walk Don’t Run” and their cover of “Pipeline” showcased their ability to blend rock with surf culture, leaving a lasting impact on both instrumental rock and the broader pop music landscape.

Bogle started on guitar and later switched to bass. Tracks we added came from their debut, Walk Don’t Run, plus The Ventures, Another Smash, The Colorful Ventures, Twist With The Ventures, The Ventures Play Telstar and Lonely Bull, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Knock Me Out, Surfing, Hawaii Five-O, and more.

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The SmithsMeat is Murder. It’s hard to believe we had nothing from this album in our library. Released in 1985, is The Smiths’ second studio album and stands as one of their most politically charged works. The album is about animal rights, human suffering, and social alienation, with its title track offering a direct attack on meat eaters and animal cruelty. The songs are marked by a blend of jangly guitar riffs, melancholic melodies, and Morrissey’s distinctive, often sardonic, lyrics. Tracks like “The Headmaster Ritual” and “Nowhere Fast” tackle issues such as the oppressive nature of institutions and the struggles of youth, while “I Want the One I Can’t Have” reflects the complexity of desire and longing. The album’s raw emotion and strong stance on animal rights marked a departure from the more introspective, romantic themes of their debut, establishing Meat Is Murder as a bold and influential statement in the landscape of ’80s alternative music.

Lastly we added a number of songs from two live albums by Chicago. Live in ’75 was released in May 2011 from recordings made at the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland. The album includes standard songs the band played, plus a few nuggets from Chicago VII and VIII, such as “Mongonucleosis”, “Old Days”, and a cover of “Got To Get You Into My Life”.

Chicago: Live at Carnegie Hall is a legendary album capturing the iconic rock band Chicago‘s performance in April at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City during their 1971 tour. The significance of a rock band playing at such a renowned venue, traditionally reserved for classical music, underscored Chicago’s cultural crossover and the growing legitimacy of rock as a sophisticated genre. Their Carnegie Hall performance was groundbreaking, showing that rock bands could hold their own in one of the world’s most respected concert halls. The expanded edition of Live at Carnegie Hall includes fourteen hours of music, encompassing all six shows from the tour, offering fans a comprehensive look at the band’s dynamic live performances, with more tracks and a deeper sense of their musical evolution during this pivotal time in their career.

It will take some time, but we have already edited several for radio and will be adding more over the next few weeks.