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Seven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 023: Twenty-Three Leaves Fell for Fall: Selections from Central and South AmericaEpisode 023: Twenty-Three Leaves Fell for Fall: Selections from Central and South AmericaAlmendra - A Estos Hombres Tristes (Argentina 1969) Hailing from the Buenos Aires, Almendra were one of the most important bands of the time, releasing two albums that would cement their place as the band that revolutionized Argentinian rock. This epic piece comes from their fantastic debut album from 1969. The group followed up with a double album in 1970 before splitting up and leaving the members to pursue various musical ventures through the 70’s.Arco Iris - Tiempo (Argentina 1969) Fus...2022-09-0131 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 022 - The Keys to Room Twenty-TwoEpisode 022: The Keys to Room Twenty-Two: Selections from the Post-Psychedelic Era Part TwoThe Bee Gees - Sweet Song of Summer (UK 1972) A true oddity in the brothers Gibb's sprawling discography, sounding like a lost track from their psych era four years previous. They create quite an atmosphere that fuses trippy synth experiments with battle percussion and chants that sound like a crew of vikings backing them. Part of their "lost" period where they are coming out of their early Beatle-esque pop sound, but before they'd stumble on a super successful style more in...2022-08-2231 min
A Beat HappeningNobodyThis week we welcome to the show the only DJ to hold a residency at both Sketchbook and Low End Theory: Elvin Estela aka Nobody. Originally from Carson, Elvin fell into the world of hip-hop and beat making via college radio, including Mike Nardone's KXLU show We Came From Beyond, and trips to South Central LA to hear what was happening at the Good Life and soon after Project Blowed. He befriended Omid and others who turned him onto new ideas and eventually parlayed an early beat tape into an album deal with San Francisco label Ubiquity, which released...2022-07-192h 17Seven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 021: Twenty-One Seconds To DawnEpisode 021: Twenty One Seconds To Dawn - Late 60's Blue Eyed Soul Plastic Penny - Everything I Am (UK 1967) This UK band specialized in the classic pop-psych sound that was sweeping the nation at the time, yet with with a soulful edge that set them apart from their peers. This can be heard on this sweet and earnest love song - and debut single - which they released at the end of 1967. After two albums in as many years, the Pennies called it a day.Flaming Ember - Mind, Body an...2021-06-0929 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 020: A Twenty Ton BalloonEpisode 020: A Twenty Ton Balloon Colonel Bagshot - Six Day War (UK 1971) These Liverpool psych freaks take us through a dark and moody tale of the infamous six day war of 1967. They released one stellar LP and a handful of singles during their brief four year run.Saint Steven - Voyage to Cleveland (US 1969) A mystery artist who recorded only on LP for the Probe label in 1969.Passing Clouds - At the Head of the List (US 1968) Another lone album American mystery, the C...2021-05-2459 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 019: To Be Nineteen AgainEpisode 019: To Be Nineteen Again The Who - Our Love Was (UK 1967) One of the most famous exports from the UK who are more known for their bombastic 70's anthems, Pete Towsend and co spearheaded the mod sound and broadcast it to the world with their debut anthem "My Generation". Their lone psychedelic effort "Sell Out" yielded gems such as this one, a tale of a love once stale that is now revived and soaring. The Gibsons - City Life (Australia 1967) A snooty mod pop big city anthem with an...2021-05-1134 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 018: Eighteen Reasons to ForgetEpisode 018: Eighteen Reasons to ForgetThe Groop - Woman You're Breaking Me (Australia 1967) A fine beat combo from down under that produced three albums and a handful of singles during their brief three year career. With it's stomping beat and frenetic pace , this title track from their final album together may be the group's finest moment.The Rugbys - You, I (US 1969) A tough and scorching number from a Louisville, KY obscurity that scraped the bottom of the charts with this single, they also produced one album of p...2021-04-2633 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 017: Seventeen Miles to the SunEpisode 017: Seventeen Miles to the SunThe Association - Never My Love (US 1967) A huge hit for these Los Angeles pop chart regulars and the paradigm for what would become the “soft rock” sound with its clear and minimal production that leaves room to emphasize the vocal. The laid back and dreamy quality of this massive single perfectly captures the feeling of being in love and sets a mood that is distinctly California. The Peppermint Trolley Co - Baby You Come Rolling Across My Mind (US 1968) A Redlands, CA band...2021-04-1234 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 016: When Sixteen Sirens SingEpisode 016: When Sixteen Sirens Sing: A Celebration of Women in MusicElizabeth Cotten - Wilson Rag (US 1958)A self taught master of the guitar, Cotten played hers upside down - like Hendrix later would - and pioneered finger picking styles that would influence folk musicians for decades to come.Elyse Weinberg - Deed I Do (US 1969) Canadian singer-songwriter who moved to Los Angeles in the late 60's and quickly fell in with the canyon scene, her pal Neil Young not only spurred her move to the West...2021-03-2931 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 015: Fifteen Islands In the SunEpisode 015: Fifteen Islands In the Sun: 70's Pinoy RockJuan Dela Cruz Band - Himig Natin (Philippines 1973)THE pioneer rock band from the Philippines that kicked off the Pinoy Rock revolution, Juan Dela Cruz is actually not a member of the band, but a moniker chosen by the trio of Wally Gonzalez, Mike Hanopol and Joey Smith. Each member would also produce stellar solo work as evidenced on this episode. This song shows that though the hard rocking sounds of Deep Purple and Nazareth inspired the island, the spacey and psychedelic sounds of...2021-03-1526 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 014: Fourteen Miles Below (Diggin' Up the Daisies Vol. 02)Episode 014: Fourteen Miles Below (Diggin' Up the Daisies Vol. 02)Harry Nilsson - Rainmaker (US 1969)Classic and oft covered feel good tune from this prolific singer songwriter from his Harry release. Making his way in Los Angeles after leaving his native Brooklyn, Nilsson cut many a fine album and had quite a psychedelic start. His greatest successes came in the early to mid 70's despite the lack of a heavy touring schedule.Paul Butterfield Blues Band - Last Hope's Gone (US 1968) Chicago based singer an...2021-03-0132 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 013: Thirteen Limericks For LimerenceEpisode 013: Thirteen Limericks For LimerenceThe Nazz - Hello It’s Me (US 1968)Philadelphia’s pride and joy, The Nazz were fronted by the very prolific Todd Rundgren who led them through three stellar albums before embarking on a solo successful career, during which he would cover this song into a top 10 hit. Written about a lost high school love, the original is a hauntingly slower and somber affair than it’s more famous re-recorded sibling. The 13th Floor Elevators - Splash 1 (Now I'm Home) (US 1966) Infamous for th...2021-02-1430 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 012: Hour Hands at Twelve O'ClockEpisode 012: Hour Hands at Twelve O'Clock01 Stevie Wonder - Look Around (US 1971) Covered in what sounds like an electric harpsichord, this beautiful and contemplative tune by Stevie from his often overlooked 1971 album Where I'm From simultaneously addresses the ills of the world while reminding us that the world itself is an illusion. Wonder would continued to pepper his 70's classic albums with psychedelic touches here and there, but one may argue that he came the closest to a true psych-out with this one.02 Allen Touissant - Southern Nights (U...2021-02-0132 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 011: And Eleven MoonsEpisode 011: And Eleven Moons 01 Love - Dream (US 1969) Love are Los Angeles legends and often credited as one of the first interracial rock bands of the 60's. Led by the enigmatic Arthur Lee, the original quintet fell apart after releasing their classic Forever Changes album. Lee quickly reassembled a new band and recorded two albums, the first of which would complete his now expiring contract with Elektra and from which this somber rocker is pulled.02 P.P. Arnold - If You Think You’re Groovy (US 1967) Los Angeles born Patr...2021-01-1832 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 010: This One Goes to ElevenEpisode 010: This One Goes to Eleven (featuring guest set from Hymnal)The first set is dedicated to Rex Thompson AKA Tartarex who inspired me to collect psychedelic music. 01 The Petards - Tartarex (Germany 1969) This German pop band's finest moment and the tune that Rex took on as his moniker. 02 The Gods - Real Love Guaranteed (UK 1969) As heard on Episode 002, this 45 only scorcher by these UK heavies features future members of Uriah Heep. 03 Kippington Lodge - Turn Out the Light (UK 1968) Before evolving into their gui...2021-01-0452 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 009: Nine Degrees BelowEpisode 009: Nine Degrees Below01 The Tremeloes - Suddenly Winter (UK 1968 - Mono Mix) One of the key groups to break through during the British Invasion, this UK outfit caught the psychedelic bug like so many in 1968 and managed to come up with a few contributions to the era. This album cut with it's searing backwards guitar work is probably the finest example they ever laid down.02 The Marmalade - I See the Rain (UK 1967 - Mono 45 Mix) Another UK pop group responsible for many hits during the psychedelic era, this single h...2020-12-2131 minSeven & Seven Is RadioEpisode 008: Eight Shattered OrnamentsEpisode 008: Eight Shattered Ornaments01 The Rolling Stones - Cosmic Christmas (UK 1967) This unlisted track ends the first side of The Stones' sole psychedelic effort.02 Claudine Longet - I Don’t Intend to Spend Christmas Without You (France 1967) Thanks to our friends at RPM International for contributing this fantastic Christmas love song by France's soft-voiced starlet. This single only offering is a sparkly pop wonder with pristine production typical of the time. 03 The Rotary Connection - Christmas Child (US 1968) Minnie Riperton and company offer this groovy holiday original writ...2020-12-0730 min