Name: Here Are The Sonics
Brand: The Sonics

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

HIQLP065

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r14788699]

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-01-31

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

029667010412

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Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

The Sonics

Genre GB

Garage / Surf / Trash

Label GB

Big Beat

Big Beat is an American electronic and dance music record label based in New York City. Founded in 1987 by a 22-year-old DJ, Craig Kallman, the label initially focused on house music and later expanded to include hip hop. Originally run from Kallman's parents' apartment, Big Beat was acquired by Atlantic in 1992 and fully integrated into the parent company in 1998. In 2010, the label was relaunched with a renewed focus on electronic and dance music under the leadership of Kallman and other executives.

Please note that Big Beat should not be confused with the British reissue label Big Beat Records. For information about the company before July 26, 1991, please refer to Big Beat Records (12). For information about the company after July 26, 1991, please refer to Big Beat Records, Inc.

The Sonics are an American rock and roll group that formed in 1963 in Tacoma, Washington. They are considered pioneers of "proto-punk" and "garage rock". The band initially played at local dance halls and high schools until they were discovered by Buck Ormsby, the bass player of The Wailers. With Ormsby's help, they recorded two LPs that were released in 1965. Known for their crude and brutal sound, as well as Gerry Roslie's provocative lyrics and screams, The Sonics scored some minor hits before disbanding in 1969.
However, the band reunited in 2007 and has been actively performing since then. Their original lineup consisted of Gerry Roslie on organ, piano, and lead vocals; Rob Lind on saxophone, vocals, and harmonica; Larry Parypa on lead guitar and vocals; Andy Parypa on bass guitar; and Bob Bennett on drums. In their current lineup as of 2015, Freddie Dennis joined as the bass guitarist and lead vocalist while Dusty Watson took over the drums.
The Sonics' unique style has influenced many other artists in the genre. Some similar artists include The Seeds, ? &amp; The Mysterians, The Monks, The Standells, Count Five, MC5,and more.

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The demented debut by this legendary group of garage rockers, originally released in 1965. Here Are The Sonics, sounds refreshing and almost spiritual, especially in a world where rock music seems to represent heartless, corporate shoveled crap that is meant to numb the masses to generic tunes. But, one listen to Here Are The Sonics and it all comes flying back to you. Their 60's rock and roll sound is crisp, crazy, and unpredictable, just like rock and roll was always meant to sound like.

Here Are The Sonics

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