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*V.A - Some songs stuck in my mind*

Delightful and surprising compilation of psych rock and pop bangers. The songs were all taken from 45s by several bands of the 60's and 70's and showcase a great variety of sounds and influences. It starts of with a very interesting cover of The Beatles's "It's for you" by Springwell and it only gets better after that. "In the corners" by Don Curtis is a fantastic moody track with addictive fuzzy riffs. According to the booklet - that is filled of interesting information about the bands and artists featured in this comp- Don Curtis centered his music on the North American Indian culture and he sold his records by going door to door selling them and signing them in the proccess, I don't know but it does sound like an original and quite charming sales strategy.  All 18 songs are equally great and there is not a filler in this comp. This compilation was released by Crazy Apple Boutique Records who also delivered some incredible comps in the past. It also contains a very colorful and informative booklet. 






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