The Monocled Alchemist

Colin Mason

Welcome to “The Monocled Alchemist" a podcast acid tab soaked in the purist LSD-25. Here I will document psychedelia and acid punk throughout the decades, everything carefully curated from my extensive archive of 45s, albums and CDs.

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67: HEAD AND THE HARES try to forget

67: HEAD AND THE HARES try to forget

Minor-key weepers Head and the Hares: “Try To Forget”: If you dig this kind of obscure music be sure to visit my Monacled Alchemist website for information and details on many unsung heroes.. Head and the Hares are seldom mentioned these days but at the start of the nineties they meant a lot to a handful of people around the world. When the bone-throwing, fuzz-propelled garage punk was starting to wane dramatically these boys from Rome started a band to demonstrate their admiration for the moody folk-rock sound of New England circa 66/67. So here is a taster of their 1992 LP released on Moulty Records. Magical and bleak original songs sit proudly with covers by the 24 Karat 5, The Effects and the Barons. The world has never been so melancholic since. Head and the Hares: “Try To Forget” Featured songs in order of appearance: Mountaindale Festival concert radio promo I’ve Been Told I Saw Erica Neil Diamond Buick Automobile radio advert Try To Forget From My Window Nirvana ‘The Story Of Simon Simonpath’ LP radio advert Tomorrow Never Ends NYC National Customer Auto Show promo One Against The World Ohio Express concert promo Sorry Get You I Don’t Know Peanut Butter Conspiracy concert promo Message To Pretty How She Was Good For Me Love If You Can Graf Zepplin – Sunset In 1992, the band cheaply recorded a demo tape, which included a cover version of a song by the original Head and the Hares “I Won’t Come Back” and other originals, and sent it to Dave Brown of Moulty/Distortions Records. He was very impressed by the band’s pure New England sound and offered to release an ep on his label. The band travelled 100 miles north of Rome to an analogue studio located in a small village called Tobia near lake of Vico to record four songs chosen from their live set The post 67: HEAD AND THE HARES try to forget appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

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67: HEAD AND THE HARES try to forget

67: HEAD AND THE HARES try to forget

Minor-key weepers Head and the Hares: “Try To Forget”: If you dig this kind of obscure music be sure to visit my Monacled Alchemist website for information and details on many unsung heroes.. Head and the Hares are seldom mentioned these days but at the start of the nineties they meant a lot to a handful of people around the world. When the bone-throwing, fuzz-propelled garage punk was starting to wane dramatically these boys from Rome started a band to demonstrate their admiration for the moody folk-rock sound of New England circa 66/67. So here is a taster of their 1992 LP released on Moulty Records. Magical and bleak original songs sit proudly with covers by the 24 Karat 5, The Effects and the Barons. The world has never been so melancholic since. Head and the Hares: “Try To Forget” Featured songs in order of appearance: Mountaindale Festival concert radio promo I’ve Been Told I Saw Erica Neil Diamond Buick Automobile radio advert Try To Forget From My Window Nirvana ‘The Story Of Simon Simonpath’ LP radio advert Tomorrow Never Ends NYC National Customer Auto Show promo One Against The World Ohio Express concert promo Sorry Get You I Don’t Know Peanut Butter Conspiracy concert promo Message To Pretty How She Was Good For Me Love If You Can Graf Zepplin – Sunset In 1992, the band cheaply recorded a demo tape, which included a cover version of a song by the original Head and the Hares “I Won’t Come Back” and other originals, and sent it to Dave Brown of Moulty/Distortions Records. He was very impressed by the band’s pure New England sound and offered to release an ep on his label. The band travelled 100 miles north of Rome to an analogue studio located in a small village called Tobia near lake of Vico to record four songs chosen from their live set The post 67: HEAD AND THE HARES try to forget appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

66: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 6

66: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 6

The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 6 British radio DJ John Peel maintained a Record Box containing a small private collection of 143 singles. They were stored in a wooden box and represented some of his favourite 45s. This gave me an idea for a project of my own! So, today I bought a vintage psychedelic record case, probably manufactured in the mid to late sixties. It looks, feels and smells like it’s from another dimension (which it is). It’s only right and proper that I fill this beautiful case with appropriate psychedelic and ’60s garage 45s from my archive. My mission is to create short snappy mixes based on those records. Numbers interspersed with vintage ’60s radio adverts. Both sides of the Jelly Bean Bandits have been used in my mix. And finally, I do have a YouTube Channel and there are items on here of interest I’m sure! Love / hate mail via my contact form. Featured artists in order of appearance: Janis Joplin Veterin’s Auditorium Concert promo Jelly Bean Bandits – Generation Magic Mushrooms – Never More Jethro Tull “This Was” LP radio promo United Travel Service – Drummer Of Your Mind Love – Stephanie Knows Who Jean Town USA clothing radio advert Caretakers Of Deception – Cuttin’ Grass Tropics – It’s You I Miss KBLA News (Governor Ronald Reagan story) Jelly Bean Bandits – Country Woman The Leaves Hullaballoo Concert promo Question Mark & the Mysterians – Smokes Music Machine – The Eagle Never Hunts The Fly Misty Wizards – Blue Law Sunday ‘Musical Mutiny’ Movie advert Morning Dew – Go Away Graf Zepplin – Sunset The post 66: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 6 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

65. The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 5

65. The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 5

The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 5 More details can be found on my podcast information page, please click on the link provided. My podcast host is RSS.com. More information on my RSS website page. British radio DJ John Peel maintained a Record Box containing a small private collection of 143 singles. They were stored in a wooden box and represented some of his favourite 45s. This gave me an idea for a project of my own! So, today I bought a vintage psychedelic record case, probably manufactured in the mid to late sixties. It looks, feels and smells like it’s from another dimension (which it is). TYME TRIPS EPISODE ART It’s only right and proper that I fill this beautiful case with appropriate psychedelic and ’60s garage 45s from my archive. My mission is to create short snappy mixes based on those records. Numbers interspersed with vintage ’60s radio adverts. Featured artists in order of appearance: Frank Zappa Spirit concert promo Morning Dew – Be A Friend Question Mark & the Mysterians – Midnight Hour Misty Wizards – It’s Love Dragonfly LP radio advert T.C. Atlantic – Faces Treez – You Lied To Me Before Frank Zappa St Vitus Dance radio advert Graf Zepplin – You’re On My Mind Frank Zappa Sounds Incredible Music Store radio advert Magicians – Lady Fingers United Travel Service – Wind And Stone H.I.S. Clothing Store radio advert Magic Mushrooms – It’s-A-Happening Free University TV Show radio advert Music Machine – I’ve Loved You New Phoenix – Give To Me Your Love Caretakers Of Deception – X+Y=13 The post 65. The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 5 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

64: The garage punk sounds of THE SINISTER URGE: Demo tape 1995

64: The garage punk sounds of THE SINISTER URGE: Demo tape 1995

They were a rockin’ garage band, not the purist ’66 sort with moptops and Beatle boots, they were much more into the basic rock ’n roll of The Sonics and The Wailers. It’s no surprise that The Sinister Urge recorded two Sonics tracks for their demo tape namely ”Witch” and ”Boss Hoss”. In order of appearance: Go magazine radio advert Ain’t Yet Dead I Can’t Tell Bad Attitude Witch Nobody’s Fool Boss Hoss The post 64: The garage punk sounds of THE SINISTER URGE: Demo tape 1995 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

63: PSYCHEDELIC MOODS on Parkway Records Revisited: LSD 1966

63: PSYCHEDELIC MOODS on Parkway Records Revisited: LSD 1966

A specially curated mix of an obscure Hollywood LP by the Deep. Hear their way-out 1966 psychedelic acid gems, interspersed with vintage ’60s radio and promo adverts to give you a unique podcast sound collage experience. Order of appearance: The Buffalo Springfield, Rainbow Fresno concert promo Turned On When Rain Is Black The All-Star Cheetah L.A. Free Clinic Benefit concert Color Dreams Shadows On The Wall B. Mitchel Reed – The Beverley Hills Hippie Invasion Your Choice To Choose Pink Ether Atlantic City Pop Festival Concert promo Colosseum – ‘Those Who Are About To Die We Salute You’ radio advert It’s All A Part Of Me Trip #76 Psychedelic Moon 7-Up ad (sitar version) Crystal Nite Wake Up And Find Me On Off – Off On The post 63: PSYCHEDELIC MOODS on Parkway Records Revisited: LSD 1966 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

62: The Psychedelic sounds of the LOVE EXCHANGE on Tower Records 1968

62: The Psychedelic sounds of the LOVE EXCHANGE on Tower Records 1968

A specially curated mix of an obscure Hollywood LP by the Love Exchange. Hear their 1968 psychedelic folk-rock acid gems, interspersed with vintage ’60s radio and promo adverts to give you a unique podcast sound collage experience. In order of appearance: The U.S. Marines: beat the draft radio advert Mrs Ansel Griffith Meadow Memory The Good, The Bad and The Ugly movie advert Swallow The Sun Muntz cartridge, City Music Store radio advert Get Out Of My Life Woman Ballad Of A Sad Man Panasonic car and home stereo radio advert Two-O-Tango The Byrds Rose Palace concert radio advert Flying High Give Up On Love Steppenwolf “Monster” LP radio advert Nothing At All The post 62: The Psychedelic sounds of the LOVE EXCHANGE on Tower Records 1968 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

61: The Psychedelic Sunshine Pop Collection: LSD

61: The Psychedelic Sunshine Pop Collection: LSD

The 2 CD set “The Get Easy! Sunshine Pop Collection” released over 20 years ago is long gone and now very expensive, if you’re lucky to find one offered for sale! The second CD is way too lite and easy listening but the first CD contains some glorious harmony pure pop treats. I’ve curated twelve of those priceless gems and interspersed them with vintage ’60s radio and promo adverts to give you a unique podcast mix experience. Order of appearance: Love concert promo The Sundowners – “Always You” Strawberry Alarm Clock – “Barefoot In Baltimore” Spanky & Our Gang – I’d Like To Get To Know You” Iron Butterfly “Heavy” LP radio advert Gordian Knot – “The Year Of The Sun” The Lennon Sisters – “Green Tambourine” Blues Magoos concert radio advert The Critters – “Mr Dieingly Sad” The Four Fuller Brothers – “Bitter Honey” Colours LP radio advert Roger Nichols & the Small Circle Of Friends – “Let’s Ride” The Hobbits – “Sunny Day Girl” Dave Grusin – “California Montage” Fresca advert The Sandpipers – “Misty Roses” Larry Carlton – Don’t You Care” The post 61: The Psychedelic Sunshine Pop Collection: LSD appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

60: The Baroques LP on Chess Records revisited

60: The Baroques LP on Chess Records revisited

The obscure psychedelic album by The Baroques is revisited and interspersed with vintage 60s radio promos and adverts, creating a whole new experience! Order of appearance: The Illinois Emergency Action notification system test Purple Day Love In A Circle Iowa, A Girl’s Name ‘Reflection In A Golden Eye’ movie advert Musical Tribute To The Oscar Mayer Weiner Wagon Bicycle There’s Nothing Left To Do But Cry ‘A Clockwork Orange’ movie advert This Song Needs No Introduction Rose Coloured Glasses Remember Eye magazine radio advert Boop I Will Not Touch You In Silver Light Mary Jane Seasons The post 60: The Baroques LP on Chess Records revisited appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

59: Guest Mix by Gerri Czachowski

59: Guest Mix by Gerri Czachowski

In this podcast episode I asked my guest compiler, Gerri Czachowski, to select some of her favourite ’60s numbers and it’s quite evident that my Facebook friend and esteemed musicologist has come up with a superb mix that keenly captures the essence of sixties radio. In order of appearance: The Ventures – Perfidia John Ravenscroft KOMA “English Scene” radio advert The Zombies – Tell Her No The Beatles – We Can Work It Out Gretch Guitars contest promo Leslie Gore – Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows The McCoys – Hang On Sloopy The Box Tops – The Letter National Institute of Mental Health Anti-drug PSA The Buckinghams – Kind Of A Drag Jack In The Box restaurant radio advert Keith – 98.6 Dionne Warwick – Walk On By Johnnie Taylor – Who’s Making Love Frank Zappa, Secret Ceremony movie radio advert Tommy James & the Shondells – Crimson and Clover Jeff Beck concert radio advert Badfinger – Come And Get It Marmalade – Reflections Of My Life Check out my “Tyme Trips’ website for more wonderful digital ephemera. The post 59: Guest Mix by Gerri Czachowski appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

58: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 4

58: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 4

The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 4 Check out my Tyme Trips website. British radio DJ John Peel maintained a Record Box containing a small private collection of 143 singles. They were stored in a wooden box and represented some of his favourite 45s. This gave me an idea for a project of my own! So, today I bought a vintage psychedelic record case, probably manufactured in the mid to late sixties. It looks, feels and smells like it’s from another dimension (which it is). It’s only right and proper that I fill this beautiful case with appropriate psychedelic and ’60s garage 45s from my archive. My mission is to create short snappy mixes based on those records. Featured artists in order of appearance: Both sides of the incredible Painted Ship 45, The Novas, The Satyrs, The Rovin’ Flames, The Night Crawlers, The Scott Bedford Four, cover stars, The Mama’s and the Papa’s, The Penthouse Five, The Olivers, The Painted Faces and The Others. Numbers interspersed with vintage ’60s radio adverts. The post 58: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 4 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

57: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 3

57: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 3

The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 3 British radio DJ John Peel maintained a Record Box containing a small private collection of 143 singles. They were stored in a wooden box and represented some of his favourite 45s. This gave me an idea for a project of my own! So, today I bought a vintage psychedelic record case, probably manufactured in the mid to late sixties. It looks, feels and smells like it’s from another dimension (which it is). It’s only right and proper that I fill this beautiful case with appropriate psychedelic and ’60s garage 45s from my archive. My mission is to create short snappy mixes based on those records. Featured artists in order of appearance: The Seeds, The Premiers, The Now, The Rogues, The Primates, Question Mark & the Mysterians, The Byrds, Bram Rigg Set, The Ravin’ Blue, Pinnochio & the Puppets, The Olivers, The Penthouse Five. photos of the psychedelic record case on my Instagram The post 57: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 3 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

56: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 2

56: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 2

British radio DJ John Peel maintained a Record Box containing a small private collection of 143 singles. They were stored in a wooden box and represented some of his favourite 45s. This gave me an idea for a project of my own! So, today I bought a vintage psychedelic record case, probably manufactured in the mid to late sixties. It looks, feels and smells like it’s from another dimension (which it is). It’s only right and proper that I fill this beautiful case with appropriate psychedelic and ’60s garage 45s from my archive. My mission is to create short snappy mixes based on those records. Featured artists in order of appearance: The Byrds, The Standells, Marcia Strassman, The Beautiful Daze, The Perils, Question Mark & the Mysterians, The Blue Spectrum, Richard & the Young Lions, The Blue Things and The Briks. photos of the psychedelic record case on my Instagram The post 56: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 2 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

55: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 1

55: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 1

British radio DJ John Peel maintained a Record Box containing a small private collection of 143 singles. They were stored in a wooden box and represented some of his favourite 45s. This gave me an idea for a project of my own! So, today I bought a vintage psychedelic record case, probably manufactured in the mid to late sixties. It looks, feels and smells like it’s from another dimension (which it is). It’s only right and proper that I fill this beautiful case with appropriate psychedelic and ’60s garage 45s from my archive. My mission is to create short snappy mixes based on those records. Check out my Tyme Trips website. Featured artists in order of appearance: The Novas, The Beau Brummels, The Now, Bram Rigg Set, Velvet Seed, Marcia Strassman, The Purple Underground, Question Mark & the Mysterians, Capt. Groovy & His Bubblegum Army and The Blox The post 55: The Psychedelic Record Case – Part 1 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

54: Turn On The Lyte – Part 7

54: Turn On The Lyte – Part 7

Turn On The Lyte – Part Seven Check out my Tyme Trips website. In order of appearance: Steff Sulke – Others Bob Rains & Admiral Strange – She Feels Like Sunshine Gretta Spoone Band – Close Your Eyes Gretta Spoone Band – I Do Believe You’re Dreaming Moods – Gotta Figure Out Moods – Genuine Jade Pony Express – (I Dream Of) Pennies Pony Express – What You Done Done Clique – Stay By Me Sintrifical Fours – The Music Got To Me U.S. Male – The Girl Who Made Me Cry Wig/Wags – The Goofy Google Candymen – Deep In The Night Candymen – Ways Candymen – Lonely Eyes Gene Ricky & the Swingers – (Time Will Tell) If All Goes Well In-Keepers – Everytime New Generation – Because Of Love (It’s All Over) The post 54: Turn On The Lyte – Part 7 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

53: Turn On The Lyte – Part 6

53: Turn On The Lyte – Part 6

Turn On The Lyte – Part Six Check out my Tyme Trips website In order of appearance: Everly Brothers – (You Got) The Power Of Love Everly Brothers – Leave My Girl Alone Wild Life – This Is What I Was Made For Wild Life – Hard, Hard Year Third Rail – Invisible Man Woods – Broken Marionette Mad Hatters – Blowin’ In The Wind Wild Life – Where Do You Go Four Fifths – Have You Ever Loved A Girl Jesters III – Pledge Of Love Third Rail – Boppa Do Down Down U.S. Male – I Don’t Want To Know U.S. Male – The Girl Who Made Me Cry Richard Twice – Generation ’70 Richard Twice – My Love Bathes In Silence Franco-London Orchestra – Theme From Robinson Crusoe Franco-London Orchestra – Adrift The post 53: Turn On The Lyte – Part 6 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

52: Turn On The Lyte – Part 5

52: Turn On The Lyte – Part 5

Turn On The Lyte – Part Five Check out my Tyme Trips website In order of appearance: Pleasure Fair – Turnaway Jet Stream – Crazy Me Brothers Cain – Pupil Alexander Brothers Cain – Better Times Rainy Day People – Junior Executive Rainy Day People – I’m Telling It To You Pleasure Fair – Morning Glory Days Pleasure Fair – Fade In Fade Out Pleasure Fair – Today Trophies – You’re The Queen Wanted – Big Town Girl Wanted – Don’t Worry Baby Trophies – Everywhere I Go Truth – A day Like Today Truth – I Can Roemans – Pleasing You Pleases Me Roemans – All The Good Things Wild Things – Summer’s Gone The post 52: Turn On The Lyte – Part 5 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

51: Turn On The Lyte – Part 4

51: Turn On The Lyte – Part 4

Turn On The Lyte – Part Four Check out my Tyme Trips website In order of appearance: Mike Wallace – Daffodil Mike Wallace – Early Morning Bird Giant Sunflower – February Sunshine Giant Sunflower – What’s So Good About Goodbye Giant Sunflower – Mark Twain Rose Garden – Flower Town Lamp of Childhood – First Time, Last Time MFQ – Don’t You Wonder MFQ – I Had A Dream Last Night Poor – My Mind Goes High Poor – Knowing You, Loving You Other Four – These Are The Words Taxmen – Pollyanna Prescott Peter Antell – Yesterday And Tomorrow Magic Mushrooms – Municipal Water Maintenance Man Traits – Better Things Ex-Cells – Sorrow And Pain Beaver Patrol – Just Like A Lady The post 51: Turn On The Lyte – Part 4 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

50: Turn On The Lyte – Part 3

50: Turn On The Lyte – Part 3

Turn On The Lyte – Part Three Check out my Tyme Trips website In order of appearance: Hard Times – Losing You London & the Bridges – Keep Him London & the Bridges – I’ll Probably Understand It When I’m Older Red-lite District – Mr Feelgood Fallen Angels – Have You Ever Lost A Love Wildlife – Sometimes I’m Up (Sometimes I’m Down) McCoys – Daybreak Erik – Tell Me Are The Good Times Gone Giant Jellybean Cop-Out – Look At The Girls Giant Jellybean Cop-Out – Awake In A Dream Lorey’s – Ready To Go Oxford Watchband – Welcome To The World Jefferson Lee – Bubblegum Music Sirs – Daydream The post 50: Turn On The Lyte – Part 3 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

49: Turn On The Lyte – Part 2

49: Turn On The Lyte – Part 2

Turn On The Lyte – Part Two Check out my Tyme Trips website In order of appearance: Chevrons – Dreams Wildlife – New Games To Play Impact Express – Sunshine Day Visions – Black And White Rainbow Tuneful Trolley – My Apple Pie Spindle – Little Lies Spindle – Till The End Of Time Spring Fever – Stop! U.S. Males – Come Out Of The Rain Staccatos – She Fancies Herself A Lady Coastliners – California On My Mind Proctor Amusement Co – Call Out My Name Clefs Of Lavender Hill – Stop! Get A Ticket Roman Rebellion – The Weather’s Getting Bold Robbs – Cynthia Loves Robbs – Girls, Girls Proof Of The Puddin’ – Color Wheel Sounds Of Dawn – Walkin’ Out On You The post 49: Turn On The Lyte – Part 2 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.

48: Turn On The Lyte – Part 1

48: Turn On The Lyte – Part 1

Turn On The Lyte – Part One Check out my Tyme Trips website In order of appearance: Genesis – Journey To The Moon Part One Avant Garde – Revelations, Revolutions Avant Garde – Naturally Stoned Guild Light Gauge – 14th Annual Fun And Pleasure Fair Guild Light Gauge – Cloudy Bob Morrison – Then Suddenly Spindrift – Time Stands Still For Me Sidewalk Skipper Band – Cynthia At The Garden Saliens – Travel Lightly Saliens – Baby Says Trixons – Just Another Song Trixons – Sunny Side Sam Marshmellow Highway – Loving You Makes Everything All Right Saturday’s Photograph – Gentle Loving San Francisco Man Saturday’s Photograph – Summer Never Go Away Proof Of The Puddin’ – Flying High Rumbles Ltd – Try A Little Harder Robbs – Violets Of Dawn 3’s A Crowd – Coat Of Colors Proctor Amusement Co – Heard You Went Away The post 48: Turn On The Lyte – Part 1 appeared first on Monocled Alchemist.