Lost Colony - The Spinns(Demonbeach DEM-016)

Let's dispense with the 60's thing. Yes, The Spinns are spinning out of the psychedelic garage of the mid-sixties. This ore was mined from some long misplaced master tape of Shadows of Knight outtakes, golden nuggets, hand forged in the bedrooms of America. They just don't make 'em like this anymore so this must've been captured on some far out 4-track around '65 - '66, in electronically reprocessed mono and is just now getting its worldwide release. But, these guys are right here, right now.

This whole ball o' melting, sputteriing, steaming, exotically scented hot wax is directed at "girl", which heaps on loads of mid-60's cars and girls credibility. Its purposely sparse, open production is a breath of fresh air that allows the genuine joy of three boys having a rave-up at the high school dance to shine through. There is no intended message, there is no specific agenda, this is just dim-witted, fuzzed out fun, rockin' the house and everybody in it.

There are times when rock 'n' roll is just too smart for its own good. Far too many good bands over think, over play, over produce and otherwise go overboard when they get into the studio. Thankfully, The Spinns play to their strength, they present themselves.That's why Lost Colony is such a deep breath of fresh clean unpolluted air. This set is so simple, it's brilliant. This is the original trim trio; Todd on guitar and vocals, Rob on bass and Josh rocks the kit. Lost Colony is a towering example of less is more.

Among its 13 plus tracks are standouts "1965" and "Lovin'". It's also nice to hear the crunching cover of the Troggs' "I Want You'.

Do yourself a favor. Serve this alongside your turkey at thanksgiving, stuff it in your Christmas stocking or go out and buy it today for no reason at all.