The Acid Archives

by Patrick Lundborg, Ron Moore, Stan Denski

The ultimate guide to underground sounds 1965-1982.

The book features release details and in-depth reviews for more than 5,000 obscure LPs from the USA and Canada, 1965-1982, including reissue data and value ratings. The main genres are psychedelia, garage, folk & folkrock, hippie rock, progressive rock, and hard-rock. There is also a wide selection of interesting and rare singer-songwriter, harmony pop, soft rock, lounge-rock, avant-garde, vanity-pressings and “outsider” albums. This is the first ever comprehensive guide to the vintage musical underground of North America, and opens up a gigantic field of outstanding music that has earlier been exclusive and hard to grasp. There’s also a buyer’s guide, a glossary, a historical background, fun Top 10 lists, and much more. The massive book is loaded with color images of obscure and trippy album sleeves, posters and band photos, many of which have never been published before, and a foreword by Mike Stax of Ugly Things magazine.

Highlights:
- The largest selection ever presented of underground albums from North America 1965-1982.
- Original release data and in-depth commentary from world-leading rare record experts.
- Ratings of LP market value, detailed reissue data, and full color images of rare and trippy albums sleeves.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Reference

400 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book made me really eager to buy a bunch of records and CDs. I've calmed down a bit, and got a few of the recommended ones. A good reference work.

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

North-American Rare/Private Press record guide featuring The Bachs, C.A. Quintet, These Trails, Concrete Rubber Band, Anonymous, Todd Tamanend Clark, D.R. Hooker, Bobb Trimble, Plastic Cloud, Bermuda Triangle, Morgen, Peter Grudzien, 13th Floor Elevators, The Deep, Stalk-Forrest Group, Micheal Yonkers, Ya Ho Wha 13, Gary Wilson, Hall & Reasons, Vyto B, MU, Tripsichord Music Box, Mad River, Bob Markley, Mandrake Memorial, Bob Smith, Lazy Smoke, Madrigal, Cold Sun, R Stevie Moore, J K & Co., Del Jones' Positive Vibes, ID, Simply Saucer, Debris, Garrett Lund, Happy Dragon Band, Aldous Huxley, Gary Higgins, George Brigman, Perry Leopold, Bobby Brown, Bohemian Vendetta, Beat Of The Earth, Azitis, H.P Lovecraft, Maypole, Judy Henske & Jerry Yester, Shaun Harris, Golden Dawn, Zerfas, Darius, Marcus, Stone Harbour, Richard Twice, Daughters of Albion, Kensington Market, Index, Jake Holmes, Hollins & Starr, Kenneth Higney, Hearts & Flowers, Fifty Foot Hose, Red Crayola, Jr. & His Soulettes, Skip Spence, Sidetrack, Music Machine, Chrysalis, Moving Sidewalks, Search Party, Eddie Callahan, J. Rider and more!!

[Miguel Arsénio · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took me two years and a half to read this one and do a research on most of the artists mentioned, but it was truly worth it as this is probably one of the best books I've read about records. If you're into psych, obscure folk and real people music you'll certainly find here lots of interesting leads to follow. This is an amazing piece of work and research for all record collectors out there. 5 stars with no hesitation.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Indispensable.

[Lukas Heigl · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best. People that are deeply involved with the music share their thoughts - mostly positive. Highly recommended