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Swim Through the Darkness: My Search for Craig Smith & the Mystery of Maitreya Kali
Published by Feral House on September 16, 2016.
Craig Smith was a 1960s golden boy – good looking, charismatic, outgoing; a preternaturally gifted musician and songwriter whose songs were recorde -
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Screaming Lord Sutch: An interview with a raving loony
by Mike Stax
When David Sutch took his own life in June 1999 the world of rock ’n’ roll lost one of its wildest and most unforgettable characters. As Screaming Lord Sutch, his colorfu -
Welcome to Ugly Things Magazine, the ultimate rock & roll read, bringing you wild sounds from past dimensions, from times when rock & roll was young, daring, dangerous and vital. Passionate, informed, insightful, in-depth coverage of the overlooked music of the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s & beyond. Now in our 33rd year.

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ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS - Bali High / Crystal Voyager / Morning of the Earth (Anthology) CDs/LPs
Although all three of these releases are of a piece in that they were soundtracks to surf movies, leave your expectations behind. Forget the hot rods, Fender Jaguars and girls, girls, girls—the amped-up excitement of what most of us consider “surfing tunes” has no place on the other side of the world. Instead, these connect with the stonier, more cosmic side of the lifestyle that one would f...
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