The Walrus - Music With Big Fuckin' Teeth!

12/27/2007

Blues Magoos: "Gotta Get Away," Classic Garage Cut

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What a great band name. Bluuuues Magoooos. It rhymes, it's catchy, and it's bizarre. Even better, this description accurately describes their sound as well. One of the first bands to be marketed as Psychedelic, The Blues Magoos were pioneers of the new sound. Although commercially successful for only a short while, they gained popularity touring with the Who and Herman's Hermits.

"Gotta Get Away" is off their debut album from '66. Trademark to 60's garage-rock, this blues-based song features fuzzy guitar and colorful organ. Escalating group vocals provide the hook, ending with the assuaging message of "I wanna be free."

You can purchase the garage-rock classic, Psychedlic Lollipop from Amazon.