Crimson & Clover

The psychedelic era changed the game for everyone. Hard rock artists worked on the album format and singles artists like Tommy James & The Shondells worked up singles that were their own peculiar trip. While James and his cohorts were lumped into the “bubblegum” category, their artistic range and experimentalism led them far further afield than their radio reputation suggests. “Crimson and Clover” was the overwhelming hit here, and deservedly so, but the artful “Crystal Blue Persuasion” was a close runner up. However, beyond these two well-noted tracks are some beautifully freaked-out moments such as “I’m a Tangerine” and “Sugar .

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