Introducing the Sonics

by The Sonics

Overview

This is a limited-edition, 180-gram premium vinyl audiophile pressing of the group's final album for Jerry Dennon's Jerden label. In addition to the band's two original hits (recorded and originally issued on the Etiquette label), there are 13 sides that were cut at the band's last session in 1966. All of the material on here is the same as on Jerden's compact disc version of the same material (issued as Maintaining My Cool), save for the exclusion of a lame version of "Hanky Panky," mercifully replaced here with Gerry Roslie's original "Love Lights." This makes a more than interesting comparison for audiophiles when compared to Jerden's CD version of this, minus the track swap. This also features the original album cover art of the band captured in a blue duo-tone in their matching gaucho outfits. Hardcore fans of the band and completists will want both versions of this. ~ Cub Koda

Product Details

Release Date:	11/24/1998
Label:	Beatrocket / Sundazed
UPC:	0090771011411

Tracks

1. The Witch
2. You Got Your Head on Backwards
3. I'm a Man
4. On the Road Again
5. Psycho
6. Love Lights
7. I'm Going Home
8. High Time
9. I'm a Rolling Stone
10. Like No Other Man
11. Maintaining My Cool

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Sonics   Primary Artist
Bob Bennett   Drums
Gerry Roslie   Organ,Piano,Vocals
Rob Lind   Vocals,Saxophone,Hand Percussion
Larry Parypa   Guitar
Andy Parypa   Guitar (Bass)

Technical Credits

Stephanie Kennedy   Production Coordination
Anders Christensen   Composer
Bo Diddley   Composer
Bob Bennett   Group Member
Larry Levine   Engineer
Jerry Dennon   Producer
Kearney Barton   Engineer
The Sonics   Arranger,Composer
Leon Payne   Composer
Gerry Roslie   Composer,Group Member
John Sebastian   Composer
Jud Cost   Liner Notes
Richard Penniman   Composer
James McDougal   Composer
Jayme Pieruzzi   Project Manager
Rob Lind   Group Member
Larry Parypa   Composer,Group Member
Jini Dellaccio   Cover Photo
Jeff Smith   Package Design
Tim Livingston   Project Manager
Gerald Roslie   Composer
Andy Parypa   Leader,Composer,Group Member
Robert Irving   Mastering
Deb McManman   Photography,Graphic Design