The 1986 album is widely considered the peak of French psychedelic band The Vietnam Veterans' career. Released on the Music Maniac label, it solidified their reputation for a dark, trippy "neo-psychedelic" sound that stood in sharp contrast to the 1980s pop mainstream. 🎸 Album Highlights
The Vietnam Veterans (later known as ) were founded in 1982 in Chalon-sur-Saône. Despite the name, the members were not actually war veterans; the name was chosen as a tribute to those who "gave a lot and got nothing in return". They became a cult favorite in the European underground, even drawing crowds of up to 2,000 people at shows in Germany during this era. If you're looking for more like this, I can help you find: Their earlier live recordings for a rawer garage sound. The band's later work under the name The Gitanes . Vinyl prices and where to find original pressings. Perfect Sound Forever: Vietnam Veterans, the band The Vietnam Veterans - In Ancient Times (1986) ...
The album consists of 11 tracks that showcase Mark Enbatta's songwriting: Let It Rain Ancient Times Curanderos Everywhere Is My Nation Run Baby Run Tower Of Babel Three Months Every Year Wrinkle Drawer Crooked Dealers Safety Razors 🔍 Band Legacy The 1986 album is widely considered the peak
A heavy mix of Garage Rock and Psychedelic Rock with a distinct 1960s influence. Despite the name, the members were not actually
Unlike their earlier, more raw live recordings (like Green Peas ), this record features much higher production value and a more polished sound. 💿 Tracklist
" Curanderos " is frequently cited as the band's masterpiece for its stirring, atmospheric quality.
The 1986 album is widely considered the peak of French psychedelic band The Vietnam Veterans' career. Released on the Music Maniac label, it solidified their reputation for a dark, trippy "neo-psychedelic" sound that stood in sharp contrast to the 1980s pop mainstream. 🎸 Album Highlights
The Vietnam Veterans (later known as ) were founded in 1982 in Chalon-sur-Saône. Despite the name, the members were not actually war veterans; the name was chosen as a tribute to those who "gave a lot and got nothing in return". They became a cult favorite in the European underground, even drawing crowds of up to 2,000 people at shows in Germany during this era. If you're looking for more like this, I can help you find: Their earlier live recordings for a rawer garage sound. The band's later work under the name The Gitanes . Vinyl prices and where to find original pressings. Perfect Sound Forever: Vietnam Veterans, the band
The album consists of 11 tracks that showcase Mark Enbatta's songwriting: Let It Rain Ancient Times Curanderos Everywhere Is My Nation Run Baby Run Tower Of Babel Three Months Every Year Wrinkle Drawer Crooked Dealers Safety Razors 🔍 Band Legacy
A heavy mix of Garage Rock and Psychedelic Rock with a distinct 1960s influence.
Unlike their earlier, more raw live recordings (like Green Peas ), this record features much higher production value and a more polished sound. 💿 Tracklist
" Curanderos " is frequently cited as the band's masterpiece for its stirring, atmospheric quality.