Them - Now And Them - 1968 MONO 1st Press T-5104 Tower 

After Van Morrison left THEM, the band (In 1967) relocated from Ireland to California in the middle of Summer Of Love to record this album, "NOW- and THEM"....The album opens with British-invasion-acid-garage tune "I'm Your Witch Doctor" - hard tempo with groovy organ made this short number sweet, but as well trippy. Next song is "What's the Matter Baby" and intro riff sure sounds like intro riff to the Doors' "Hyacinth House" - it's not just a coincidence, Them were hugely influenced by The Doors and they toured together quite often, although mentioned song was released in 1970, 3 years after the release of "What's the Matter Baby". "Truth Machine" is another acid rock number with poppy flavor - Beatlesque guitars and catchy chorus. However, the next song may not take only your breath, but your mind as well. "Square Room", a long psychedelic jam track with Eastern flavors, in the range with other epic psychedelic classics of the era, that clocks over 7 minutes -- like "The End" from The Doors or "The Fool" by Quicksilver Messenger Service, or even "Mind Flowers" from Ultimate Spinach. Guitar sound is so mind-bending, those tempting violins are an ultimate touch to the exploding consciousness, and we love the integrity of the jam, they never go too experimental, always staying under boundaries of good taste - but the boundaries of tripping are already broken.... "You're Just What I Was Looking For Today" continues in regular acid rock fashion, bit of pop - bit of psych. Addition of a flute makes song sound much more nicer. "Dirty Old Man (At The Age Of Sixteen)" is probably top of garage-psych they achieved on this album. Sounding like it was included in "Nuggets" collection, gritty voice of Kenny McDowell is perfect for atmosphere. Fuzz guitar, harsh ragged and beautiful garage...Then, "Nobody Loves You When You're Down and Out" is soulful ballad with chill atmosphere - tempo is a really ear-candy, overall 'nice'. "Walking In The Queen's Garden" is another potential "Nuggets" tune - sounding like Eric Burdon & The Animals just about when they moved to California in the 1967 (when they recorded "Wind Of Change") - organ and distorted fuzzy garage guitar are main actors here. "I Happen To Love You" is a kicker - it's like The Kinks on acid - fuzz guitar, but with hippie flute to trip out. "Come To Me" is last song on album, with soothing rhythm recalling hippie folk, mixed with British-invasion ballad style.   In overview, "Square Room" is the main attraction ....hazy vocals and atmosphere and such great songwriting peaking, but others are great collectible garage psych sounds as well. Coming highly recommended to all garage-psych (The Nuggets) fans and British-Invasion-went-psychedelic followers.

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“SS” Still Sealed

“NM” Near Mint - in factory fresh condition, like new.

EX - A used, reasonable copy. Shows slight signs of wear.

VG+ - On the vinyl there will be obvious signs of wear and the possibility of a few scuffs and hairline scratches. There can be some background surface sound between tracks or during quiet passages, but are still quite nice. On the covers there may be Seam splits, ring-wear, cover wear, small sticker tears, cut corners and hole punches etc.

VG - Significant wear and marks and usually quite noticeable surface noise, still plays great.

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GRADING CODES

(GF) gate-fold (RW) ring wear (SC) saw cut (CC) cut corner (HP) hole punch (ES) edge splitting (WD) water damage (WOL) writing on label (WOC) writing on cover of record (PS) Picture Sleeve (for 45 RPM).