The 60's Psych Thread (lyrics, blues, dance, instrumental, jazz)

[Mojo]

The Zoo - Presents Chocolate Moose (1968)

This thread was always one of my favourites and I think it's in dire need of a kick in the arse. I decided to do so with this gem.

The one and only release from American psych/garage rock band The Zoo. Very slick, smooth production that, frankly, a lot of bands at this time didn't have. The vocals are crisp, clear, powerful and among the best I've heard from a band of this kind at this time. The album fuses some of the more psychedelic 'pop' of the day with the added intensity of a riffy garage rock band.

Lead guitarist Howard Leese would go on to play guitar for Heart throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s.

This is, without a doubt, one of my favourite 60s psych records and one I would love to own on vinyl one day. I'm fairly certain, however, that this would be no easy task and probably cost me an arm and a leg.

Here, listen to the full album.