Here’s a short list of new albums for hard rock, garage, punk and psychedelic fans.
Fuzz – II
Ty Segall’s side project dives further into the early origins of metal (Black Sabbath, Deep Purple) and pays homage to the forebearers of heavy psychedelic (Blue Cheer). If you’re a fan of these 1960s and ’70s gods of thunder, you’ll want to snag this album. It’s more than an hour of vintage-style heavy metal heaven.
Catch Fuzz at Thalia Hall Friday (Nov. 20).
Power – Electric Glitter Boogie
Australia-based Power’s album is a sludgy, bluesy, anthemic head rush. If you love down and dirty, head-jerking garage punk, this is one of the best records you’ll hear all year.
Timmy’s Organism – Heartless Heathen
Timmy Vulgar has been cranking out hard rock from Detroit since the late ’90s. On his latest album, Timmy’s Organism’s Heartless Heathen, he does the Michigan garage legacy (Stooges, MC5) proud.
UPDATE: Timmy’s Organism plays a FREE in-store performance at Reckless Records in Wicker Park Monday (Nov. 23). Reckless tweeted that it will be at 6 p.m.
Negative Scanner – Negative Scanner
I’ve already sung the praises of Negative Scanner’s self-titled debut but why not give it another plug? The Chicago band channels classic punk that’s very immediate.
Wand – 1000 Days
Wand has been an ATYP favorite from day one (way back in 2014). On the band’s third album, Wand continues its great psych-rock ways.
All the Young Punks 