Psych of the South

Although classical releases make up the bulk of the DCD Records site, we carry (and enjoy listening to) other genres of music.

A welcome addition is "Lost Souls," a new recording from Psych of the South, a small group of passionate record collectors and musicians who've gathered together a truly unique collection. Based in Arkansas, Pysch of the South (POTS) assembled a wonderful selection of garage and psychedelic bands from their own part of the state.

These teen-age bands flourished in the mid to late 1960's. Their enthusiasm often overcame lack of technique, creating a body of records that are authentically raw and exciting. Many of these groups played high school dances and other gigs in order to make a 45 rpm single -- if they were really successful, they sometime earned enough to pay for a session to cut the B side as well.

Most of these groups lasted less than a year, and their recordings were often discarded as juvenile ephemera. Thanks to enthusiasts like POTS, some of these groups now connect with a new generation of rockers.

Here's a couple of excerpts to whet your appetite.

The Lost Souls - Lost Love
Barefacts - Tell Me

And if you like the sound, remember we've also got four volumes of similar material gathered from the vaults of small studios throughout Virginia!

- Ralph