When the producers brought in writers from outside the group, it broke up the band. Most find side 1 uninspired, but “Lady Of Lake” was a great song with nice harmonies and that added SAC touch. “Wooden Woman,” “Heated Love,” “Eulogy” and “Shallow Impressions” (a stunning whirlwind instrumental) are among my favorites. The first side is dominated by outside writers except for “Million Smiles.” Side 2, however, is pure Alarm Clock and finds the group delivering some of its finest moments. The last LP to feature George Bunnell and Randy Seol, who decided to exit at the end of the recordings. Also around this time, the band was featured in the movie “Psych-Out,” in which they performed the theme song and played at the club. Much like their first LP, the group dominated the song writing and great tunes are the fore! This was the first LP by the now five-piece Alarm Clock Gary Lovetro left prior to the recording of this LP. Also Sundazed 5439-CLR (reissue).Ĭontaining what many consider to be Strawberry Alarm Clock’s finest moments on record, “Wake Up” is an excellent LP from start to end. Unwind With the Clock Wake Up … It’s Tomorrow An excellent LP with great playing and heavenly harmonies. Also on the LP is Steve Bartek, who co-wrote many of the songs with George Bunnell and plays flute on some tracks. The song was sung by a friend of the band, Greg Munford, who was in Shapes of Sound and later Crystal Circus. The LP contained the #1 national hit “Incense And Peppermints,” written by members Mark Weitz and Ed King with lyrics by John Carter. “Incense and Peppermints” was the first LP released by the band and the only album of their career to make an impact on the album charts. View the Strawberry Alarm Clock discography page. Members of the band recently gathered for a reshoot of their iconic debut album cover (top).Īlive and ticking, the Strawberry Alarm Clock celebrates its 50th anniversary while working on an album of all-new material.(Reviews and release info by Jeff Ziemer) Meanwhile, Sundazed Music has undertaken a rerelease campaign of the band’s classic albums, including “Incense and Peppermints,” “Wake Up … It’s Tomorrow,” “The World in a Sea Shell” and “The Best of Strawberry Alarm Clock.”Īnd the band continues to find new fans through its music’s use in films and television series, especially the enduring hit record “Incense and Peppermints” - a favorite of super spy Austin Powers. Well received by critics and longtime fans, the comeback album “Wake Where You Are” featured new SAC songs, a driving cover of a Seeds classic and several reimaginings of the band’s classic songs. Key gigs include a string of shows at the storied Whisky A Go-Go - most recently in late 2018 - the Desert Stars Festival in 2016, the Starry Nites Festival in 2017, and the 2007 live concert film “Summer of Love: A Musical Celebration.” The Strawberry Alarm Clock has been performing in concert with the current lineup since 2007. Guitarist Howie Anderson is “the new kid,” although he’s been a member since 1987!īartek (Oingo Boingo), produced SAC’s 2012 album, “Wake Where You Are.” The band continues to write and record vibrant new music, while adding new powerful new elements to its classic songbook.Ī half century on, the Southern California group’s lineup features five original members: The Strawberry Alarm Clock came to fame in the swinging psychedelic scene of the late 1960s, but don’t call them an oldies act.
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