TRACK #320:

Halloween by Larry’s Rebels

Back on Shindig Radio Episode 19, Mikey asked what kinda musical acts came outta New Zealand.

I don’t think anybody had an answer for him at the time, and despite having already had this song waiting in the bullpen, Larry’s Rebels didn’t immediately jump out to me as the prime example in that moment. That’s mostly because I didn’t know they were from New Zealand at the time. What’s more, I’m still not sure that even if I had, they would have been a solid pull to smash on the table in that moment.

But here we are talking about New Zealand’s own, Larry’s Rebels.

Why? Well, because we’re in the 10 slot and they have a song called Halloween, why else!?

What’s the problem?  Don’t these guys look like they can deliver the goods? Weird dudes with solid-colored suits and mod haircuts know what the fuck’s up with Halloween, right? Oh, you don’t trust me?

Hell, I wouldn’t blame ya. While I personally approve of every song on this list (in some way or another anyway) I’ve been known to drop a few duds on ya. And sure, not everyone’s gonna like the same stuff, and The Shindig offers (if nothing else) a wide variety of musical styling, but definitely nobody wanted It’s Only Halloween, probably nobody wanted Born of Halloween and I’m sure there was more than a few groans with Lep in the Hood. Not to mention countless other questionable tunes that deserve to be on The Shindig but maybe not in your ears.

I’ll accept that. But I’ve got a pretty good batting average here, no? Eh, probably depends on what you personally like and that’s always a little tricky.

But hey, maybe you like 60’s psychedelic rock. If you do, then Larry’s Rebels have just the Halloween Song for you.

If not, just give it a day. Tomorrow’s gonna sound a little different. Not sayin’ you’ll like that either, but it’s different than this, that much I can guarantee.