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Sunday, January 4, 2026

Children Of The Mushroom - Lady (1971 us, tough fuzzy garage psych, 2025 release)



Formed in California in 1967, Children of the Mushroom were the quintessential garage-psych band. As the times evolved, the band hardened their sound, shortening their name to Mushroom.

By 1970, Mushroom became Lady, incorporating prog-rock influences and instruments like flute to their hard-pych organ/guitar dominated sound, drawing inspiration from bands like Jethro Tull, Steamhammer, Gypsy or Bloodrock.

In 1971 the band recorded a few studio demos at Village Recorders in Los Angeles, which are presented here in top sound quality along with a couple of raw, lo-fi but killer live tracks from the same year. Long tracks, heavy fuzz guitar, Hammond organ, flute, powerful vocals…
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Tracks
1. Behind Their Eyes (Jerry McMillen, Jim Rolfe, Tom Galella, Al Pisciotta, Larry Wiseman) - 4:49
2. Easy Chair (“Lady In The Moon”) (Jerry McMillen, Jim Rolfe, Tom Galella, Al Pisciotta, Larry Wiseman) - 5:22
3. This Is My Friend (Jim Rolfe, Jerry McMillen, Tom Galella, Al Pisciotta, Larry Wiseman, Nisahna Shephard) - 3:52
4. Will I Be Saved (Jim Rolfe, Jerry McMillen, Tom Galella, Al Pisciotta, Larry Wiseman) - 3:06
5. I’ve Lost You (Jerry McMillen, Jim Rolfe, Tom Galella, Al Pisciotta, Larry Wiseman) - 7:19
6. Evasella (Wally Stoltz, Dave Fontana) - 4:14
7. Hour Of Our Lives (“Insurrection”) (Pat Van Auken) - 5:41
8. Behind Their Eyes (Jerry McMillen, Jim Rolfe, Tom Galella, Al Pisciotta, Larry Wiseman) - 6:06
9. I Will Listen (Jerry McMillen) - 7:32
10.Lady Jam (Tom Galella, Mike Gattenby, Wally Stoltz, Jim Rolfe, Pat Van Auken, Jerry McMillen) - 8:30
Songs 1-5 Demo tracks recorded at "The Village" in 1971
Songs 6-11 live recordings from 1971 concert in Simi Valley, California

Children Of The Mushroom
Tracks 1-5
*Tom Galella - Drums
*Al Pisciotta - Bass Guitar
*Larry Wiseman - Hammond Organ, Keys
*Jim Rolfe - Guitar, Backing Vocal, Flute Harmony
*Jerry Mcmillen - Vocals, Flute

Tracks 6-11
*Tom Galella - Drums
*Mike Gattenby - Bass Guitar
*Wally Stoltz - Hammon Organ, Keys
*Jim Rolfe - Guitar, Backing Vocal, Flute Harmony
*Pat Van Auken - Guitar, Vocal Harmony
*Jerry Mcmillen - Vocals, Flute


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7 comments:

  1. mscmichaelJanuary 4, 2026 at 9:04 PM

    Thanks a lot, Marios.

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  2. AshJanuary 4, 2026 at 11:18 PM

    Excellent!, thanks Marios!.

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  3. kobilicaJanuary 5, 2026 at 7:54 AM

    Thank you so much"MARIOS"...

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  4. MichaelJanuary 5, 2026 at 6:16 PM

    Thank you Marios.

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  5. juan manuel muñozJanuary 6, 2026 at 5:39 AM

    Muy agradecido, amigo. Saludos.

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  6. ComadrejaPepJanuary 8, 2026 at 12:48 AM

    Thank you very much!!!

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  7. Erina JonesJanuary 8, 2026 at 11:42 AM

    “Children Of The Mushroom – Lady (1971)” is a raw and compelling example of early-70s American garage psych, packed with tough, fuzzy guitar tones and an unmistakable underground energy. The track captures the rebellious spirit of its era, blending gritty vocals with psychedelic textures that feel both unpolished and authentic. Its sound reflects a time when experimentation mattered more than perfection, making it a fascinating listen for fans of vintage psych and garage rock.

    For modern listeners and collectors, this 2025 release offers more than nostalgia—it provides rich material for analysis, much like a 600 word essay by MyAssignmentHelp allows space to explore musical context, production style, and cultural impact in detail. Revisiting tracks like Lady helps highlight how underground bands shaped the evolution of rock, proving that even lesser-known recordings can leave a lasting influence.

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