The Syndicate's 'Egyptian Thing' is certainly celebrated within garage circles. A killer tune for sure, but I'm here to talk about the less mentioned flip side and all time personal fave 'She Haunts You'. One that will forever live in the back of my moody mind. There are many merits within this record worthy of discussion. I could mention the thumping bass, the searing tremolo guitar, the ghostly backing vocals, the ultra cool 60's teenage vibes and lyrics, the list goes on. The sounds captured here exist as a time capsule which can never be replicated. The limitations of mid 60's recording studios certainly play a role in this, as no modern technology is capable of replicating this sound no matter how many pieces of vintage gear you may acquire...
This nifty reproduction can be had for $10 at the moment which leaves me with a big smiley face knowing how much you would have to pay for an original copy (if you ever found one). It probably even sounds better than the worn out copy someone bought for $500.
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