VARIOUS ARTISTS – Behind The Dykes: Beat, Blues and Psychedelic Nuggets From The Lowlands 1964–1972 (4CD Box) - EU Universal Decca Press - LISTEN

A revelation! A beautifully released (modelled on the legendary 'Nuggets' and 'Nuggets II' boxes) 4-disc box set collecting the best and most important recordings of Dutch rock from 1965-1972. Most of these recordings appeared only on very rare singles, sometimes worth hundreds of euros, or on long out-of-print anthologies of individual artists. Additionally an attractive book with all the details and photos of the artists. This is an absolutely essential item for all fans of, say, British or American rock playing of the second half of the 60s. Once again: the Dutch rock scene of the 60s and early 70s was positively brilliant! A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: One of the most extensive anthologies devoted to the Dutch and Belgian beat, garage and psychedelic scene of the sixties and early seventies. The four discs contain over a hundred tracks – from raw rhythm & blues and energetic garage rock to baroque pop and increasingly bold psychedelic experiments. Alongside better-known names, such as The Motions, The Outsiders, Sandy Coast or The Haigs, there are many forgotten bands whose recordings for years remained practically unknown outside the Benelux countries. The selection of repertoire shows how quickly the local scene absorbed inspiration flowing from British groups of the The Kinks, The Yardbirds, Small Faces or The Pretty Things kind, while at the same time developing its own, recognisable sound. You can hear characteristic overdriven guitars, distinct Hammond organs, catchy vocal harmonies and great variety of arrangement. With successive discs of the set the music becomes more and more psychedelic, longer forms, unusual studio effects and influences of progressive rock appear. It is a compilation prepared both for collectors and for listeners wanting to discover the less obvious face of European rock of the sixties. Thanks to the careful selection of material and a very broad stylistic cross-section 'Behind The Dykes' is among the most important releases documenting the phenomenon of the Nederbeat scene. AN ABSOLUTE MUST! Condition: New, sealed.