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Welcome to the on-line version of the Searchin' for Shakes garage/psych compilation and fanzine database!

   

The Nuggets album in 1972 was the first to mine the rich vein of overlooked beat, garage and psychedelic rock released from 1964-1970. Since then, many hundreds of compilations ("comps") have followed, as collectors scoured the planet for every obscure single and album track worthy of an expanded audience.

This database provides track lists for all of these comps, as well as other pertinent information - where the bands were from, what label the songs originally appeared on, etc. Initial inspiration came from David Walter's book, "Children of Nuggets," but we've expanded our scope to include comps originally released in the 60s, and comps focusing on modern bands that are heavily influenced by mid to late 60s sounds. And our partnership with Ugly Things magazine allows us to make their large archive of compilation reviews, dating back to 1983, available here as well! Finally, the site now includes a fanzine search page.

We're still looking for information on a number of comps; if you think you can help, please check out our Track Lists Wanted page. Send additions and corrections to Menachem Turchick. Here's a list of our previous contributors!

   
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This site is dedicated to the late Greg Shaw, whose Pebbles series kicked off the garage comp explosion in 1978.

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