Things (Goin’ Round In My Mind)/Girl (I’m Waiting For You)/What Does She See In You/Lost In The City/Your Painted Lives/Driving Sideways (On A One Way Street)/In A Minute Not Too Soon/A Visit With Ashiya/The Big Gray Sky/Rich Man’s Fable/Ice Cube Island/Madame Silky
Things was the sole album from the psychedelic group HMS Bounty, formed by guitarist Merrell Fankhauser from his previous group The Exiles. He was also involved in the band Fapardokly.
“This is a long time favourite of mine. Not only is it very interesting and enjoyable to listen to, but it's also quite diverse, and representative of a broad range of styles. It's also reasonably consistent too.”
“Another album by Fankhauser that failed to garner much attention. This album is similar to the Fapardokly release, but shows a progression forward. Rather upbeat psych-pop, the opening two tracks are solid pop tunes with Merrell's warm vocals and Byrdish guitar work. Lost In The City has a bit more bluesy sound, with excellent dual guitar work. A Visit With Ashiya has an Eastern sound with some sitar and great guitar. The atmospheric folk of Ice Cube Island is a bit of a change, though very good. Madame Silky strays away from their poppier sound and unleashes some pretty wicked psychedelic guitar.”
“One of the all-time lost 60s classic albums. This 1968 release comes to you courtesy of cult legend Merrell Fankhauser, the HMS Bounty album is really something special. The songs are all extremely catchy, but with enough heavy guitars and psychedelic textures to keep things interesting. The first two tracks are actually more in a sunshine pop/blue-eyed soul vein, but they're still totally excellent. All in all, this record is a lost treasure.”
“Fans of 60s psych pop - if you don't already own this album, get it immediately. Shades of the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and Cream, but with its own unique sound as well.”
“Considered by most critics to be a psychedelic pop classic, this album features some tasty treats for anybody into late 60s psychedelic pop/rock. Fankhauser may be the most talented unknown in rock history. This album is just one slice of his wide and varied catalogue.”
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