The Mystic Tide

The Mystic Tide
OriginLong Island, New York, United States
GenresPsychedelic rock, garage rock
Years active1965–1967
LabelsEsquire, Solid Sound, Distortions, Numero Group
Past membersJoe Docko
Paul Picell
Jim Thomas
John Wilham

The Mystic Tide were an American rock band who have been credited for creating some of the first psychedelic anthems. Despite their lack of commercial success, they are now highly regarded amongst followers of garage rock and are recognized for their innovative musical approach.

The group formed on Long Island and released a total of four singles between 1965 and 1967, all of which were written by the band's guitar player, Joe Docko. The band broke up in 1967 after little commercial success. Many years later in 1994 Docko recorded some new material and that along with three demos, the band's five original singles, and their B-sides would be put out as a CD by Distortions records. Released more than 25 years after the group had disbanded, Solid Sound/Solid Ground, was the first and only album the band ever made.

In 2024, The Numero Group announced the release of a new compilation entitled Frustration.

Discography

Singles/acetates

Compilation albums

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 Unterberger, Richie. "allmusic (((The Mystic Tide > Biography)))". Allmusic. Retrieved January 25, 2010.
  2. ↑ Unterberger 1998, pg. 66
  3. 1 2 "Unknown Legends of Rock'n'Roll: The CD". Richie Unterberger. Retrieved November 14, 2010.
  4. 1 2 Markesich, Mike (2012). Teen Beat Mayhem (First ed.). Branford, Connecticut: Priceless Info Press. p. 170. ISBN 978-0-9856482-5-1.
  5. ↑ "The Mystic Tide - Discography". 45cat. 45cat Website. Retrieved December 23, 2015.