[Salvation O'Clock] -- The Three O'Clock was previously the band called The Salvation Army. And they had released a self-titled album in 1982, but as you might have guessed, they had some legal woes with that name. So, they changed their name to the "meaningless but suitably psychedelic the Three O'Clock." That makes Sixteen Tambourines the quartet's second studio album even though it is the first album released under this particular band name. Wikipedia cites the release date as October 1983, but AOTY has it as December 1983. Either way, it's another album that turned 40 years old this year.
Along with the band's name change came a change in personnel. Only Louis Gutierrez (guitar) and Michael Quercio (vocals and bass) were part of the previous ensemble. They brought in a new drummer (Danny Benair) and added a keyboardist (Mike Mariano). The result? That depends on whom you ask. The album received mixed reviews, either being hailed or dismissed. Me? I'm a fan. I can't quite get enough of 1960s-era paisley in the 1980s. Your mileage, however, might vary. I mean, it's not like the album launched any hit singles or even charted. But I find it to be an enjoyable and bouncy listen. I particularly enjoy "Stupid Einstein," "And So We Run," "Fall to the Ground," and "In My Own Time."
Give Sixteen Tambourines a whirl and let me know what you think.
Flashback: Sixteen Tambourines (sometime between October and December 1983)
And that's all till next week. Dedicated 80s-philes can find more flashbacks in the Prophet or Madman archives or via Bookended's 80s Flashback tag. As always, your comments are welcome on today's, or any other, flashback post. And if you like what I'm doing here, please share the link with your friends. If, however, you don't like the flashback, feel free to share it with your enemies.
I'll see you in seven!
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