---12/10/13
Phluph were like many one-offs during the psych era - faceless, nameless, and a $1 cutout bin special. On the clueless Verve label, and lost in the shuffle with many of their Boston ("Bosstown Sound") contemporaries, Phluph went away with barely a murmur. Starts off more in typical psych rock territory. But then it takes an interesting turn towards the weird by A3 'In Her Way' (though perhaps not weird enough). One distinguishing characteristic of Phluph's sound is the prominent use of organ. Has that carnival sound, like The Doors, but the similarities end there. Some surprising fuzz guitar outbursts too. Even a rare progressive rock move here and there. A very good listen that grows on you over time.
---3/11/21
I'm not going to have much to add here, just to state that last night's listen confirmed my positive experience. The end of Side 1 to the beginning of Side 2 is the highlight for certain. It's definitely pop / sunshine focused psychedelia, with an edge. Recommended.
Ownership: 1968 Verve (LP).No legit reissues exist as of 3/28/25 (highly unlikely the Akarma release is legit).
12/10/13 (review); 3/11/21 (update / new entry)
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