Crimson & Clover cover

Crimson & Clover

Tommy James & the Shondells · 1968

30 min · 10 tracks · pop rock

Psychedelic pop melds with rock, creating dreamy landscapes filled with lush harmonies and surreal imagery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamy landscapes of lush harmonies
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • repetitive motifs for meditative vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, complex compositions
  • seek high-energy dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in December 1968, 'Crimson & Clover' marked a pivotal point in Tommy James & the Shondells' career as their third studio album. Following the success of their earlier hits, this album showcased a more experimental sound and solidified their place in the evolving landscape of late-60s rock music during the peak of the psychedelic era.
Stylistic neighbors
The Monkees· The Byrds· The Turtles

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Crimson & Clover 5:26
  • 2 Kathleen McArthur 2:41
  • 3 I Am a Tangerine 3:25
  • 4 Do Something to Me 2:28
  • 5 Crystal Blue Persuasion 4:01
  • 6 Sugar on Sunday 3:19
  • 7 Breakaway 2:45
  • 8 Smokey Roads 2:39
  • 9 I’m Alive 3:12
  • 10 Crimson & Clover (reprise) 1:03

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