What makes The Seeds by The Seeds notable?

The Seeds is often considered a seminal work in the garage rock and early psychedelic scene, with its single 'Pushin' Too Hard' becoming an anthem for youth rebellion. The album's raw production and distinctive sound helped pave the way for future acts in the genre, solidifying The Seeds' place in music history. Released in January 1966, The Seeds marked the debut album of the band, introducing their raw sound to the burgeoning psychedelic rock scene. At this time, they were still relatively unknown, but this album would lay the foundation for their future influence on the genre.

How many songs are on The Seeds?

The Seeds has 19 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

Released 60 years ago

The Seeds

The Seeds · 1966

70 min · 19 tracks · psychedelic rock

A vibrant fusion of garage rock energy and psychedelic melodies that captures the essence of mid-60s counterculture.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Pushin' Too Hard — This track embodies the band's signature sound, combining catchy hooks with an urgent rhythm that perfectly captures the youthful defiance of the 1960s.
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Can't Seem to Make You Mine — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this song showcases the band's ability to blend emotional depth with a driving beat.
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Mr. Farmer — This track stands out for its vivid imagery and lyrical storytelling, reflecting themes of nature and existential musings that resonate throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The Seeds blends garage rock energy with psychedelic melodies, showcasing their raw sound and thematic depth.

What we noticed

Several tracks feature repetitive hooks and simple chord progressions, typical of garage rock, while maintaining a psychedelic flair.
The production is raw and unpolished, giving the record an energetic, live feel that enhances its rebellious themes.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 5/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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1 Can't Seem to Make You Mine 3:05
2 No Escape 2:16
3 Evil Hoodoo 5:19
4 Girl I Want You 2:25
5 Pushin' Too Hard 2:38
6 Try to Understand 2:53
7 Nobody Spoil My Fun 3:54
8 It's a Hard Life 2:39
9 You Can't Be Trusted 2:12
10 Excuse, Excuse 2:22
11 Fallin' in Love 2:50
12 Mr. Farmer 2:54
13 Pictures and Designs 2:46
14 Tripmaker 2:49
15 I Tell Myself 2:32
16 A Faded Picture 5:19
17 Rollin' Machine 2:34
18 Just Let Go 4:19
19 Up in Her Room 14:39

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