Among the many forgotten bands of the late ’60s, few shine as brightly (and unjustly overlooked) as Singapore’s own the October Cherries.
From Singapore to Belgium to Abbey Road, The October Cherries reinvented themselves again and again — Truck, Col. Truck, Jade & Pepper — leaving behind a trail of dazzling Beatlesque pop-Psych.
Originally released in 1974 in Singapore/Malaysia, Truck’s “Surprise! Surprise!” re-arranged songs first released on the Cherries “Dreamseller” album and sounds like it could’ve been part of the 60s British Psych era but filtered through early 70s production: melodic, Beatles/Badfinger-influenced English vocals, catchy songs, lush arrangements, fuzz & wah‑wah guitar, electric piano, and cool analog synth / Moog which gives the album a wonderful unique vibe.
Featuring “Earth Song,” included by the late Trish Keenan of Broadcast in her celebrated Motorway Mix.
This was one of the earliest Guerssen reissues, first released in 2004. Out of print for many years, we present a new, updated edition.
*Original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve
*Remastered sound in 24-bit domain
*Insert with liner notes and photos
*Download card
“…hyper melodic music, hooks on top of hooks, mutated by weird synth sounds and sometimes nonsensical lyrics. It’s amazing to me that this album isn’t more well known…” – Martin Courtney (Real Estate) Raven Sings The Blues website
Stream the official promo video via the YouTube player below:
Stream the track “Earth Song” via the YouTube player below:
Stream the track “Lay DOwn Your Love” via the YouTube player below:
Side 1: 1. Surprise Surprise – 2. These Words I Sing For You – 3. One Fine Day – 4. Earth Song – 5. Broken Chair
Side 2: 1. This Is Our Love Song – 2. Dreamseller – 3. Take Me Ohio – 4. Lay Down Your Love – 5. Love Blooms All Over Me