Outsiders, the - same (Pretty Things Tim Hardin)

1. Introduction 2. Story 16 3. Tears Are Falling From My Eyes 4. Ain't Gonna Miss You 5. I Wish I Could 6 Afraid Of The Dark 6. Afraid Of The Dark 7. Teach Me To Forget You 8. Filthy Rich 9. I Would Love You 10. Don't You Cry 11. Won't You Listen 12. If You Don't Treat Me Right 13. Lying All the Time 14. Thinking About Today 15. Keep On Trying 16. That's Your Problem 17. Touch 18. Bird In A Cage The Outsiders were the kings of Dutch 60s music. Wally Tax and Ronnie Splinter's songs span the Pretty Things to Tim Hardin (ie rough garage punk to folk rock) but with their own unique character. It's the most exciting LP (plus great bonus tracks) to come out of Europe in its era (with the possible exception of the Monks). Everything is taken at a fast pace and there's a tendency to double the tempo rather than change chords but the songs are great. If you like US garage punk then this will be a revelation (perhaps after a few listens).