Red Shepard & The Flock - Shes A Grabber

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Review by Melissa Malski

Shes A Grabber by Red Shepard & The Flock – A Raw Garage Rock Gem from '66 Alright, so here’s the deal. If you’re into that gritty, unpolished garage rock sound straight outta the ‘60s, Shes A Grabber by Red Shepard & The Flock is worth a spin. Released in 1966 under Philips Records, this album feels like a time capsule from an era when rock was still figuring itself out—and honestly, it’s all the better for it. Produced and arranged by Bob Crewe (yeah, that Bob Crewe), the record has this raw charm that just sticks with you. Let me break it down real quick. First track I gotta talk about is “She’s A Grabber.” It’s right there in the title track, folks. From the opening riff, it’s clear they weren’t trying to reinvent the wheel—they were just having fun making noise. And man, does it work. The guitar has this scratchy, almost-out-of-tune vibe that somehow makes it feel more alive than half the overproduced stuff we get today. Plus, the energy? Unreal. You can practically hear the sweat dripping off the band while they’re jamming this one out. It’s catchy as hell too—don’t act surprised if you find yourself humming it hours later. Then there’s “I Can’t Hold On,” which hits different but still packs a punch. This one leans into more of a driving rhythm, kinda like someone’s dragging you along on a wild ride. The vocals have this desperate edge to them, like they’re pleading with you not to skip ahead. There’s something about how loose and unhinged it feels—it’s not perfect, but that’s exactly why it works. Feels like peeking through a keyhole at some underground club where everyone’s losing their minds to the music. Honestly? That authenticity slaps harder than any polished studio trick ever could. Now let’s zoom out for a sec. Garage rock isn’t for everyone—I mean, yeah, it’s messy, loud, and sometimes flat-out chaotic—but that’s kinda the point. These guys weren’t aiming for perfection; they were chasing pure adrenaline. Listening to Shes A Grabber, you get the sense that Red Shepard & The Flock didn’t care much about impressing critics or climbing charts. They just wanted to make people move—and damn, did they succeed. Here’s the kicker though: albums like this remind us how fleeting music used to be. Back then, bands would drop records and maybe tour for a bit before disappearing forever. No social media hype, no endless promo cycles—just pure, unfiltered art left behind for whoever cared enough to listen. Makes you wonder what other hidden gems are gathering dust somewhere, waiting for someone to rediscover them. So yeah, give Shes A Grabber a shot if you’re craving something real. Just don’t expect anything fancy—this ain’t your Spotify algorithm-approved playlist. But hey, maybe that’s exactly what you need right now.

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Artist: Red Shepard & The Flock
Album: Shes A Grabber
Rating: 4.57

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
She's A Grabber2:45
I Can't Hold On3:05

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RED SHEPARD & THE FLOCK - I Can't Hold On (1966)

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Catalog Numbers

40398

Labels

Philips

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Promo

Companies

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Published BySaturday Music, Inc.

Credits

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ProducerBob Crewe
Arranged ByBob Crewe

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Label): PHW1-38767
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Label): PHW1-38768
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): PHW1-38767 1C-3
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): PHW1-38768-1B-2

About Red Shepard & The Flock

60's Garage Rock from San Francisco, CA. members: Red Shepard, Joe Tate, Terry Kippenberger, Gary Bluhm, Ted Stewart

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The 1966 garage rock album *She's A Grabber* by Red Shepard & The Flock was produced and arranged by Bob Crewe. He’s the same guy behind some of the biggest hits for The Four Seasons. This album might not be as famous, but it’s got that raw, edgy vibe that makes garage rock so cool. Tracks like "I Can't Hold On" and the title track "She's A Grabber" are total gems from that era.

Comments

epicemily090
2025-03-15
I played bass for Red met Joe Tate and in late 1966 went with Joe and Teddy and Gary to hook up with Al Lindy to form SALVATION. ABC RECORDS
syava260
2025-03-15
I love this screaming rock n roll record
josephfnoun
2025-03-14
After this I wrote and produced the
Classic garage band smash

OPEN UP YOUR DOOR
by Richard and the young lions
elementummoney
2025-03-13
this band was The Cutting Edge of the San Francisco sound
naomivasington
2025-03-12
L.RussellBrown at the very beginning
wahkai12
2025-03-11
I knew these guys they were so fun the other side was Midnight Hour and was the actual hit. My good friend Gary Bluhm is on the right in air