The Standells, The Chocolate Watchband - Riot On Sunset Strip Featuring The Standells The Chocolate Watchband Revisited

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Riot on Sunset Strip: A Psychedelic Rock Time Capsule That Still Kicks (2014) Let’s get one thing straight—this ain’t your typical rehashed nostalgia trip. Riot on Sunset Strip Featuring The Standells & The Chocolate Watchband Revisited is like finding an old vinyl at a garage sale and realizing it’s gold. Released in 2014 by RockBeat Records, this album dives deep into the raw energy of ‘60s rock while keeping its psychedelic roots alive. It’s messy, unpolished, and absolutely magnetic. The tracklist reads like a love letter to anyone who digs vintage rock vibes. Tracks like “Dirty Water” and “Riot on Sunset Strip” are instant standouts. Let me tell ya why these stuck with me. First up, “Dirty Water.” Man, this song feels like walking through Boston with muddy sneakers—it’s gritty, punchy, and full of attitude. The guitar riff hits you right in the chest, and for some reason, every time I hear it, I wanna grab a leather jacket and go cruising down memory lane. It’s got that rebellious swagger that makes you feel invincible, even if you’re just sitting on your couch eating chips. Then there’s “Riot on Sunset Strip.” This tune feels like stepping into a black-and-white movie about chaos and freedom. The drums crash like thunder, and the vocals scream defiance. You can almost picture the scene: kids spilling onto the streets, breaking rules because… well, why not? There’s something hypnotic about how it captures both the madness and beauty of youth culture back then. Honestly, it made me want to grab a tambourine and join the chaos myself (minus the arrests, obviously). But let’s not forget the other gems scattered across the album. Songs like “Try It” and “Sometimes Good Guys Don’t Wear White” bring that same electric charm, blending fuzzed-out guitars with lyrics dripping in rebellion. And bonus points for throwing in tracks like “It’s All Over Now Baby Blue”—a Dylan classic that somehow fits perfectly here without feeling forced. What really struck me about this record is how fresh it sounds despite being rooted in another era. Sure, it’s rough around the edges, but that’s kinda the point. These songs don’t try too hard; they just are. They remind you of simpler times when music wasn’t polished to death—it was alive, wild, and untamed. So yeah, Riot on Sunset Strip isn’t perfect. Some tracks drag a little, and a few moments feel more filler than fire. But honestly? That’s part of its charm. It’s like hanging out with an old friend who tells great stories but occasionally rambles. By the end, you’re left grinning, thinking, “Man, I needed that.” And here’s the kicker: listening to this album feels less like revisiting history and more like discovering something new all over again. Maybe that’s what good music does—it bridges decades, styles, and moods, leaving you humming long after the needle lifts. Or maybe I’m just weird. Either way, crank this sucker up loud—you won’t regret it.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Why Did You Hurt Me?
Hippie Riot/ Pandora's Box 1967
I'm Not Like Everybody Else
Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White
Rari
Sittin' There Standin'
Gone And Passes By
I Just Want To Make Love To You
Let's Talk About Girls
An Inspirational Message
Why Pick On Me?
Don't Need Your Lovin'
Sweet Young Thing
She Weaves A Tender Trap
Blues Theme
Barracuda
Misty Lane
I'm Movin' On
Dirty Water
Mr. Nobody
Are You Gonna Be There? (at the Love-In)
Medication
Riot On Sunset Strip
Little Sally Tease
There's A Storm Coming
Pride & Devotion
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Try It

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Catalog Numbers

ROC-CD-3271

Labels

RockBeat Records

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Formats

  • 2 × CD
  • Compilation

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Barcode: 089353327125

About The Standells, The Chocolate Watchband

Los Angeles-based 1960s garage rock band.

Name Vars

  • Standells
  • Standels
  • The Standels

Aliases

  • The Sllednats

Members

  • Lowell George
  • Gary Leeds
  • John Fleckenstein
  • Willy Daffern
  • Dick Dodd
  • Larry Tamblyn
  • Tony Valentino
  • Gary Lane
  • Dave Burke
  • Greg Burnham
  • Mark Adrian

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Riot On Sunset Strip Featuring The Standells & The Chocolate Watchband Revisited* is like a time capsule of 1960s psychedelic rock. Released in 2014 by RockBeat Records, it brings together tracks from two iconic bands, The Standells and The Chocolate Watchband. Songs like "Dirty Water" and "Don’t Need Your Lovin’" feel like they’re straight out of the Sunset Strip’s wild heyday. It’s not just music—it’s history wrapped in fuzzed-out guitar riffs and groovy vibes.