Tom And The Tempest's - Its Over Now

Review by Stephen Whitehead

Tom and The Tempest’s It’s Over Now – A Raw, Ragged Gem from 1964 That Still Kicks Alright, let’s get one thing straight: this ain’t your polished, overproduced rock album. Nope. Tom and The Tempest’s It’s Over Now is the kind of record that feels like it was recorded in someone’s garage—oh wait, it probably was. Released back in ’64 on Alco Records, this slice of American garage rock hits hard where it counts: raw energy, unfiltered emotion, and just enough grit to make you wanna crank up the volume. Now, I gotta be honest here—I didn’t expect much when I first slapped this baby on the turntable. But then came the title track, “It’s Over Now.” Holy smokes, does this song pack a punch! It’s got that driving beat, crunchy guitars, and Tom’s vocals sounding equal parts pissed off and heartbroken. You can practically hear him shrugging his shoulders while singing, like he’s trying to convince himself more than anyone else that yeah, it really IS over now. There’s something about the way the drums hammer away in the background—it’s not perfect, but man, it works. Feels real. Feels human. And isn’t that what rock ‘n’ roll is supposed to be? Then there’s “Play It Cool,” which flips the mood entirely. This tune sneaks up on you with its swaggering rhythm and cocky attitude. It’s less breakup anthem, more “I’m too cool for all this drama” strut down Main Street. The guitar riffs are sharp enough to cut glass, and the bassline? Don’t even get me started. It grooves so hard, you might find yourself nodding along before you realize you’re vibing to a 60-year-old track. I mean, who DOESN’T love a little sass mixed with their sorrow? The rest of the album holds its own, but these two tracks stick out like mismatched socks at a formal dinner—they don’t belong, yet somehow they steal the show. Sure, some parts sound rough around the edges (hello, we ARE talking about garage rock), but that’s part of the charm. These guys weren’t aiming for perfection; they were chasing passion. And damn if they didn’t catch it. So yeah, It’s Over Now may not have set the world on fire back in ’64, but it’s aged better than most things from that era (looking at you, polyester). Listening to it today feels like finding an old Polaroid in your grandparents’ attic—a little faded, sure, but full of character and stories waiting to be told. Final thought? If aliens ever invade Earth and demand proof of humanity’s artistic soul, toss them this album. They’ll either love us or vaporize us instantly. Either way, mission accomplished.

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1964

Rating: 5.0

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Track	Duration	Preview
It's Over Now	2:00
Play It Cool	1:55

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Alco Records

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Pressed By	Rite Record Productions, Inc.

About Tom And The Tempest's

Dayton, Ohio 1964-6? This Dayton band hosted their own teen club, The Tempest Club, and had a local hit with their rockin' 45 "It's Over Now!". The group was lead by Tom Fortner and managed by his father Ray Fortner. The 45, on the Alco label, was issued with a picture sleeve.

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Here’s something cool: The album *It's Over Now* by Tom And The Tempests is a hidden gem from 1964. It blends raw garage rock energy with a rebellious spirit. Back then, garage rock was all about DIY vibes and attitude. Released on Alco Records in the US, it features tracks like "It's Over Now" and "Play It Cool." These songs capture that gritty, unpolished sound that makes you feel like you’re right there in someone’s garage, watching history unfold.

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blogcuatui549

2025-03-17

rock on

edieedmondson

2025-03-17

Tom is my dad!

shobariyahtere

2025-03-16

there is no law that forbids Polaks to play polka, there's no law that forbids yanks to play beat

yasminavandepeer031017

2025-03-16

Класс

vaninoemi2

2025-03-16

Uma Jóia! ?

sarmunammunk1

2025-03-15

New to me. Great.

shoutout2naija

2025-03-15

Love the guitar

shootout7

2025-03-14

Their music has a bit of the early Beatles sound to it. They way they were dressed just like the Beatles they were wearing collarless jackets just the way the Beatles were photographed. When "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" was issued as a single, and the Beatles were photographed with those type of jackets. I only saw groups at that time wearing collarless jackets, but I never saw people wear them. This group sounds fantastic like other groups they were trying to adopt the British Beat sound. Because that's what was in now.

bespokeeventshire

2025-03-13

0:59 the three guys in the middle lmao
it's pepper from american horror story, elvis presley and john lennon

valeriagm2008

2025-03-12

Tom is my dad!

liverub

2025-03-11

1964 ? That makes these guys pioneers of garage bands.
EARLY garage rockin" tune

moaazmostafa2013

2025-03-10

0:51 5th Gearbox

Makes me feel speed ! Like a 50 mph !

AAAL RIGHT THE ORIGINAL GREASER STOMP, YEAH

hispagame

2025-03-10

REALLY GOOD . WHERE THEY WERE!!

koanjules

2025-03-09

Groove! Saludos desde Argentina.

sapiodr

2025-03-09

AAAAAAALLL RIGHT, THE ORIGINAL GREASER STOMP, YEAH !!!

mayellamamacos

2025-03-09

This is one of those overshadowed Cincinnati recordings that Sonny Flaharty ("She's So Casual

phillipsmusic

2025-03-08

surfs up sandiego

meenakshi12101

2025-03-07

Tom Fortner, a really great young man whom I went to school with a Belmont High in Dayton, Ohio in the early '60's. We both sought bigger and better experiences in life through show biz careers...Tom in music, and me as a radio DJ. Tom, if you should happen to see this, I hope your life today is happy and fulfilling. I remember when I MC'ed a showing of "A Hard Days Night" at a Dayton theater, with your band on stage between showings! Great memories.