The Vikings - Blue Feeling

Review by John Cisco

Album Review: Blue Feeling by The Vikings Released in 1981 on Star Rhythm Records, Blue Feeling is a raw slice of garage rock goodness that feels like it rolled straight outta some smoky dive bar in the heart of America. With Tom Salem handling both recording and remix duties, this album has a gritty authenticity that’s hard to fake. If you’re into bands like The Stooges or early MC5, this one’s gonna grab your attention—and not let go. Let’s talk tracks. First up, the title track “Blue Feeling” slams you right in the chest with its punchy guitar riffs and a rhythm section that just won’t quit. It’s got this unpolished charm, like they didn’t overthink it—just plugged in and played their hearts out. What sticks with me about this song? It’s that chorus. Simple but unforgettable, kinda like those nights where you don’t remember much except how alive you felt. Then there’s “I Ain’t Got You,” which flips the energy a bit. It’s slower, moodier, dripping with longing. There’s something about the vocals here—they’re not perfect, but man, do they feel real. Like someone spilling their guts after one too many beers. You can almost picture the band huddled together in a cramped studio, sweat dripping as they hammer out every note. That raw emotion stays with you long after the needle lifts off the record. What makes Blue Feeling stand out isn’t flashy production or groundbreaking innovation—it’s honesty. This is music made by people who clearly loved what they were doing, flaws and all. Listening to it feels like finding an old mixtape at a yard sale; sure, it might be scratched up, but that only adds to its character. Here’s the kicker though: for an album born in the '80s, it doesn’t sound dated. Maybe because garage rock never really goes outta style—or maybe because we could all use a little more Blue Feeling in our lives. Who knew a relic from 1981 could still kick so much ass?

Artist: The Vikings
Album: Blue Feeling

Rock

Garage Rock

1981

Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Blue Feeling
I Ain't Got You

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Catalog Numbers

SR 1001

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Star Rhythm Records

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Formats

Vinyl
7"
Blue vinyl

Companies

Role	Company
Published By	Jayboy Music

Credits

Role	Credit
Recorded By	Tom Salem
Remix	Tom Salem

Notes

First release on Star Rhythm in PS. Original recording Tom Salem May, 1965
First release on Star Rhythm in PS.

About The Vikings

1960s garage band from Massachussetts

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Blue Feeling* by The Vikings is a hidden gem from the garage rock scene. Released in 1981, it was recorded and remixed by Tom Salem, who really left his mark on the raw, gritty sound. It’s wild to think that this US-made record, with just two tracks—“Blue Feeling” and “I Ain’t Got You”—still holds up as a piece of rock history. Sometimes less is more, right?