The Reactions - In My Grave Love Is A Funny Thing
Review by Josh Smith
Reactions' In My Grave Love Is A Funny Thing is a captivating album that delivers a unique blend of rock and punk music. The band's energy and passion are evident in every track, with each song showcasing their raw talent and creativity.
From the opening track, "Dead End," to the final song, "Funeral," the album takes the listener on a journey through the ups and downs of love and relationships. The lyrics are honest and relatable, while the instrumentals are powerful and dynamic.
One standout track is "Heartache," which features a catchy chorus and a driving beat that will have listeners tapping their feet. Another highlight is "Broken Dreams," which showcases the band's ability to create a moody and atmospheric sound.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Love Is A Funny Thing | 2:56 | |
| In My Grave | 2:46 |
Video
The Reactions - In My Grave (1968)
The Reactions - Love Is A Funny Thing (1968)
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Catalog Numbers
No. 5810Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
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Barcode: 5810About The Reactions
Garage rock band formed by four eight-graders from tiny Rolla, Missouri. The group formed with a triple-guitar lineup of Tom Williams, Ken Giddens, and Charlie Daniells, while Mike Gibbs played a lonely snare and cymbal combo. In May 1966, they played their first gig at a party celebrating the end of the school year. Ray Hollingsworth was added to bass in August and Giddens left the band in March 1967. They played mostly covers at school dances, sock hops, private parties, wedding receptions, and the military officers clubs in nearby Fort Leonard Wood. They soon headed to Kansas City Municipal Auditorium to compete for a Missouri state Battle of the Bands. They didn't win but responded by heading underground to record at in Independence, Missouri on May 30, 1968. Cavern pressed 250 copies of "In My Grave" with vocals by Hollingsworth backed with "Love is a Funny Thing" with Williams on vocals on the Rock Records label. Gibbs soon quit the group and was replaced by Bruce Pompe. By the fall they'd changed their name to Stonehenge Riot and incorporated more brass, expanding to a quartet with Jon Goin on guitar and trumpet. With the existential thread of graduation, the band began to split apart and take their separate paths to adulthood. High school reunions brought the Reactions back to perform together in 1990 and 2005. Hollingsworth passed away in 2009.
Name Vars
- Reactions
Members
- Jon Goin
- Ray Hollingsworth
- John Hollingsworth
- Charlie Daniells
- Tom Williams
