The Sonics-Boom -1966

The Sonics’ Boom is the second studio album by the American garage rock band The Sonics, released in February 1966. This album is a seminal work in the garage rock genre, showcasing the band’s raw energy, rebellious spirit, and innovative blend of rock, R&B, and punk influences.

01. Cinderella (Paul Anka/Gerry Roslie) -00:00
02. Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark (Gerry Roslie/Dennis Walker) -02:46
03. Skinny Minnie (Catherine Cafra/Milt Gabler/Bill Haley/Rusty Keefer) -05:12
04. Let The Good Times Roll (Shirley Goodman/Leonard Lee/Fleecie Moore/Sam Theard) -07:28
05. Don’t You Just Know It (Huey “Piano” Smith/Johnny Vincent) -09:33
06. Jenny, Jenny (Enotris Johnson/Little Richard) -12:27
07. He’s Waitin'(Gerry Roslie/The Sonics) -14:48
08. Louie, Louie (Richard Berry) -17:30
09. Since I Fell For You (Buddy Johnson) -20:28
10. Hitch Hike (Marvin Gaye/Clarence Paul/William “Mickey” Stevenson) -24:29
11. It’s All Right (Andrews) -27.16
12. Shot Down (Andrews/The Sonics) -29:32
13. The Hustler (Gerry Roslie/The Sonics) -31:46
Bonuses:
14. The Witch (alternate take) (Gerry Roslie/The Sonics) -33:59
15. Psycho (live) (Leon Payne/Gerry Roslie/The Sonics) -36:41
16. The Witch (live) (Gerry Roslie/The Sonics) -38:48

Personnel:
– Gerry (Gerald) Roslie – lead vocals, organ- Larry Parypa – guitar
– Rob Lind – vocals, saxophone
– Andy Parypa – bass
– Bob Bennett – drums