Goliath
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Album Summary
Goliath was a heavy psych and soul outfit that came together in the late 1960s, riding that raw, electric wave that was sweeping through the underground circuit. Released in 1969 on the Uni Records label, this self-titled debut was a bold statement from a group that wasn't afraid to blend hard rock grit with deep soul feeling. The album was recorded during that fertile period when studios were wide open to experimentation, and the production reflects that freedom — thick, warm, and uncompromising. It's the kind of record that got pressed and then slipped through the cracks, the way so many heavy gems from that era did, quietly becoming a treasure for the diggers and the devoted.
Reception
- Goliath did not make significant waves on the mainstream charts upon its 1969 release, largely flying under the radar despite the strength of its material.
- The album found its most passionate audience years after its release, when collectors and crate-diggers began recognizing it as a lost artifact of late-60s heavy soul and psych rock.
- Critical reassessment in later decades has been warm, with the album earning a reputation as an overlooked gem from the 1969 underground rock and soul scene.
Significance
- Goliath stands as a powerful example of the fusion happening at the end of the 1960s, where hard rock electricity and deep soul conviction were being wired together into something entirely new and urgent.
- The inclusion of a heavy, reimagined take on Eleanor Rigby speaks to the era's fearlessness — bands were grabbing pop standards and running them through the fire, transforming them into something unrecognizable and wholly their own.
- The album's raw, unpolished energy captures a moment in American rock history when the line between garage, psych, and soul was gloriously blurred, making it a valuable document for anyone trying to understand how those worlds collided in 1969.
Tracklist
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A1 Yesterday's Children —
5:55
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A2 Can't Stop Feeling Lonely —
3:00
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A3 Man's Temptation —
4:30
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A4 Time And Time Again —
3:15
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A5 If Johnny Comes Marching Home —
4:15
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B1 Eleanor Rigby —
5:55
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B2 Come With Me To My World —
3:05
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B3 Loving You Too Long —
6:25
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B4 Are You Lonely For Me, Baby? —
3:00
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B5 Jacksonville Express —
1:00
Artist Details
Goliath was a hard-driving rock outfit that emerged from the fertile underground scene of the late 1960s, blending raw electric energy with the psychedelic spirit of the era. The group carved out a reputation for their powerful live performances and gritty sound that set them apart from the softer pop trends of their time. Though they never quite broke through to mainstream stardom, Goliath left a lasting impression on the devoted fans who caught their thunder firsthand.
