Start here! A roundup of classic and signature songs of overseas psychobilly
Have you heard of a music genre called “psychobilly,” born from the collision of rockabilly and punk? Flourishing across Europe and the U.S.
from the late 1970s into the ’80s, this music has captivated many fans with its thunderous double bass and a distinctive aesthetic infused with horror elements.
Psychobilly is characterized by a refined musicality beneath its raw edge, along with lyrics that sometimes carry a sense of humor.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of standout tracks that will draw in any music lover, while exploring the genre’s origins and its unique appeal.
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Start here! A roundup of classic and iconic psychobilly songs from overseas (21–30)
deadly loveThe Chop Tops
The Chop Tops are a psychobilly trio formed in 1995 in Santa Cruz, California.
They are known for an upbeat style that blends rockabilly and psychobilly with old-school punk and surf music.
We Are RockersGodless Wicked Creeps
Godless Wicked Creeps is a band formed in Denmark in 1993.
They have toured in Europe, the United States, and elsewhere.
They have produced many anthems for psychobilly, such as We Are Rockers.
Start here! A roundup of classic and signature songs of overseas psychobilly (31–40)
DANGEROUS LIAISONSDYPSOMANIAXE
Dypsomaniaxe is a band produced by Tony Gilmore, former bassist of the Klingonz.
They released only one album before disbanding, but are said to be one of the bands that left an indelible mark on the psychobilly music scene.
This track, “Dangerous Liaisons,” is a song that structures its harmonies and melodies extremely well.
DeviantDick Dynamite and the Doppelgangers
Formed in New Zealand, Dick Dynamite and The Doppelgängers are a psychobilly band influenced by The Meteors, Batmobile, and Johnny Cash.
This track is included on the album “Return of Doppelgängers,” released in 2011.
Prisoner Of SocietyThe Living end
The Living End is a band formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1994.
Prisoner Of Society, along with Second Solution, was released as a double A-side single in 1997.
It was the hit that brought them to international attention.
Crazy HorsesDemented Are Go
Demented Are Go is a band formed around 1982 in Wales.
They are known as a highly influential band in the psychobilly music scene.
Many bands have covered The Osmonds’ 1972 hit song “Crazy Horses,” but Demented Are Go make it their own with vocalist Mark “Sparky” Phillips’s fierce, devilish howling.
Juke Joint’s Jumpin’Frantic Flattops
Formed in New York, the Frantic Flattops are a band that performs more than 200 live shows a year.
This track, “Juke Joint’s Jumpin’,” is included on their debut album “Hi-Fi Honey,” released in 1994.