The Thunder Mugs were an obscure late '60 band from California that recorded an album's worth of songs for Bill Holmes's All American Records label. Although the band never released a full album during their hey day, they did manage a single in 1969, "Motion Tree" b/w "Captain Midnight," which atteracted some media attention and critical praise. The band was made up of Dennis Bassetti (bass, vocals), Bob Jonte (drums ) Jack Lutz (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Jerry Roy (lead guitar and vocals). The music on the band's only album, On The Spot was entirely composed by Jack Lutz and is predominantly soft psychedelic pop with good guitar, a few effects and a very British sound. The material on the album offers good period charm and features a few stand out songs that if they were released in Britain in 1967, could have easily become hits.(KP) 01 - Motion Tree 02 - Sweetwater Roll 03 - Muffin Man 04 - Mary Jane 05 - Figure This 06 - Captain Midnight 07 - Lucky Lady 08 - You For Me To Love 09 - Mistah Moon Risin' 10 - Marmalade Lady 11 - Mr. Z's Backyard 12 - What Is There Left 13 - Rooms Of Laughter LINK
