Cool Ghouls

The San Francisco garage rock quartet Cool Ghouls mix the raw, primitive crunch of acts like the Troggs with the harmonies and sophisticated harmonies of the Association. Their early records -- like 2013's self-titled album -- careen with the energy of kids hopped up on reverb and fuzz as they romp through Nuggets and Pebbles reproductions. Buried in the clanging echo and enthusiasm were songs that edged toward maturity, and the group slowly expanded their sound to include country rock on 2016's Animal Races, then pushed the vocals to the fore on 2021's sophisticated take on f...