Earl's Closet (The Lost Archive Of Earl McGrath, 1970 To 1980)

Earl's Closet (The Lost Archive Of Earl McGrath, 1970 To 1980) – Various Artists

An extraordinary collection of forgotten recordings, Earl's Closet (The Lost Archive Of Earl McGrath, 1970 To 1980) uncovers a hidden world of cult artists, unreleased gems, and underground classics connected to influential music executive and tastemaker Earl McGrath.

Spanning folk, country rock, proto-punk, soul, outsider pop, and downtown New York experimentation, the compilation captures the restless creativity of the 1970s American underground music scene. Featuring rare recordings from artists including Daryl Hall & John Oates, Terry Allen, David Johansen, and The Jim Carroll Band, the album offers a fascinating snapshot of overlooked talent and musical experimentation.

From country-infused storytelling to raw garage rock and soulful deep cuts, Earl’s Closet feels both historically important and endlessly entertaining - a treasure trove for crate diggers, collectors, and fans of lost musical history.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Delbert & Glen – Two More Bottles Of Wine
2. Daryl Hall And John Oates – Baby Come Closer
3. Terry Allen – Gonna California
4. Kazoo Singers – Only Yourself To Lose
5. Michael McCarty – Christopher
6. Jim Hurt – Dixie Darling

Side B

1. Mark Rodney – California
2. Country / Fondiler & Snow – Killer
3. Daryl Hall And John Oates – Dry In The Sun
4. Shadow – Oh La La
5. Terry Allen – Cocaine Cowboy
6. Ultra Violet – How Do You Do (Children Of The Most High)

Side C

1. Johnny Angel – Invisible Lady
2. Shadow – I See My Days Go By
3. Blood Brothers Six – Where Have All The Flowers Gone?
4. Len & Betsy Green – Salt Showers
5. Paul Potash – Holy Commotion

Side D

1. Jabor – Sail Away
2. David Johansen – Funky But Chic
3. Norma Jean Bell – Just Look-ah What You'll Be Missing
4. The Jim Carroll Band – Tension
5. Little Whisper And The Rumors – Waiting For Me