The Molochs – America's Velvet Glory on vinyl LP. 2017 LA garage rock, Velvet Underground and Byrds influenced. Ships from Germany.
About America's Velvet Glory
A vinyl pressing of the widely praised second album from Los Angeles garage rock band The Molochs, drawing on early Velvet Underground, Jonathan Richman and The Byrds for a distinctly mid-1960s influenced sound.
America’s Velvet Glory is the second full length album by The Molochs, released on 13 January 2017 via Innovative Leisure Records. Led by Los Angeles based, Argentina-raised songwriter Lucas Fitzsimons alongside guitarist and organist Ryan Foster, the album blends garage rock, proto-punk and nu-folk influences into a warmly received eleven track record. This listing is a vinyl LP pressing from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who are The Molochs
- About America's Velvet Glory
- Critical reception
- Pressing details and buying advice
Fast Facts
- Artist The Molochs are a Los Angeles garage rock band led by songwriter Lucas Fitzsimons alongside guitarist and organist Ryan Foster.
- Release America’s Velvet Glory came out on 13 January 2017 via Innovative Leisure Records, the band’s second album.
- Sound Draws on early Velvet Underground, Jonathan Richman, Television, The Only Ones and The Byrds, blending jangle with proto-punk and garage rock.
- Band name Named after Moloch, the ancient god referenced in Allen Ginsberg’s poem Howl, reflecting the sacrifices Fitzsimons felt he made to build the band.
- Reception Widely praised by outlets including Louder Sound, The Irish Times and Norman Records for its warm, throwback garage rock craft.
The Molochs – America's Velvet Glory (LP, Album)
Vinyl LP, Innovative Leisure Records
Vinyl LP pressing of America’s Velvet Glory, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Are The Molochs?
The Molochs formed around songwriter Lucas Fitzsimons, who grew up between California and Argentina and found his creative direction in garage rock and its baroque mid-1960s cousins, alongside guitarist and organist Ryan Foster. The band took its name from Moloch, the ancient god of child sacrifice referenced as a destructive antagonist in Allen Ginsberg's poem Howl, a fitting symbol for Fitzsimons, who has spoken candidly about the personal sacrifices, including unstable housing and difficult relationships, that went into building the band and this record. Released via Innovative Leisure Records, a label also home to acts including BadBadNotGood, Nosaj Thing and Holy Fuck, the album arrived as the band's follow-up to their earlier debut.
About America's Velvet Glory
Across eleven tracks including Charlie's Lips, You Never Learn, Little Stars, New York and the twanging acoustic ditty That's The Trouble With You, America's Velvet Glory draws deeply on a specific mid-1960s lineage: early Velvet Underground, Jonathan Richman's proto-punk innocence, Television's jangle, The Only Ones and, distinctly, The Byrds. Critics highlighted Charlie's Lips as a clear homage to Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd, and the Hammond organ on You Never Learn as an echo of Al Kooper's work on Bob Dylan's mid-60s recordings, while New York was frequently singled out as the record's standout, capturing a classic 20th century wonder at the city's electric, cold energy. Metacritic's review noted the album works well as both a cohesive throwback and character study, even as some listeners felt its intentionally worn formula could have used more variation across its compact runtime.
Critical Reception
- Widely and warmly praised by Louder Sound, The Irish Times and Norman Records
- A carefully crafted throwback to early Velvet Underground, Jonathan Richman and The Byrds
- Released via the respected Innovative Leisure Records label
- Personal, heartfelt songwriting rooted in genuine hardship
- Some listeners noted the formula grows familiar across the record’s runtime
- A used copy; condition should be checked in the listing
- Niche appeal outside garage rock and 60s revivalist collectors
What is America's Velvet Glory by The Molochs?
It is the band’s 2017 second album, released via Innovative Leisure Records, a garage rock record drawing on early Velvet Underground and The Byrds.
Who are The Molochs?
A Los Angeles garage rock band led by songwriter Lucas Fitzsimons and guitarist Ryan Foster.
Why is the band named The Molochs?
After Moloch, the ancient god referenced in Allen Ginsberg’s poem Howl, symbolising the sacrifices Fitzsimons felt he made to build the band.
What is the standout track on this album?
New York is frequently singled out by critics as the record’s best track, capturing a classic wonder at the city’s energy.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Worth The Spin?
- A warmly reviewed, mid-1960s influenced garage rock record
- Draws on early Velvet Underground, Jonathan Richman and The Byrds
- Best suited to fans of contemporary garage rock and 60s revivalism
America’s Velvet Glory captures a genuinely accomplished songwriting duo at their most focused, and this listing offers a vinyl pressing from a highly rated German seller.