Gandalf

The Profile

American psychedelic rock band active in the late 1960s, originally known as The Rahgoos. Their self-titled album was recorded in 1967 and released by Capitol in 1969; it was later reissued by Sundazed.

Reviews highlight Peter Sando’s emotive vocals, echoplex-treated voice, restrained strings, and Hammond B3 textures that shape a melancholic, dreamy mood. The self-titled LP runs about thirty minutes and consists largely of covers rendered with a distinctive psychedelic touch. The album, released by Capitol in 1969 and reissued by Sundazed, has become a cult favorite.

Reviews celebrate Gandalf’s lone late-’60s psychedelic LP for its melancholic, dreamy aura and Peter Sando’s emotive vocals. Listeners note ingenious touches like echoplex-treated voice, restrained strings, and Hammond B3. Though largely covers, the album’s cohesive mood stands out. Originally released by Capitol and later reissued by Sundazed, it remains a cult gem.