The Morlocks

The Morlocks are a San Diego garage‑punk band centered on singer Leighton (Leighton Koizumi). They debuted with Emerge (1985) and are best known for the praised fake-live album Submerged Alive; Area Pirata has reissued Emerge and Submerged Alive.

American garage rock/garage‑punk band from San Diego; influential in 1980s garage revival and noted for heavy fuzz, 1960s covers, and later European reissues.

DeBaser reviews present The Morlocks as a San Diego garage‑punk band centered on singer Leighton, celebrated for their raw energy and heavy fuzz. Emerge (1985) is noted for poor recording but historical importance; Submerged Alive (a "fake live") is repeatedly praised. Reviews also emphasise drug problems affecting the band and later reissues by Area Pirata.

For:Fans of 1960s-influenced garage rock, garage-punk collectors, and listeners who like lo‑fi fuzz and Stooges-style rawness.