The Other Half

American 1960s garage/psychedelic rock band, remembered for the 1968 self-titled album and the single "Mr. Pharmacist"; guitarist Randy Holden later joined the second lineup of Blue Cheer.

The single "Mr. Pharmacist" is noted as included in the Nuggets box set. The band's self-titled album was released in 1968. Randy Holden (guitarist) later ended up in Blue Cheer (second lineup).

The Other Half's 1968 self-titled album is presented as a seminal entry in late-60s garage/psychedelic rock, highlighted for its fuzzed guitars, cavernous bass and loud, visceral energy. The single "Mr. Pharmacist" is singled out and noted as included in the Nuggets box set. Guitarist Randy Holden is mentioned as later joining the second lineup of Blue Cheer. The review ranks the album highly.

For:Fans of 1960s garage and psychedelic rock; collectors of Nuggets-era singles and fuzz-driven guitar music.