Vincebus Eruptum

Vincebus Eruptum, Blue Cheer's 1968 debut, is a raw, heavy blend of acid rock, blues rock and proto-metal built around dense fuzz guitar, booming bass and loose, pounding drums. The recordings have a live, unpolished feel with extended noisy jams and a confrontational sound; their sludgy, high-volume cover of "Summertime Blues" is a standout example of the album's approach. Its emphasis on distortion, volume and minimal production is often regarded as an early template for heavier strands of rock and psychedelic music.