Crimson Shadows

The Crimson Shadows were one of several Swedish bands of the 1980s to emulate the sound of psychedelic-hued 1960s American garage rock, with the requisite cheesy organ, attitude-laden vocals and lyrics, and vocal harmonies to distinguish it from the less melodic punk of the post-'60s variety. They put it out a couple of very rare singles, and although they disbanded in 1986, they briefly reunited in 1988 to record a mini-album. Members of the group went on to join other retro-styled Swedish bands, including the Stomachmouths and the Wylde Mammoths. Guitarists Mans P. Mansson and Jonas Lundberg were still playing together in the early 21st century as part of another Swedish garage band, the Maggots. ~ Richie Unterberger