The TurtlesGrim Reaper Of Love/Come Back
Released 1966 on White Whale
Reviewed by Dave Furgess, 27/03/2001ce
"Grim Reaper" was The Turtles 4th single and it barely cracked the USA Top 100 peaking at 81. Musically this is the toughest single the group ever made, it comes across like a heady blend of "Still I'm Sad" Yardbirds meets "Underground" era Electric Prunes!, this is full on garage punk classic!. I've played this 45 for a lot of people and nobody ever guessed it was The Turtles. "Grim Reaper" can hold it's head proudly among the likes of The Seeds, Chocolate Watchband, Leaves or any other garage punkers you care to mention.
During the 80's future techno kings The Shamen cut an interesting cover of "Grim Reaper" that's worth a listen but The Turtles original is the definitive version and it can still be pretty easily found these days.