It turns out that the father of the Sonics' brother guitar/bass tandem, Larry and Andy Parypa, taped nearly every live show the group played during the early '60s, and these recordings serve as the basis for this 20-song release. Although the group was still a ways off from perfecting its tough-and-rough sound (which eventually included a heavy R&B influence), the comp includes such early instrumentals as "Sonic Blues" as well as covers of popular bar band standards of the day -- "Rumble," "Bony Maronie," "Keep A-Knockin'," and even the aforementioned "Louie, Louie." While newcomers should stick with one of their classic mid-'60s releases (e.g., 1965's Here Are the Sonics), longtime Sonics fans looking to trace the group's roots will certainly be able to do so with This Is... The Savage Young Sonics. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide
Side A
1 A-Rab
2 Rumble
3 Shanghied
4 Mashed Potato Time
5 Wailin'
6 Lucille & Slippin' And Slidin'
7 Swing Shift
Side B
1 Louie Louie
2 Sac O' Woe
3 Hey Mrs. Jones
4 In The Open
5 Sonics Dance Ad
6 Wailers House Party
7 Keep A-Knockin'
8 Think
9 Hold It
A1-A3 Home Recordings 1961
A4 Home Recording 1962
A5 Clover Park High School Dance 1962
A6-B1 Lake City Teen Club 1963
B2-B4 Gaslight Teen Club 1963
B6-B9 Home Recordings 1964