(1) Taking Brit blues invaders like Them, the Animals, and the Yardbirds as a template, not to mention plenty of '60s garage inspiration, San Diego's Tell-Tale Hearts forged a fairly original beat homage between 1983-1986. A bit too gritty and blues-based to really fit in with L.A.'s contemporary Byrds and pop-psychedelia revival (the Rain Parade, the Three O'Clock, Plasticland), the Hearts only cut one album, an EP, and a smattering of singles and live tracks. (2) Tell-Tale Hearts is a screamo/emo band from Toronto. Members of Quone, Delo Truda, Marla Singer, and Ramon Gris


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