The Off-Set

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The Off-Set were a popular band in mid-‘60s Brooklyn, recording their debut 45 as the Jagged Edge before renaming themselves for their second record, the stunning “Xanthia (Lisa).” A peerless psychedelic dirge that bears some similarity to the work of cross-town compatriots the Velvet Underground, “Xanthia (Lisa)” would be the Off-Set’s last 45. However briefly, though, the Off-Set flourished in the atmosphere of 1966 pop experimentalism. Vocalist Elliot Ingber breaks into something that sounds like Latin two thirds of the way into the song, and when it came time for a solo, there’s the sound of a steel Zippo lighter slid against guitar strings. The Byrds had their 12-string guitar freak-out “Eight Miles High,” so why not try the same with Zippo lighters, communiqués from “the night wind,” and a metric tonne of reverberation? The Off-Set were Drew Georgopulos (rhythm guitar and vocals), Art Steinman (lead guitar and vocals), Kenny Bennett (drums), Elliot Ingber (lead vocals), and Harley Wishner (bass). Check out Mike Dugo’s great interview with lead guitarist Art Steinman here (with the story of this recording) , and Steinman’s personal history and official site for the band http://www.rimpo.de/jagged.html User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Psychedelic States: New York in the 60's, Vol. 1

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Psychedelic States: New York In The 60's, Vol.1

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All Kinds Of Highs: A Mainstream Pop-Psych Compendium 1966-70

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60s Psych Pop Treasures - vol 14

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Psychedelic States: New York In The 60s Vol. 1

A Change Is Gonna Come

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A Change Is Gonna Come / Xanthia (Lisa)

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Leave Me Alone! - USA Garage Greats

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Brain Shadows Vol. 1

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Psychedelic States - New York - Volume 1

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PopCycles: Volume 4

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USA Garage Greats 1965-1967 - Last Day On Earth

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