(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. Read more on Last.fm