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Opal was an American psychedelic band during the 1980’s. The band was part of the Paisley Underground music style, incorporating rich vocal style and guitar interplay in a folk rock style. Opal formed in the mid-80’s under the name Clay Allison featuring David Roback (previously of Rain Parade), bassist Kendra Smith (from Dream Syndicate), and drummer Keith Mitchell. After one single, however, they released the remaining Clay Allison tracks under the band’s new name, Opal.

In 1984, Fell From the Sun EP was released and then followed in ‘85 by another EP, Northern Line. In 1987, the band released their first and last full-length album, Happy Nightmare Baby. Smith left the group on the Happy Nightmare tour and effectively put an end to the band. David Roback continued with vocalist Hope Sandoval, and in 1989 this band became Mazzy Star.

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balzadelia wrote:
last month

really enjoy there tunes sweet vocals

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Rarn wrote:
August 2009

this is sooo T. Rex. I love T. Rex.

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TrukSivad wrote:
June 2009

I wonder wht the hell Roback has been up to in recent years.

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ThreeLeggedBoot wrote:
April 2009

Fuck Opal is great.

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oochristianoo wrote:
March 2009

supernova :D

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earinsound wrote:
March 2009

"Early Recordings 2" is an awesome bootleg of early-ish Opal: heavy duty psych jams and almost gothic acoustic songs

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WellDressedMan wrote:
February 2009

Opal's Happy Nightmare Baby and Early Recordings were both released on CD

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WellDressedMan wrote:
February 2009

Opal's album Early Recordings is one of my most favorite pieces of music i know of.

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flashbleu wrote:
January 2009

I've got a cd version of Happy Nightmare Baby on SST, but it's deleted and it cost me an arm and a leg. I ordered it on import when I was drunk and didn't care.

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teenagejesus666 wrote:
January 2009

I think happy nightmare baby is only a vinyl and cassette release only on SST and Rough Trade. You can find it on EBay.

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electricsound wrote:
November 2008

i don't think i've ever seen a more accurate similar artists selection

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bullfroggreen wrote:
October 2008

I got it. Maybe we can do a trade ?

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HalfOpened wrote:
October 2008

yeah anyone know where to get happy nightmare baby?

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erekose200 wrote:
August 2007

Where can I get hold of Happy nightmare baby? In cant seem to find it anywhere.

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maggiemayy wrote:
August 2007

in fact this Opal is Polish pop-rock band http://www.zespol-opal.prv.pl/pl/001/ take a look!

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MoreSadHits wrote:
June 2007

Who is this Jak Kochac track really by? I downloaded it and was so disappointed because it's not the wonderful Opal music I'm used to. I'm assuming there's been some kind of a mix-up. Somebody willing to fill me in? I'm wondering the same as the person below, what is going on?

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shoolocomous wrote:
January 2007

someone sent me the track south facing window, i think they knew the guy who had recorded it. i since found that guys music page on myspace, and he sure as hell is not blonde and femal. whats going on?

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lokifox wrote:
November 2006

Then again, the entire Beach House album could fit inside the Early Recordings. Just add reverb.

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lokifox wrote:
November 2006

Happy Nightmare Baby and Soul Giver are *so* Mazzy Star.

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bboes wrote:
November 2006

is that a picture of kendra smith?!

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