70's Hit Song Review: "Future Shock" by Hello People (1974)

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position No. 71 (although released in '74, didn't peak until in January of '75)

Backstory: Before Kiss existed, this unique rock group consisting of all members who wore mime makeup was formed in the late 60's. Other songs by them include 1969's "Anthem" and "As I Went Down to Jerusalem". This song, their only ever Hot 100 chart entry, was from their album The Handsome Devils which was produced by Todd Rundgren, who as a matter of fact, used the Hello People as a backup band on tours in concert. The album cover is something you DEFINITELY need to see for yourself, looking like Pennywise screaming with a black afro. LOL

Review: This is a pretty unique and slightly ahead of it's time psychedelic rock style song with solid and unique male vocals and lyrics. Sound effects like an electronic wiggly wire are used towards the end of the song on the album version. It's a bummer that they hardly had any success at all. The video above was made by me. (of course I own the album, LOL) Should've been a Top 40 hit.

Final rating:8/10

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