--- product_id: 9231298 title: "Hook Will Grab You / Hooked" brand: "hook" price: "NZ$143" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9231298-hook-will-grab-you-hooked store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Hook Will Grab You / Hooked **Brand:** hook **Price:** NZ$143 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hook Will Grab You / Hooked by hook - **How much does it cost?** NZ$143 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9231298-hook-will-grab-you-hooked) ## Best For - hook enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hook brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Digitally remastered two-fer containing a pair of albums from the L.A. Acid-Rockers: The Hook Will Grab You (1968) and Hooked (1969). The Hook evolved out of legendary Los Angeles' folk rockers the Leaves, and burst upon the 1967 music scene with a bombastic power trio sound that made Blue Cheer sound like wimps. Signed to the hip UNI label, they released two albums of heavy Psychedelic Blues Rock, similar to that of Cream and Jimi Hendrix. The addition of keyboards made their second album reminiscent of the Doors and Iron Butterfly. Tune in. ## Images ![Hook Will Grab You / Hooked - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UCQn6Cn5L.jpg) ![Hook Will Grab You / Hooked - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514ihlhAgiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Forgotten Band From The Psychedelic Sixties *by L***D on Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2011* The Hook were a short-lived psychedelic/garage power trio from the sixties who made two albums in 1968 that belong in your collection if you are into this type of music. Their guitar player Bobby Arlin was in the Leaves and his fuzz orientated style was the hallmark of the Leaves' signature tune "Hey Joe". The Hook Will Grab You was their first release and is a power trio format with a lot of similarities to Blue Cheer, only with pop hooks and a sense of humor. Their second outing, Hooked, saw them with a new drummer and a keyboard player. While still a guitar-centered band by then, Hooked sounds somewhat like Iron Butterfly, heavy but with a pop approach and a dash of R&B. This CD features both albums plus a couple of single cuts, the latter seeing the band add horns, and which was not a step in the right direction from my point of view. The Hook's most famous song was "Son Of Fantasy", an extremely heavy tune for its day. They re-did the number into an even heavier arrangement in Hooked as "Son of Fantasy II", and added a drum solo enhanced by a "phasing" technique, similar to what you hear on the Super Session cut of "You Don't Love Me" or Eric Burdon and the Animal's "Sky Pilot". If you are into the Leaves, Blue Cheer, Chocolate Watchband, The Standells or similar proto-punk psych and garage bands, you will appreciate this collection. P.S.: I actually saw the Hook live when they were a trio, live at Warren High School in Downey, CA. They opened for Black Pearl, an equally obscure (now) band of the day. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truly heavy psych classic *by K***T on Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2011* Many many albums lay claim to being "heavy" psych but turn out to be "West Coast" pop with or without orchestration, or folk psych which are both great genres in their own rights, but The Hook deliver the goods via the fuzzed out electric guitar of former Seeds axeman Bobby Arlin. Both albums are quality, good songs, songs playing, consistent guitar driven, though the second album does feature a keyboard player, heavy pscychedelic rock at its best. The single sides released as bonus tracks were recorded in 1969, as the beginning of a planned but never produced third album. Truly The Hook sound like Blue Cheer with just enough pop sensibility to really draw you into their music. If you like heavy, guitar driven psychedelic rock then this is a must have collection. Both albums and their only non-lp sides ever released all in one nice package with a 12 page color booklet telling the story of The Hook and their part in the West Coast rock scene of the late 1960s. Put these guys alongside Savage Resurrection and you get the picture. Its rare for music of such quality from major label releases as those of The Hook to have eluded reissue for 43 years, but this is certainly the case with this highly underrated power trio. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2018* I loved this music. Brought me back to the beats of the 60s. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9231298-hook-will-grab-you-hooked](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9231298-hook-will-grab-you-hooked) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*