The Three O’Clock emerged from the Los Angeles Paisley Underground scene in the early 1980s, bringing a refreshing burst of psychedelic pop that melded 60s influences with contemporary new wave energy. Initially known as The Salvation Army, the band—led by frontman and bassist Michael Quercio—had to change their name due to legal pressures from the charitable organization of the same name. They became The Three O’Clock, a nod to the time of day that suggested a whimsical break from reality, a perfect encapsulation of their music's spirit.

The band's most acclaimed work, "Sixteen Tambourines," released in 1983, remains a touchstone of the jangle pop genre, well-regarded for its vivacious melodies and retro vibes. Despite never reaching mainstream success, their influence was significant in indie and alternative rock circles. After initially disbanding in 1988, The Three O’Clock would periodically reunite, culminating in the 2013 release "The Hidden World Revealed"—an assembly of rarities and previously unreleased tracks that rekindled interest in their distinctive sound. In a recent nod to their legacy, the "Baroque Hoedown (2023 Remastered Expanded Edition)" provides fans new and old with a polished listen into the band's distinctive take on garage rock and psychedelia, ensuring their place in the annals of alternative music.

Genres

Jangle Pop

Paisley Underground

Power Pop

Underground Power Pop

Latest Release

Aquarius Andromeda

The Three O'Clock

Album - 13 Tracks - Released March 3, 2023