Phantom Tracks collects the recordings of Roy Loney and the Phantom Movers, a loose aggregation of Bay Area scene veterans. The album showcases Loney's signature vocal sneer over a blend of bluesy, R&B-inflected garage rock.
- The album was recorded at San Francisco's Hyde Street Studios with producer Chris Solberg. It was released in August 1980 on the independent Solid Smoke Records label. The album features six Loney originals alongside covers of songs by Willie Dixon and Chuck Berry.
- Phantom Tracks was the only album released by Roy Loney and the Phantom Movers during their existence. The record has been reissued multiple times on CD, often as part of compilations of Loney's work. Several tracks from the album were later licensed for use in films and television.
- Roy Loney died in 2011, following a career that spanned five decades. The Phantom Movers featured a rotating lineup of musicians, including members who had previously played with other notable Bay Area bands. The album's material ranges from driving rockers to slower, blues-based numbers.
Roy Loney, a founding member of the Flamin' Groovies, fronted the Phantom Movers in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He is best known for his tough, streetwise rock and roll singing style. In 1980, Loney reunited with members of the Phantom Movers for this album after a period of solo work.
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