Album of the Day

Led by quixotic singer-songwriter Arthur Lee, Love was the first rock act signed to Elektra Records, and helped set the scene for the groovy Sunset Strip sounds of the mid-1960s. The quintet's eponymous debut offers a heady mix of garage and folk-rock; along with a pair of terrific covers (“My Little Red Book,” “Hey Joe”), the 14 tracks include such fiery originals as “Can't Explain” and “My Flash On You” as well as moody ballads like “A Message to Pretty” and “Signed D.C.” LOVE has just been re-released in honor of the 50th anniversary of “the Summer of Love,” and it's the perfect way to remember the great Arthur Lee, who passed away on this day in 2006.