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Nuggets (compilation album)

"Nuggets" is a compilation album originally released in 1972, featuring a curated collection of influential garage rock and psychedelic tracks from the mid-1960s. The album showcases energetic, raw, and often amateurish bands that contributed to the development of punk and alternative rock. Compiled by Lenny Kaye, it highlights overlooked gems that helped shape modern rock music. Over time, "Nuggets" has become a landmark anthology, influencing musicians and listeners by illustrating the vibrant, experimental spirit of 1960s underground rock scenes.