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The Swallows were one of Singapore’s standout bands of the 1960s, rising from the explosive Pop Yeh-Yeh movement, the regional response to the global beat-band wave, with strong garage-rock roots. Fusing surf rock, early Beatles-inspired pop, and gritty, fuzz-laden guitars with a distinctly local sensibility, they became youth icons of the era. Defined by sharp suits, infectious melodies, and a rebellious spark, The Swallows captured the restless energy of post-independence Singapore, securing their place in the island’s golden age of bands and in the wider story of Southeast Asian rock.

Featuring 13 tracks, La Munai records presents Lebur-Lebur Kaphungaan, a compilation by The Swallows pressed on 12” Black Vinyl, Gatefold with a A2 Poster. — (via Label)

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Before garage rock became a revivalist trend, The Swallows were already shaping its Southeast Asian roots.

Emerging from a wave of Baweanese migration, The Swallows quickly became icons of a generation navigating identity and independence. Their music blended surf-rock textures, early British Invasion melodies, and gritty garage energy, capturing the restless pulse of post-independence Singapore.

More than just a throwback, Lebur-Lebur Kaphungaan stands as a cultural time capsule. It reflects a cross-border identity — Indonesian in spirit, Singaporean in experience, and distinctly Southeast Asian in essence — while spotlighting an iconic band whose legacy continues to resonate today.

As global listeners dig deeper into the region’s psychedelic and garage-rock past, The Swallows remain a vital piece of that story — proof that Southeast Asia’s take on rock ‘n’ roll has always been bold, adaptive, and original. — (via Bandwagon)

Vinyl Tracklist
A1  La-Ngomber
A2 La-A-Obe
A3 La-Karebna
A4 Nga Lompak A-Go-Go
A5 Lek, Paju Molle
A6 Sekelang Paki Kanchana
B1 Angkok2 Bilis
B2 Jangan Putus Harapan
B3 Senten Nyama-Na
B4 Hanya Si Dia
B5 Oh Marwiah
B6 Mak Itty, Mak Illa
B7 Pandangan Memberi Kesan

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Label: La Munai Records
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation
Released: 2026
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock

File under: Singapore Titles
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