Stoned Guitar

The Human Instinct's 1970 sophomore effort, Stoned Guitar, showcases the New Zealand blues-rock outfit's eclectic approach to songwriting and interpretation. Anchored by a striking Michael Smither-inspired cover artwork, the album blends original compositions with carefully curated covers—including tracks from Mecca, Doug Jerebine's unreleased demos, and Rory Gallagher's catalogue. Notable cuts like "Black Sally" and "Midnight Sun" were issued as singles, while deeper cuts reveal the band's studio sophistication, including the faux-live closer "Railway and Gun." A landmark release in the band's discography, Stoned Guitar captures a pivotal moment in NZ psychedelic rock during the early 1970s.