Patrick Lundborg

Patrick Lundborg (b. 1967) is a writer on pop culture and author of the "Acid Archives" book from 2006. With special interest in psychedelic music and culture (1), Lundborg has published four books and written numerous magazine articles and CD liner notes within the field. Among his earlier works are "The Age Of Madness" (1992), a guide to 60s garage compilations and 45s, and "13th Floor Elevators – The Complete Reference File" (1999, 2002). In recent years, Lundborg’s writings have also appeared in magazines such as "Ugly Things" (US), "Shindig!" (UK), and "Misty Lane" (Italy).

"The Acid Archives", Lundborg’s most popular work to date, has gone through four printings. The book documents and reviews 4.000 underground LPs from the USA and Canada, 1965-1982, and has been reviewed in leading music magazines such as "Mojo" (2) and "The Wire" (3). The corresponding website receives more than 15.000 visitors each month (4).

Living in Stockholm, Sweden, Lundborg writes primarily about American pop culture, often under his alias “Patrick The Lama”.

Notes:

1. interview in French magazine Dig It!, issue #49, 2007

2. review by Richie Unterberger in Mojo, July 2007 issue

3. review by Jon Bywater in The Wire, July 2007 issue

4. Acid Archives website: http://www.lysergia.com/AcidArchives/index.htm