Before the Summer of Love was in full bloom, The 23rd Turnoff were already rewriting the rules of British psychedelic pop. Formed from the ashes of The Kirkbys, this short-lived Liverpool group—led by cult songwriter Jimmy Campbell—released one dazzling 1967 single for Deram Records: “Michael Angelo” b/w “Leave Me Here,” a baroque psych-pop masterpiece hailed by collectors as one of the era’s crown jewels. Though a full album never materialized, the band recorded multiple demos, including a session produced by George Martin, with Campbell's songwriting drawing comparisons to the likes of Ray Davies and Syd Barrett. Called “the era’s lost songwriter” by Bob Stanley (The Times), Campbell’s brilliance lives on in Michael Angelo: The Complete 1967 Recordings, a definitive vinyl, and now CD, collection from Think Like A Key Music. It’s a rare glimpse into the path not taken—a magical chapter in Merseybeat’s psychedelic evolution, finally given its proper spotlight.