This is a kind of repost. Some time ago I did the Dutch "The Best Of The Bonzo Dog Band" - a variation of this UK compilation. It came with a totally different sleeve design, but made from the same tapes with identical tracking. The audio is about the same although sensitive ears may perceive this as more distinct. Even if the musical outcome matches I thought it would be nice to show the original and do a reminder on one of the weirdest and happiest compilations ever. (Following text is same as the old post.) I often go for music that puts me in a good mood or even bring a smile. This band has provided lots of that for me through the years. Their music is not an aquired taste - either you love it or you hate it. Some of the songs are just them and not like anything else, but most are parodies, patisches and mockery, all performed through a number of different styles with very British humor. When it's bad it's messy, incoherent and unintelligible, when it's good it's pure genius. They had one world hit - "Urban Spaceman" (produced by friend Paul McCartney) - but most things they did was too weird for the international market. I don't know if this is "the best of", I miss "Equestrian Statue", "My Pink Half Of The Drainpipe" and a few more. Yet it is a good mapping of their insanity, for better or worse. US -71 release "The Beast Of The Bonzos" (United Artists UAS 5517) came with other cover and partly different tracking. For Dutch issue check http://monolover.blogspot.se/2012/11/the-best-of-bonzo-dog-band-5c054-92218.html . Premiere UK had label as shown here and structured cover. (BÖGÄ*) (XLÄ*)
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