After releasing five singles -64/-65, of wich the two latest became hits, they got to make their debute LP. At this time in Sweden most groups and artist tried to copy Beatles, Hollies, Gary and the Pacemakers and other successful UK acts, but not this group. All their early recordings are covers of American rock songs and, as shown by the cover of this record, that's the life-style they imitated - big cars, sunglasses and tough attitudes, far from the perky and polite British mid-sixties approach. This record is a garage gem. A very straight on mix of up-tempo and ballads with few overdubs. Lots of flowing organ and Svenne Hedlunds Elvis type voice makes it very appealing. The sound quality is amazing, but also very revealing, clearly showing the lack of perfection. On this is also one of Benny Anderssons first compositions "No Response", a fast melodic track reminding of the US rock covers filling the rest of the album. Early had red/white/blue label as shown here (later blue/yellow)and fully laninated cover. (SCÄ*)(ÖGÄ*) (HÄH*)(CCÖ*)(ÄBBÖ*)
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