UK compilation of as it seems randomly picked LP cuts from the years 1963-69. No big hits or list toppers, still a very good selection. Twelve tracks from ten different albums, some lesser known but all top notch. It's a reminder they were so much more than the hits. To me many of the songs work better when taken out of their original album formula and not seen as part of a fixed context - e.g. "Don't Hurt My Little Sister", "You Still Believe In Me" and "With Me Tonight" are great numbers in themselves, even without the infamous project surroundings. Also "Be Here In The Mornin" is a small gem from the often overlooked "Friends" and the cover "I Was Made To Love Her" from "Wild Honey" a lot more pleasant than the Stevie Wonder original. The two Pet Sounds tracks appears as fake stereo, "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" are more or less mono and the remaining true stereo. "All I Want To Do" comes through somewhat dense and muddy, but apart from that the audio is stunning - big and clear with very good separation. Highly recommended both to beginners and fans in need of variation. Also issued in Holland on Emidisc (5C048-51762). First UK had label as shown here and laminated flip/back cover. (BÅB*)(SXS*)
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