Listed below are the overall rankings for the best albums in history as determined by their aggregate positions in over 59,000 different greatest album charts on BestEverAlbums.com! (Chart last updated: 5 hours ago).
"This is a really nice and unique album. Quasi sends off a vibe in their music almost like they want it to sound insignificant, but it still ends up amazing."Reply
"I debate whether this is Fleetwood Mac's best, (Of their first three or so incarnations) but is is definitely a guilty pleasure with "Emerald Eyes," "Forever," with its hypnotic guitar riffs, and of course, "Hypnotized." Perhaps Bob Welch was reading Carlos Castaneda...""I debate whether this is Fleetwood Mac's best, (Of their first three or so incarnations) but is is definitely a guilty pleasure with "Emerald Eyes," "Forever," with its hypnotic guitar riffs, and of course, "Hypnotized." Perhaps Bob Welch was reading Carlos Castaneda at the time he channeled that song? So different from most of Bob's other writing!. The other songs that he penned give a glimpse into his writing and composition style that showed up on his solo albums. (I love Bob and much of his work, but will be the first to acknowledge his cheese making as well. "Precious Love?" Ouch...)"[+]Reply
"This second and excellent album, unfortunately, turned out to be The Shanri-Las’ last. In 1967, the group switched record label from the small ””Red Bird to the much larger Mercury label. This should turn out to be an unfortunate choice as the group more or less disappeared in the in the big comp...""This second and excellent album, unfortunately, turned out to be The Shanri-Las’ last. In 1967, the group switched record label from the small ””Red Bird to the much larger Mercury label. This should turn out to be an unfortunate choice as the group more or less disappeared in the in the big company; also at the same time trends might be beginning drift away from the group's image. There probably was a need for a renewal towards the flower-power hippie wave that was at its peak around 1967-68.
The songs at "Shangri-Las 65" are excellent and beautifully produced by Jeff Barry, George Morton, Ronald Mosely and Robert Bateman.
Songwriter couple Jeff Barry & Ellie Greenwich, who along with George Morton, also wrote the breakthrough song "The Leader of the Pack" contribute five songs - all excellent and catchy pop tunes. Two of these, "Give Us Your Blessings" and "Out in the Streets" did nicely on the charts and among the other three I am sure that both "The Train From Kansas City" and Heaven only Knows "could have made at the least equally well. The last "What a Girl Supposed to Do" is a fine ballad, much inspired by The Beach Boys / Brian Wilson.
Also the Motown inspired ”Right Now and Not Later” was released on single; Surprisingly and incomprehensibly, however, this did not do that well on the charts.
The album is without weak numbers and other highlights include another Beach Boys inspired song, "The Dum Dum Ditty" written by Boyce / Hart.
"Never Again" is a really nice ballad and the group gives a nice version of Ike Turner's "I’m Blue".
The Band drummer, Levon Helm, wrote the somewhat ordinary "You Cheated You Lied"
Producer George Morton wrote the jokey "Sophisticated Boom Boom" and the ballad "The Boy" - both fine album numbers.
All in all this could be the most consistent 1960’s girl group album."[+]Reply
"This is great, Alynda and co. have finally come through with a project that they suggested they could pull off with The Navigator in 2017. The band remain relatively bad at cover design – not a single good cover in their entire discography – but if you can work past that, you get just a really pl...""This is great, Alynda and co. have finally come through with a project that they suggested they could pull off with The Navigator in 2017. The band remain relatively bad at cover design – not a single good cover in their entire discography – but if you can work past that, you get just a really pleasant and (importantly! people making music in 2022 have seemed to forgotten this) dynamic album. This one takes you on a fun little ride, and has actual variance in song structure, tone, instrumentation – things vital to a full and vibrant album experience."[+]Reply
"In April 1966 The Troggs suddenly "From Nowhere" appeared on the beat-scene. "Wild Thing" written by Chip Taylor was an instant world-wide hit. Actually the single was really their second; their first "Lost Girl" which is also included here, was a minor hit in Holland, but failed to chart in Engl...""In April 1966 The Troggs suddenly "From Nowhere" appeared on the beat-scene. "Wild Thing" written by Chip Taylor was an instant world-wide hit. Actually the single was really their second; their first "Lost Girl" which is also included here, was a minor hit in Holland, but failed to chart in England.
"Lost Girl" was written by singer Reg Presley, who also wrote several of the songs on the album, as well as their two follow-up hits "With a Girl Like You" and "I Can't Control Myself" which are included as bonus-tracks.
The Troggs' trademark was their raw r&b sound, often with provoking lyrics ( this was the 1960's!! ). This album is dominated inspired and catchy R&B tracks. It's well-deserved that the band got the reputation of being one of the very first punk-rock bands.
But they also were capeable doing nice ballads; on this album "Our Love Will Still be There" and "Jingle Jangle" are good examples of this.
A classic 1966 release; one of the finest in the Troggs discography. Only beaten by "Cellophane" and "Athens Andover" "[+]Reply
"Great album. More traditional metal verging on thrash. Where they had established themselves with constant heavy rhythms with melody. But fucking grunty melody. Top effort"Reply