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This double length cd has the first two lps by the Troggs and some of their best work. Brings back memories of when I heard the albums in the 60's
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The Troggs' first two albums on one CD, what an amazing bargain!
The band did a 'Back In Time' tour with The Move and The Love Affair in May 08 and played Salisbury City Hall. They had turned their live set inside out completely and featured quite a few of these tracks; more especially from 'From Nowhere,' but they were great to hear again on stage.
Chris Britton, has probably never won an award for his guitar work, but just listen to it on these two albums, he is quite some player. His solos, especially on the 'Wild Thing' B-side track, 'From Home,' is particularly on-the-button. They didn't play 'I Just Sing' live, but that's another amazing track often overlooked, and again has a knockout Chris Britton solo.
For new Troggs fans, well, these albums are just typical of the boys at their early and earthy best; 26 great tracks of original songs, cover versions, rockers and ballads; just the job - recommended! For those of us who were there at the time, well, isn't it great to listen to these tracks again. Deja Vu? Yes, but don't we need it!
The band did a 'Back In Time' tour with The Move and The Love Affair in May 08 and played Salisbury City Hall. They had turned their live set inside out completely and featured quite a few of these tracks; more especially from 'From Nowhere,' but they were great to hear again on stage.
Chris Britton, has probably never won an award for his guitar work, but just listen to it on these two albums, he is quite some player. His solos, especially on the 'Wild Thing' B-side track, 'From Home,' is particularly on-the-button. They didn't play 'I Just Sing' live, but that's another amazing track often overlooked, and again has a knockout Chris Britton solo.
For new Troggs fans, well, these albums are just typical of the boys at their early and earthy best; 26 great tracks of original songs, cover versions, rockers and ballads; just the job - recommended! For those of us who were there at the time, well, isn't it great to listen to these tracks again. Deja Vu? Yes, but don't we need it!
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This CD brings together the first two LPs by The Troggs. As each LP originally contained 14 songs, this represents a good value. However, if, like me, you are inspired ot buy this CD on the basis of The Troggs classic 1966 singles ("Wild Thing", "With A Girl Like You" and "I Can't Control Myself"), you may be slightly disappointed.
For a start, not many of the tracks continue in that vein; there are too many rock n roll covers for my tastes (how many UK groups were still covering Chick Berry in 1966?!?). Secondly, one is left with the distinct impression that The Troggs tried (unsuccessfully in my opinion) to disguise poor songs and poor musicianship simply by inserting some grungy fuzz guitar riffs, whether they happened to be appropriate to the tune or not. These, as does Reg Presley's OTT country-bumpkin vocals, do begin to pall after a while.
However, there are enough decent tunes on here to make it a worthwhile purchase. "From Nowhere", "I Can Only Give You Everything" and "I Just Sing" are up there with the group's singles and are, quite rightly, regarded as 60s garage classics. Just don't expect this level of quality throughout.
For a start, not many of the tracks continue in that vein; there are too many rock n roll covers for my tastes (how many UK groups were still covering Chick Berry in 1966?!?). Secondly, one is left with the distinct impression that The Troggs tried (unsuccessfully in my opinion) to disguise poor songs and poor musicianship simply by inserting some grungy fuzz guitar riffs, whether they happened to be appropriate to the tune or not. These, as does Reg Presley's OTT country-bumpkin vocals, do begin to pall after a while.
However, there are enough decent tunes on here to make it a worthwhile purchase. "From Nowhere", "I Can Only Give You Everything" and "I Just Sing" are up there with the group's singles and are, quite rightly, regarded as 60s garage classics. Just don't expect this level of quality throughout.
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