One of the great British bands of the 1960s, the Animals' star has been eclipsed over the years by the likes of the Rolling Stones, the Who and even the retro cultists' favourites, the Yardbirds. This authoritative Best Of serves as a reminder of just how unfair that is. The Animals caught the spirit of the blues and gave it an English force and feel in a way other, equally reverent bands never quite accomplished. Their version of "We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place" sums up the industrial north of its era as well as any John Braine novel, while "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is an R&B classic to stand proudly with any of its American inspirations. There's plenty to enjoy in many of the less famous tracks, too--"I'm Crying", "Bright Lights Big City", "Baby Let Me Take You Home", the band's take on John Lee Hooker's "Boom Boom". It's true that the Animals never produced the extensive repertoire some of their contemporaries achieved; but that means every bit of their coarse energy has been preserved on this collection. --David BennunProduct DescriptionThe Animals, fronted by the enigmatic Eric Burdon, were one of the most important bands to emerge from the British blues scene of the early '60s, second only to the Rolling Stones. This all-encompassing 20 track compilation features some of their most stunning (and popular) recordings, including 'The House Of The Rising Sun', 'We Gotta Get Out Of This Place', 'It's My Life' and 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood'. Features many tracks not available on the U.S. "Retrospective" CD. A perfect introduction to one of the most underrated R&B/rock bands ever. EMI.
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