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Red Rubber Ball (A Collection)
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Red Rubber Ball (A Collection)
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Red Rubber Ball (A Collection)
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Not to be confused with
's debut album,
collects the breezy highlights of its two proper albums, including the hit singles
and
It's true that songs like
are slight even by
's standards. However, the productions, harmonies, and arrangements -- often featuring sitars and harpsichords -- elevate them to enjoyable, if not essential artifacts of mid-'60s
. Mellow songs like
define the sound of
, while the woodwinds, harpsichords, and elaborate harmonies on
recall a less-ambitious version of
's music.
are some of the few songs here that approach the appeal of
's hits, with bright harmonies and bouncy rhythms that make them stand out among the rest of the tracks. Most of the collection is drawn from the group's first album, but some of
's more notable tracks, like
lend a trippier feel to the compilation's second half. The best
collection available,
should satisfy anyone who doesn't need
's expanded versions of the band's full-length albums. ~ Heather Phares