Although was decent mid-'60s , coming so soon after ' 1965 classic -- one of the greatest LPs ever -- it was something of a disappointment. ' chief right-hand man for , guitarist , was still on board for these recordings, but the band arrangements weren't quite as tight. More crucially, the material wasn't as good or innovative, giving far more weight to slow with standard progressions, and relatively little attention to the - influences that had supplied several of ' finest moments. Finally, the decision to mix studio recordings with live tracks (recorded at in Chicago) could be questioned, as it lent the record an inconsistency, particularly as different bands were used live and in the studio. Taken on its own terms, however, it's certainly respectable, at times revving up the energy for an infectious bounce. for instance, stands in peppy contrast to the relatively sleepy slow tunes; revives some of the feeling of the sessions; and is funky in a silly but fun way. ~ Richie Unterberger