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Riot on Sunset Strip [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
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Riot on Sunset Strip [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Current price: $13.49
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Riot on Sunset Strip [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Current price: $13.49
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Sixties
albums have always held a special charm, especially those released on the
label, from
to
to this classic,
.
open with the title song, and it would be a refreshing change of pace to hear this clever little gem instead of
for the nine millionth time on oldies and classic hits stations. While
come off like some
group, especially with the
sound-alike
from
gives the album some serious credibility.
adds a folky/earthy stamp with her one track,
but it's
and songs by
and
which are the collectors items.
make
sound vocally very
, while
delivers an above-average '60s filler tune,
It would fit nicely any time on some college radio retro show.
's
gives the album real grit and attitude;
is fierce, and
even meaner.
took this opportunity seriously and it shows. The guitar fights the harp in this final tune, while the throbbing bass, drums, and vocal are pure
magic. The novelty of the title track,
is not to be lost because of
's over the top performance. Cool picture of
on the back makes this something to put on the wall.
, clearly on a mission here as the movie was hyped as "the most shocking film of our generation!," delivers vintage sounds of the day. He co-wrote the
title and composed
'
(the word "Sunset" appearing in three song titles!). When comparing this to an early-'70s
like
or the inconsistent '80s music put to the film
, the
album delivers more bang for the buck. Definitely something you want in your collection. ~ Joe Viglione