' 1963 debut LP was typical of most early British Invasion albums, built around one hit ( a number one hit in the U.K.) and 11 covers of American rock & roll standards. This wasn't destined to be remembered as an artistic statement along the lines of , but it's better than the average period artifact, due to the group's always enjoyable harmonies and arrangements. Actually, nearly half of the tracks are first-rate. Their energetic rave-up of ' was actually a minor U.S. hit; was an excellent arrangement of a song that foreshadowed folk-rock; and has the irresistibly saccharine appeal of ' early hits. ~ Richie Unterberger