Customer Reviews

96 Tears

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

Rock fans be warned: this CD was recorded in July 1997 and does NOT contain ANY of the ORIGINAL hit recordings of Question Mark and the Mysterians. Yes, the band still sounds good...but heck, I wanted the ORIGINAL hit recording of "96 Tears." What's the deal here?

If you loved the original "96 Tears" and "I Need Somebody" don't put yourself through the disappointment of listening to this CD. I read someplace that we may never hear the "real" versions as the original music has been tied up in litigation for years. Wish I still had all my old records...

I ordered this because I thought 96 Tears would sound like it does when it's played on the radio. I was very disappointed. I will never play it again--

This album contains abysmal 1997 re-recordings of songs that should be sought elsewhere. There's a reason the album cover is not pictured..it's worse than the recordings! Collectibles is a scchlock outfit that sells only schlock re-recordings and shabby, money-motivated reissues of original 60s fringe hits. Any good reviews you see here were no doubt planted by the record label. Let me tell you, I've bought their stuff, including this monstrosity...and I regret it! Seek out the originals! If you can't find them, try the More Action album. Even though the re-recordings it contains suffer from horrible production, too (and aren't close to being as good as the true originals), they're light years beyond what you'll get on this disc. DON'T BE FOOLED!

I too have purchased this disc in hopes of acquiring the ORIGINAL recording. This is the right band but a mediocre reprise of their classic song. I have yet to find the original 96 tears on any collection.

Good sixteen track compilation of this late '60's garage rock one-hit wonder. Realize these aren't the 'original' versions, but they're acceptable, as reworkings of QM&TM'S better cuts. Since some of those no-life record companies REFUSE to authorize the legit release of the band's original recordings, we have to settle for these. But, relax. Actually all 16 of these tunes sound fine, I thought. Tunes I liked best were "96 Tears", the swinging "Midnight Hour", "8' Teen", "Go To", "Don't Break This Heart Of Mine", the uplifting "You're Telling Me Lies" and "Make You Mine". Should draw in fans of 13th Floor Elevators, The Outcasts, Trashmen and Human Beinz. A should-have.

Although this CD was extremely weak sounding as compared to the original recording, it is better than nothing at all if you truly love the music. If you get a chance to see them live, GO! Just because the album was mixed and/or produced poorly does not mean that this band has lost it's bite. I saw them on tour for this album and was amazed at the power of their live performance. It's just a shame they couldn't capture the power of their performance on this CD!

This album is to cry for.I have the original album...I love 96Tears, Plase Don't Tease Me, UN Sides and other in the original album that are not in the one you are selling.I will call this a cheap imitation of a masterpiece. Thank god i still have the original. I will now record it on a CD to save it.

These recording sound as authentic as the originals.A very talented band. How many bands do you know has made so many millions on a simple song as 96 tears.And 30 years later when the song is played everyone knows it. LIVING LEGENDS.

Everything have been said in J.P.'s review. This CD stinks. Remakes stinks. This is not for collectors. Get out of here! Buy anything else, but not this CD! This is my contribution to reduce the stars until 1.