Evolution [Extra tracks, Original recording reissued]

Hollies | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 4, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording reissued
• Label: Sundazed Music Inc.
• ASIN: B00000J62Z
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,180 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Our Hollies' reissue campaign continues with this incredible 1967 Epic album, plus 5 rare bonus tracks - all from the original master tapes, providing the most breathtaking fidelity ever, a new insightful interview with Hollies' bassist Bernie Calvert, vintage photos, and more--a gorgeous sonic smile from Sundazed!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A multicolored flash of light over the rainbow, July 28, 2005

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CARMELO HERNANDEZ RAMOS (Alicante. Spain. Europe.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Evolution (Audio CD)

The Hollies comes in colours. Still a masterpiece of the psychedelic catalogue, this album is one of the most beautiful flowers of the english garden. A breeze of fresh air in the magic summer of love.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great bonus songs & remastering make it worth your while, June 2, 2002

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JR Hercules (Somewheres, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Evolution (Audio CD)

"Evolution", like all the Hollies' lps, has it's share of filler and fluff. Nobody but the most diehard Hollies fan would really want to listen to "Ye Olde Toffee Shoppe" or "Lullaby To Tim", and "Rain On The Window" is just a less successful remake of their earlier "Bus Stop".

However, I'm pleased to report that the other seven songs from this US-version "Evolution" re-release are all very solid, enjoyable tunes, particulary "Then The Heartaches Begin", "Heading For a Fall", and of course, the hit, "Carrie-Anne".

Sundazed has also included five very good rare Hollies tracks ("rare" except for "Jennifer Eccles", of course.) "When Your Lights Turn On", in especially good.

Recommended to fans of sixties pop who are thirsting for something good beyond what they might already be familiar with.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Pre-Butterfly Album, July 18, 2001

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williambourque (Waltham, Ma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Evolution (Audio CD)

The Hollies unique vocal stylings are never more predominate than on this reissue of their early 1967 album. Not as coherent as it should be, this album still has some merit for anyone seeking a british vocal "fix". "Carrie-Anne" and "Rain on The Window" are bolth great cuts. Not too sweet, but the sugar is definitley present. "Heading for a Fall" is a great example as to how to make a 2 minute song be so catchy. The bonus tracks are all pretty good, and Sundazed, as usual, did a primo job with the stereo remastering. Of note is the very drug influenced song "Open Up Your Eyes", which, although not predating any of the huge acts of the day, was significant to the groups attempt at doing musically different things. This album is aptly titled for their next few releases saw major changes in bolth the orchestration and singing arrangements. Is second only to the "King Midas In Reverse/Dear Eloise" album Sundazed also puts out. Go there and then come here.