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3.0 out of 5 stars
The first Hollies attempt at psychodelic music succeeds., June 14, 1998
By A Customer
This review is from: Evolution (Audio CD)
Obviously influenced by The Beatles, Evolution is the second Hollies album to exclusively have self-written material. As was common in the uk in those days, the lp does not contain what was then the current hit single, which the us version did include (Carrie Anne). Even without this hit, the album holds up well. The highlight of the album, to me, is Tony Hick's guitar work on "Then The Heartaches Begin," "Have You Ever Loved Somebody," and on "You Need Love." Natually, the Clarke/Nash harmony vocals are in fine form, although Graham does a weird voice on "Lullaby To Tim," which I think would have sounded much better as a simple, straight ahead vocal without the studio effect. "Leave Me," "The Games We Play" and "Have You Ever Loved Somebody" are good rock songs, and "Stop Right There" and "Ye Olde Toffee Shoppe" are pleasant softer songs.
The album is solid, as I said, but this BGO release could be better. Unfortunately, the mono mix was used in this release, as in all of the BGO releases of early Hollies lp's. The sound itself does not sound as sharp as I've heard these songs on different compilation cd's. Of course, I hope for a re-issue in proper stereo, with bonus tracks (no bonus tracks are included, either). In the meantime, this is well worth your money, if only to hear Graham Nash sing titles that you've never heard !
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