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Introducing the E-Types

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I would have no clue that there ever was a band called The E-Types if it weren't for a 1960s B-Movie called "Blond On a Bum Trip." Odd little film, mildly entertaining, the flick would likely have slipped from my mind if it weren't for the theme song, "Put the Clock Back On the Wall." Many of these low-budget flicks often scrape by with just the basic credits roll, but this film did list The E-Types as the artists of the abovementioned tune.

"Introducing the E-Types" is a solid CD by one of those bands that appear to have had a low key 15 minutes of fame. "Put the Clock Back On the Wall" easily steals the show on this release, and stands apart from the other songs with its creeping rhythm and psychedelic lyrics. That's not a knock on the remainder of the tunes, many which are love songs that bear a resemblance to groups like Herman's Hermits. They definitely have their own distinct sound though, as revealed in "I Can't Do It" and "Mr You're a Better Man Than I."

About the only songs I find myself skipping through are the number of covers they do of songs that were already hits in their day, including three Beatles songs. I dig covers, I dig tribute albums, but this band seemed solid and enjoyable enough that I would rather hear them crank out more hits of their own.

I wish this band stayed active just a little longer than they did, because this CD leaves me wanting more. And who knows just how long this release will remain in circulation? Let's hope it stays in print for a long time; just in case, pick it up ASAP. It's well worth your time and bucks.

If you love great 60's British Invasion and Garage Band music then, you must buy this album now ! This american band sounded just as british as The Zombies and The Beatles; two of their biggest influences. Very melodic upbeat tunes. Why the single "Put the clock back on the wall" wasn't a big national hit is beyond me ? You won't be disappointed. Sundazed music did a great job of putting together this first time ever album of all of The E-Types singles, various live tracks, and unreleased material and in great sound quality.

Also, check out their new "Live at The Rainbow " available only as a (Beat Rocket/Sundazed) vinyl album, recorded in 1966. A good live representation of then up and coming band.

The other reviewers have mostly said it all; this is some excellent (if a tad genteel) 60s pop, and the songs--both the covers and originals--are absolutely top-notch. An interesting insight, though; this material, thanks to a brisk remix by Bob Irwin, makes one realize how much better American studios tended to be compared to British studios. The sound quality on the studio cuts is absolutely phenomenal!

And let's not forget the Nuggets-worthy "Put the Clock Back On the Wall," written by the Bonner/Gordon team (you know, "Happy Together?" "She'd Rather Be With Me?" The other wonderful songs they placed mainly with the Turtles?). The stereo remix here is nice, but is missing some effects of the old stereo (availible on one of the singular Nuggets disc) and the mono (availible on the boxed-set) mixes. I just felt that I should throw that in.

Anyway, look, listen, enjoy.

As a teenager I was lucky enough to be at the Rain bow ballroom in 1967. That night I heard a great band called the E-Types. I followed there success on the radio and local concerts in the Santa Cruz area. There harmonies were amazing their sound tight, I have heard nothing like it until I found this cd. A throw back in time,but now better tha ever!!

The coastal farm town of Salinas figures more heavily in the writing of John Steinbeck than in the history of rock 'n' roll. Still, during the DIY hey-day of the British Invasion garage bands, Salinas turned out one contender that minted four fine singles and a host of fine demos and outtakes. Their original "I Can't Do It," filled with strumming guitars and three-part harmony is in league with the Beau Brummels, and their signature "Put the Clock Back on the Wall" is a superb bit of haunted psychedelia.

In addition to the original material written by band friend Larry Hosford, the E-Types also recorded many good covers. Their take on Lennon and McCartney's "The Love of the Love" splits the difference between the Brummels and Peter & Gordon, and a faithful rendition of The Merry-Go-Round's "Live," doesn't add much to the original, but is still quite sweet. Herman's Hermits' "No Milk Today" is a good fit for the band's harmonies, as is a psych-tinged cover of The Electric Prunes' "Big City." Covers of the Brummels' "Still in Love With You Baby" and "Just a Little" are also solid, if not quite up to the incendiary originals.

Live covers of the Beatles' "Wait" and The Yardbirds' "Shape of Things" are in surprisingly good fidelity (and stereo!), and show the band to be an engaging live act. Although they worked with successful producer Ed Cobb, (whose records with the Standells and Chocolate Watchband are popular touchstones) they had no commercial success, disbanding in 1967 with no chart hits. If you like the cuts that have been anthologized on garage comps, you'll enjoy hearing the rest of the band's catalog. 4-1/2 stars, if allowed fractional ratings. [©2007 hyperbolium dot com]

It is about time that someone finally put out a disc by one of the most under-rated groups that ever strapped on a guitar. This 60's group stepped out of a garage from the "wrong side of town" in Salinas, California and were armed with enough talent to make it in the big league. Bad breaks and poor management were the only things that prevented them from reaching what they obviously deserved. Thank goodness these tapes remain. If you love the British Invasion sound you HAVE to pick up this disc. The E-types distilled all of the best of the English groups and created a sound all their own. "Love of the Loved" alone is worth the price of the disc. Kudos to Sundazed Music for releasing an incredible package. If you have any more E-types please release it!

Well-performed 60s sound that will surely bring anyone over 40 back to those "battle of the bands" dances in the school gym! Don't let the fact that you never heard of the group stop you from sampling this album. The E-Types had an interesting sound patterned after the English imports of that decade. You'll be singing along the second time you play the album! I especially liked Larry Hosford's "I Can't Do It" and Lennon/McCartney's "The Love Of The Loved" (I don't know why the Beatles never released this one!!!). The liner notes were fun reading, too. If you're a Byrds fan, don't pass up this CD!