Butterfly

The Hollies

March 1, 2003

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10	Elevated Observations (Mono) [1999 Remaster]	2:37	$0.99
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Joe Eastlack

You make the call.

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014

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This cd was the last album with Graham Nash. In the albums that followed, you can hear the influential loss after his departure. Though this album wasn't all that great, they, in my opinion, went into a slump and Terry Sylvester is no magical replacement. I kinda like this album for a few songs like "Dear Eloise", "Try It" and a couple others.By the way, That is Nash's voice you hear at the opening of Dear Eloise. I think he felt I am almost out of here so I will tone it down some. Would I still suggest purchasing this cd? Unless you really are a die-hard fan of the Hollies like I am, I would have to say no. So I say - you make the call.

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Brian J. Mcmahon

Listen to it twice

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2007

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Some of the better tracks come later on the album. You have to already be a Hollies fan before listening to this, otherwise get the greatest hits first...and if you're not a Hollies fan at least be a fan of the albums that came out in 67-68. This is probably their best album, which is saying something as they were not much an album group. This is more of a Graham Nash vehicle. I liked it better on the second listen. Don't let Dear Eloise scare you, while its "the hit" it is not the best thing on here. And yes, I am a huge Hollies fan, no one could sing like that.

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Gregory lee Irwin

A psychedelic pop masterpiece

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2019

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An absolute treasure of a reissue very good sound quality if the psychedelic period of the hollies is something that interests you definitely don't pass this one up the production, mono and stereo mixes are a joy to listen to
I would recommend this album to any 60s music aficionado

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Robert E. Reed

All the way from Israel and in perfect condition. I could not be happier

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2018

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All the way from Israel and in perfect condition. I could not be happier. recommend you to anyone. Thanks so much

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Paul E. Jones

Watch out for Drop-out!

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2015

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Good album, but terrible drop-out on "Elevated Observations".

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DENNIS ALLEN

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2017

As described

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014

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Excellent cd.

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Morten Vindberg

Their Finest Moment + 10

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2007

"Butterfly" is often regarded the strongest album by the Hollies. Released in 1967 it was to be last to feature high-pitch vocalist Graham Nash, who left in late 1968 to join David Crosby and Steve Stills. Sadly the Hollies were never quite the same after his departure - they did record some fine album later, but some of the magic somehow had gone.

With the "For Certain Because" (1966) the Holles had begun to write all their material for their albums, and the this continued on the following two albums "Evolution" and "Butterfly". All 3 album contains some of the finest songwriting the Hollies ever did. Their playing and singing is impeccable like on most of their recordings - some might say that their lyrics at times tend to be a little too naive or silly.

"Butterfly" is their most adventurous album and the closest the Hollies ever came to psychedelia. Apart from "Dear Eloise" which was released as a single in some countries it is very much an "album" - not just a collection of songs built up around 3 or 4 hit singles.

It seems the Nash was the dominating force at this point, taking the lead vocal on more songs than usual lead-singer Clarke. Nash abilities as lead-singer are obvíous here, but it's usually a pleasure to listen to all singer, not least when they change lead-vocals or join in on harmonies.

It's hard to bring forward particular tracks, because all are great. Tony Hicks cute "Pegasus" was always a favourite, but the songs like "Try it", "Would You Believe" and "Dear Eloise" with Allan Clarke up-front are all classic Hollies. Nash's laid back-songs like "Wish You a Wish" are "Postcard" are close to the sound of Simon & Garfunkel. On the instrumental side, there is a lot experimenting with various instruments like citar, different keyboards and several tracks feature string-arrangements.

The Hollies actually recorded at least an albums worth of material before Nash finally left. With strong material like "Wings", "Open Up Your Eyes" , "Tomorrow When it Comes", "Man With No Expression", "Do the Best You" and the two fine singles "Listen to Me" and Jennifer Eccles" another fine Hollies album (with Nash) could have been made; insted they gave us the deeply disappointing "Hollies Sing Dylan"

"Butterfly" is probably their finest moment.

Here we have as bonus-tracks most of these potential final-album songs. The Nash version of "Blowing in the Wind" was another possible inclusion. As song called "Ashes to Ashes" is also said to have been recorded.

The music on this release is all great, but the lack of additional notes is very disappointing.

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Morten Vindberg

Their Finest Moment + 10

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2011

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Thomas H

Great album

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2020

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An album for any hollies fan. Brought back great memories of the 1960/2970s q

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Brianig

Excellent reproduction

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2017

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Excellent reproduction of original album with both mono and stereo lips in gatefold sleeve. Excellent pressing and full analogue signal path it would seem.

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Mehaudy S. Roberto

Butterflies are free

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2011

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This period of the Hollies musical history is a special one. Much of the album's production was done in Italy (including promotional videos).I regret so say the album was underrated in a way or not well promoted even thoug the songs are beautiful. However, I like it very much. Roberto from Argentina

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MR M KNIGHT

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2017

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Very nice to hear again after all these years.

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