Fronted by the incredibly powerful lungs of Eric Burdon, the Animals were one of the key players in the extremely influential British Invasion movement. The other members of the Newcastle based band, whose weight was worth gold was well, included lead guitarist Hilton Valentine, bassist Chas Chandler, organist Alan Price and drummer John Steel.
Striking hot in the summer of 1964, the band landed a No. 1 hit with “The House Of The Rising Sun.” Prompted by the spooky, creepy crawly drone of an organ and disturbingly depressing lyrics hinting at the world’s oldest profession, the eerie-toned tune projected quite an unusual presence in contrast to the giddy rhythms and happy harmonies of the Beatles, the Dave Clark Five and the Hollies. Even the Rolling Stones and the Kinks, whose untamed undertakings shocked the public, seemed gracious and polite when pitted against the dark and dirty sound of the Animals.
Although “The House Of The Rising Sun” is the crown jewel here on the band’s debut album, The Animals (MGM Records), a slew of further solid tracks make the platter an inspired and enjoyable effort. Like most groups at the time, the Animals carpeted their repertoire with cover songs, and this disc depends strictly on such. But the band’s passion ran deep and their energy was intense, resulting in interpretations rinsed in their own recognizable fingerprints.
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ERIC BURDON AT GONZO
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ERIC BURDON AT GONZO
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