In The Hollies Style – THE HOLLIES****

Nitty Gritty-Something’s Got A Hold On Me(Medley)/Don’t You Know/To You My Love/Its In Her Kiss/Time For Love/What Kind Of Boy/Too Much Monkey Business/I Thought Of You Last Night/Please Don’t Feel Too Bad/ Come On Home/You’ll Be Mine/Set Me Free

The Hollies second LP In The Hollies Style was less successful than the debut released earlier in the year, reaching No. 7 on the NME album chart. However, with a large number of self penned originals, and the development of the group's three part harmonies, the album was received a lot more favourably by music pundits.

"The majority of songs second time out are Hollies originals and it makes a big difference. The bands instrumental attack has also improved and although The Hollies remain very rough around the edges, there are some pleasing things on this LP. It is far more consistent than their debut, even if very few of these songs would have been able to trouble the hit-parade, had they actually been released as singles. Still, the three part harmonies make an entrance and the guitar playing is far better."

"The Hollies were yet to really find themselves as an albums band, and still owed too much to other artists. Having said that, at thirty minutes long, In The Hollies Style doesn't outstay its welcome."

"The group's progress was rapid and in a certain way, amazing: seven out of twelve songs on here are credited to 'Ransford', the band's collective pseudonym at the time. Seven, as opposed to, what, two or three insecure attempts on the debut? And it's immediately evident that, generally speaking, the originals are more impressive than the covers. In The Hollies Style is a big leap forward."

"This, chronologically, is the first place where you encounter those magnificent multi-part audacious harmonies, the only thing on which The Hollies could really beat The Beatles (as well as everybody else this side of the Atlantic)."

"This record was a big improvement over their first. The harmonies are really starting to gel. At this point, The Hollies are starting to sound like The Hollies. The thing about The Hollies are the harmonies, and the trebly guitar sound, together. Other groups have harmonies technically as good, but none as vibrant and energetic. Nobody ever sounded, quite like them and no one ever will."