The Best Of/The Most Of – THE ANIMALS*****

Its My Life/Gonna Send You Back To Walker/Bring It On Home To Me/I’m Mad/House Of The Rising Sun/We Gotta Get Out Of This Place/Boom Boom/I’m In Love Again/Roberta/I’m Crying/Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood - UK release Most Of includes Baby Let Me Take You Home/Bright Lights Big City/Mess Around/Dimples/Talkin’ ‘Bout You and omits I’m In Love Again/Roberta

Separate US and UK compilations from Geordie R & B group The Animals, covering their period with producer Mickie Most during 1964 and 1965. Both collections include many excellent blues influenced tracks, but special mention should be given to the definitive interpretation of the traditional song House Of The Rising Sun, which topped the singles chart on both sides of the Atlantic. (US:4 UK:6)

"From first to last, every song is great on this greatest hits package. This is a must have if you love the British Invasion R & B."

"The album showcased The Animals' tough-edged pop hits combined with their more devoted blues and R & B workouts."

"Includes the sessions that The Animals recorded with producer Mickie Most in 1964 and 1965, so omits later hits at Decca."

"I know some people say this does not have all of The Animals hits, but for me, this has everything I want to hear from The Animals."

"It is fortunate for us all that The Animals were discovered because they recorded some of the best R & B music to come out of the UK in the sixties."

"What a treasure trove these rock pioneers have left us. The music has certainly lasted the test of time."

"House Of The Rising Sun - here it is. One of the most compelling and greatest hits in rock and roll history. Burdon's voice is raw, raw, raw - and that is what you want for this kind of song."

"Deftly chronicles the best years of The Animals, the grittiest British Invasion band."