Hawaii Five-0/Lovin’ Things/Galveston/The Letter/Don’t Give In To Him/Theme From A Summer Place/Spooky- Traces-Stormy(Medley)/Aquarius-Let The Sun Shine In(Medley)/Games People Play/I Can Hear Music/Dizzy
Hawaii Five-0 was the final top twenty album from the world's most successful instrumental group The Ventures, sales boosted by the top five theme tune to the TV series. (US:11)
"Hawaii Five-0 was The Ventures second biggest hit of all time, so it was natural to title an album after it. The album generally employs a 'softer' sound than the group had previously employed, plus there is a horn section. The album overall is not that exciting, although they do a good version of Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In, as well as the classic title track."
"A comparatively weak selection of material, and the addition of horns in the production, yield one of their poorest offerings to date."
"The songs from the Hawaii Five-0 record are all very well arranged with a full horn section."
"Hawaii Five-0 was part of a string of albums by The Ventures in which their style, along with their personnel was changing. Guitarist, Nokie Edwards left and Gerry McGee came in and The Ventures new sound was born. It was not much different from their old style, but anyone could tell the differences between the Telstar and Hawaii Five-0 albums. This was the third change in The Ventures musical style. They went from surf, to pop/rock, and then to more aggressive, but tame rock. This wouldn't be the last change. Anyway, this album isn't that bad, and an early Ventures fan would like it too. The group does a beautiful version of Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In."
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