Title: Too Bad
Product review: The Hall and Oates I remember from the 70's showed consistent brilliance and some genius as they gave us spot-on performances of well-written songs and tight arrangements. This new collection shows that they can still sing exceptionally well with perfect intonation and good phrasing. Unfortunately, the quality of the songwriting is mediocre and the production of this CD is abysmal. Apparently no corner was left uncut in the recording studio, if it was, in fact, recorded in a studio. "Back in Love Again", "Past Times Behind", "Months Weeks Days", and "If That's What Makes You Happy" sound as if they may have been recorded on a hundred dollar cassette deck in someone's basement. I wish there was highlight to this recording, but the best I can say is that "Fall In Philadelphia" isn't too bad. That I paid fourteen bucks and change for "Pure Classics" IS too bad.
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