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Title: Surprises
Review: This compact disc features a live performance of this 1960's band. However, it's from a 1974 reunion concert,thus,that's where the surprises begin. The most pleasant surprise was hearing 9 previously unrealeased songs from the band. These songs weren't even on the Brummels 1975 reunion album. The song genres range from country to rock to funk and a few other things. The other main surprise of this performance is how the band sounds. They do sound like a 1970's band. This is mainly acheived because of the 2 guitars players. They are using all sorts of interesting guitar effects such as wah-wah pedals. As a guitarist who has just gotten into using effects I find this educational. Occasionally, this performance gets slightly ragged, but overall it is quite satisfying. And Sal Valentino's voice is as good as it was during the 1960's. In my opinion song highlights include Turn Around/Singing Cowboy, Lisa Queen of a Magazine, & Don't Talk To Strangers.
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