The Animals were one damn good band. Nuff said. The story about them is far too complex for me to get into, but understand this. Through all the years and all the hits that this band put out, they have always struggled. Even Eric Burdon, who carried the band on after it dissinigrated in the mid sixties. I guess this is what gives this band it's charm. They may be well known, but they still live like most of us. No glory of riches for these guys. However, Bla, bla, bla.... if you want to know about THE ANIMALS then let the music do the talking. This album RETROSPECTIVE does a very good job at covering all phases of the bands recording career... all to short lived if you ask me.