The Flamin' Groovies - Grease: The Complete Skydog Singles Collection

The Flamin' Groovies' Grease: The Complete Skydog Singles Collection does not disappoint, despite what some hardcore Groovies' fans think. Indeed, this is one phenomenal compilation, opening with the contents of the stunted-yet-glorious Gold Star Tapes EP in all of its unpretentious magnificence -- Phil Spector songs cut by a crunchy proto-punk (or is it trans-punkNULL) outfit with a mix of raw energy and beguiling flourishes that make The Ramones' efforts in this direction seem slight; "Do I Love You" and "River Deep Mountain High" cut any other band version to shame, even The Easybeats' rendition of the latter. Read More