Original released on LP Acta A 38003
(US, February 1968)
Somehow, in 1968, the American Breed managed to put out an album that retained the fresh-faced innocence of 1966. This is basically vocal harmonies over either horn sections (mostly Side A) or airy strings (mostly Side B). Pop with a touch of sweet soul, along the lines of the Righteous Brothers or the Association. Good if you like that sort of thing. Upbeat bubblegum soul pop rock on the A-side; the kind of stuff that I tend to shy away from. The thing is that these guys are real professionals and their material is top notch. Even though I don't really dig several songs on this side, I cannot deny that they did what they did very well. I tend towards the softer numbers of the B-side, which come after the smash hit that lends the LP it's name. These have some mild Association vibes to them and single handedly save this album from mediocrity. The last four songs are the highlights; check em out if you like soft pop ballads. (in RateYourMusic)
