They could easily have called themselves The Black Beatles, or The Black Zombies, such is this band's devotion to the sound of "The British Invasion". They are actually from New Jersey and this is the third (and so far latest) excellent album by them. As far as unabashedly retro albums with no real aspirations towards originality go, Softly Towards the Light is a damn good time. The Black Hollies have been paying close attention to the works of the Beatles, the Kinks, the 13th Floor Elevators, Creation, etc, and suffice to say, that attention has paid off. If you were to try and sneak any song off Softly Towards the Light into an all-mod play list, it’s doubtful anyone would notice the subterfuge. What’s more, you can truly pick any song off this record, and your choice would have no effect on the ruse, so completely homogenous is this album. There are miles of fuzzy guitar and an ostensibly endless supply of psychedelic keys. In case it’s not clear yet, the 60’s worship is thorough and complete.
Gloomy Monday Morning
How Did We Get Here
Run With Me, Run
Look What You've Done
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