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2008 release. Having issued two LPs as The Staccatos, Ottawa, Canada's Five Man Electrical Band launched onto the scene in 1968 with this criminally underrated, psychedelically tinged Pop gem. Reminiscent of The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield and other like-minded bands, Five Man Electrical Band developed into one of Canada's best-known groups, and their Capitol 45 of 'Half Past Midnight' sold over 25,000 copies in Canada alone! This first-ever CD issue of their long-out-of-print Capitol LP is supplemented by rare Staccatos 45s, none of which have ever been issued on CD. The 16-page colour booklet also includes rare, unpublished photos and comprehensive liner notes that feature the participation of original band members. 20 tracks. Now Sounds.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Amazingly, it took a British Label to finally release this album on CD. This was the first album under their new name of the Five Man Electrical Band (formerly the Staccatos), and it shows well the versatility of the band. With 3 lead singers, and gorgeous 4-part harmonies, they created a sound similar to the Hollies or Beach Boys that was part pop, part rock, with a touch of country and psychedelia thrown in. Includes the Canadian hit singles 'Maple Lane', 'Didn't Know the Time', and 'Half-Past Midnight', which had won Record of the Year in Canada in 1967.
The bonus songs added to the disc includes former Staccatos singles and B-sides never before available on album let alone CD, including the glorious 'Let's Run Away', the Record of the Year of 1966 in Canada. The shimmering 12-string guitar intro and 5 voices still send shivers down my spine.
Buy it, and see that the Guess Who were not the only Canadian band making memorable music in the mid 1960s.
The bonus songs added to the disc includes former Staccatos singles and B-sides never before available on album let alone CD, including the glorious 'Let's Run Away', the Record of the Year of 1966 in Canada. The shimmering 12-string guitar intro and 5 voices still send shivers down my spine.
Buy it, and see that the Guess Who were not the only Canadian band making memorable music in the mid 1960s.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By boogyboogy
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...Stoccats & loads of other local Ottawa '60's bands rendered Canada's capital the jumpiest musical scene imaginable...give this band and other Ottawa bands (Esquires/Don Norman...) a good listen...your ears will flap!
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When the Staccatos became the Fine Man Electrical Band They reinvented themselves & thak God they did. This is not a good collection & unless you are a serious fan & collector, give it a pass. You'll be glad you saved your money.
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