Top of the line San Francisco folk-rock
10/02/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the best album released by the Beau Brummels. There is not a single weak cut on this album (which was rare in 1965). Comparisons are often made to the Byrds, but guitarist Ron Elliott wrote all (except one) of the songs on Beau Brummels Volume 2. Were the Byrds writing all of their own material in 1965? I don't think so. Aside from Ron Elliott, vocalist Sal Valentino had a great voice that brought out the mood of the Brummels' music. Highlights include "Tell Me Why", "I Want You", "Sad Little Girl" (my favorite on the album), "Don't Talk To Strangers", and "When It Comes To Your Love". The Beau Brummels were one of the most overlooked bands of the 1960's. If you like folk-rock, it ain't gonna get much better than it is here."