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Great band - Fair compilation

Photomic | 03/16/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Brooklyn Bridge is one of those bands whose music has never really been properly represented. I wasn't around in the late 1960's or early 1970's so the following info is to the best of my knowledge. The band had 4 albums, 5 if you count the soundtrack for a film titled "Grasshopper" that the band appeared on. The first album was released in '68. It was actually self titled although it has some times been referred to as the "Worst that could happen" album. The second album, know as "The second album" was released in '69. The third album from '70 is where things get tricky. The third album,like the first album was also self titled. When discussing the bands self titled album(s), you have to verify what songs are on it. The third album included a cover of "Nights in white satin." The bands final album was released in I belive '72. This one was titled "Bridge in Blue." If my memory also serves, I belive at that point the band had for some reason shotrened its name to simply "Bridge." This compilation only really represents the 1st two albums. Yes there are a lot of good songs on it. But there could have been more. Songs like "Echo park" and "Nights in white satin" should have been included. It would been nice if someone would release the actual 4 albums on CD. That way no songs are left out. Like my title reads: Great band - Fair compilation."

Memorable

R. Wiggins | Panama City Beach, FL | 07/21/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Memorable... is the best I can say. It is nice to hear the resounding voice of Johnny Maestro again. The track, "The Worst That Could Happen" is his best since "Sixteen Candles", recorded with the Crests too many years ago !"