Search - Troggs :: Archeology (1966-1976)

The ultimate collection from this underestimated hitgroup

pcroblo | 12/10/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Troggs deserve to live on in the history of pop, because of their unique sound that makes them different. They were playing songs in styles people gave a name for years later.Here we are talking about punk and hardrock. The Troggs provided examples of songs that gave later groups inspiration and their direct driving beat and sexy style was copied throughout the years.They made some nice ballads and The Troggs will make you happy with their 52 best songs collected here.The booklet is worth while to read. The photos are nice and Reg Presley is the important frontman of the group. He wrote a lot of songs and his performance gave an extra to the fame of this group.The Troggs combine simplicity with melody. Listen and you will discover that they are not only the group of Wild Thing. Many of the songs will stay in your head and you can play the cd's whenever you want to give yourself a great time.
The first edtion of this CD-set has a third cd with the infamous Troggtapes, the recording of a chat in a studio about the popmusicbusiness. Recommended."

One of the best 60's groups

James M. Meehan | somerville, ma United States | 12/23/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Troggs are very underrated, they are known for "Wild Thing" & "Love Is All Around", maybe "A Girl Like You" (A number 1 hit in the U.K.) All the Troggs songs are very sexual and have a distintive sound. The highlights being "Cousin Jane", "Feels Like A Woman", "Strange Movies", "I Can't Control Myself", "Give It To Me" and of course "The Troggs Tapes". Buy this and you will be pleasantly surprised."