Reviews (page 5 of 7)
This album was fine, and "Groovin" is a classic song that I never knew was by this group. However, overall, there isn't a lot on this album that seems very relevant in 2024. It obviously inspired other music that came after but not in a way where I think revisiting this album sets it apart of from what it inspired and what built on top of it.
It sounds dated now but I would have guessed this was a 70s album and not a 60s album
A pretty soulful entry in the Beatlesque trend of the '60s.
“Groovin” is an appropriate title. Felt very groovy. Not sure if I’d go out of my way to listen again but it was a nice change from what I’ve gotten lately.
This was fine
Average sound from the 60s, but still audible. Two or three good tracks, such as Groovin, which clearly stand out.
It's a bit bland for me but it has an underlying soulful vibe to it that got me through the listen.
Not sure why they chose to put, ‘Find Somebody’ second on this album (or on the album at all). Some of the rest was good enough to be considered somewhat on the level of a Poor Man’s Beatles…although sample size is small. I consider this a huge (probably too generous) compliment. Worth noting is how they went from PM’s Beatles to PM’s Dean Martin sings a Show tune on ‘How can I be Sure’ to a PM’s Drifters on ‘Groovin’. Not bad overall but nothing that needs to be on this list that includes many groundbreaking artists.
The more 'classic' love-song-type tracks are fine but basic, but I enjoyed the psychedelic songs quite a bit more. Definitely very hook on either style the band pursues which makes it a real easy listen. 5/10
Cute little pop album from the '60s. While there's some Beach Boys inspiration, Groovin' doesn't do anything too interesting during it's runtime.
This was pretty good, but not as exciting as I would’ve hoped. I enjoyed it, but probably wouldn’t listen again because it wasn’t anything special.
Random ass album, wel prima!
Inte dåligt kanske men många av låtarna är ganska intetsägande. Blir en trea, en svag trea men det får de enbart för att jag är snäll.
This was a band that I hadn’t heard of before and the album was a bit of a mish mash of different styles - a sort of “Now That’s What I Call Generic 60’s Music!”. There was a bit of unthreatening R&B, a side step into West Coast garage, a spot of Spanish guitar and even some birds (or should that be Byrds) tweeting at the start of one track. I’m guessing that they were more popular in the USA but they only had one hit in the UK.
This is clearly dated (from the first note you know you're going to listen to an album from the '60s), this is well played, but a bit unoriginal and lacking coherence. It was not unpleasant, but not really memorable
I had never heard of this band and was pleasantly surprised to enjoy every single song. But it seemed like a compilation of like 3 or 4 bands, the difference from one song to the next was a bit strange.
fun listen. i had heard the title track before, but never knew who sang it. pretty cool little album. highlights: “a girl like you” “how can i be sure” “groovin’ “
I LEFT MY WALLET IN EL SEGUNDOOOOO
Groovin‘ .. was sonst?!
Good beats!
A little blue-eyed soul, a little Beach Boys Orchestral Pop, even a little Byrds' style jangle-pop, but for me not having any particular cultural touchstone to go with this, it just feels, well, dated and missing the mark. More interesting things were out at the same time in early '67 - I guess this just doesn't resonate much with me. Standout for me is You Better Run, with it's harder edged sound.
Fairly average 60s pop. Pleasant album though.
3 decent 60s pop album
Sì beh
Meh, boring... Not great, but not terrible either...
First thought when this popped up was "Who?" but turns out I recognized a couple of the songs. More likely to be found in your hippy mother-in-law's record collection than on the oldies radio station (save for a couple tracks)
Dit trekt mij niet zo heel erg. Ik vind Groovin' wel een lekker nummer en de vibe is wel nice. In ieder geval geen vage hiphop of ska ofzo dus wel 3 sterren.
Ok
Especially some of the songs where they slow down are good. And I'm hearing the first real steps of blue-eyed soul.
This band had some absolute smashes, before and after they used the “young” adjective to describe themselves. That’s funny, because when you think about it, “rascal” is already a kid-adjacent descriptor. But who cares when these guys can throw out a timeless hit like the title song “Groovin’.” Even the chirping birds and the harmonica riff cast a charming spell even as they firmly place the record in the ‘60s Pop ballad canon. “How Can I Be Sure” might actually be the better song—less catchy than the title track but “How” sustains a kind of beautiful uncertainty and mystery musically and lyrically, as it veers from pop to soul to show tune and back again. Never mind the terribly botched (and mildly unsettling) cartoon album cover—the music inside knows what it’s doing. You can trust it to take you back to 1967, when a soulful group of white guys could try out a variety of styles and pull them all off.
Enjoyable.
An okay album. Nothing really stands out, but nothing was bad either. 2.5/5 Probably won’t listen again
My teeth fell out of my head from all the sugary songs
I think I enjoyed it? Not sure I really had a single thought about it the entire time I was listening to it
I wasn't really sure about this but these guys really nailed it with Groovin'. On the second listen the other songs started to grow on my and I liked You Better Run.
What a godawful combination of artist name, album name, and cover! The actual music is not too bad, although I had this come up very close to the 13th Floor Elevators and these guys suffer in that comparison. Fave tracks - "Find Somebody" and "You Better Run"
The title track of course if a big hit- conjures up visions of the 60's but there are other songs I didn't realise were written by them. This is quite cheesy but at the same time it's enjoyable as it encapsulates the period.
Weer gewoon oké, geen gouden wikkel maar gewoon nog uitnodigen voor een volgende borrel
Wel oke i guess
Like The Beach Boys but not as good. I don’t really like The Beach Boys.
I enjoyed hearing songs from an era gone by. Lots of identifiable songs, perhaps half.
Kinda pleasant
Very groovy.
That album has some of the fattest bass I've ever heard from a pop act. The existence of "Groovin'" alone isn't enough to elevate the album from that ridiculous album art.
Cool
It's is the Wonder bread of soul music... soft, sweet and white. It's fine.
I didn't hate this. Very 60s, but not in a bad way. I started to listen to this in stereo. Don't do that, it's terrible. The mono version is much, much better. I might listen again, but not anytime soon.
Geinige 60's pop, want rock kan ik het niet noemen. Al kunnen ze op Wikipedia nog zo hard roepen dat The Young Rascals een rockband was. Herkende meer nummers dat verwacht. Uitschieter naar boven is wat mij betreft een How Can I Be Sure, wat heerlijk UK-soulachtig klinkt.
Leuk plaatje. Beetje Kinks-sound. De soul ontgaat me een beetje.
Good
very chill, slow kinda tunes. old asf
Went in thinking I wouldn’t like it but was pleasantly surprised. The mono vocals and amazing guitar riffs of this make it a real 60s kind of song. Would listen again 6.5-7/10
Definitely overdone, there are 3 good songs, and a bunch of below overall stuff. It is a generic Beatles cover.
I guess its a classic album? Its OK. 3/5
HL: title track, "How Can I Be Sure", "I'm So Happy Now", "I Don't Love You Anymore" A pleasant slice of sunshine pop, not every song has the artistry of "How Can I Be Sure", but if this album was just that, "Groovin'" and the remaining half hour of 90s dial-up internet screeching, I'd still be in a better mood after listening. 3.5 January 6, 2024
Aptly named
I knew a couple of these songs.
Blue-eyed soul, rhythm and blues. Correcto.
Beautiful and easy going*
A little bit more than just Groovin'. Enjoyed. 3/5
A mix of soul and 60s rock. Almost everyone from 1965-69 sounds like a bad Beatles cover band and The Young Rascals aren’t unique in that aspect but the soulfulness they have gives them a bit more than most bands. There are some bangers on the album, like the title track and How Can I Be Sure. Overall not bad 6.3/10
Helt ait 3.5
The title track is fantastic. The rest is decent.
The title song is a 4, but the rest of the album is maybe a 3.
Pleasant to listen to.
A few really good tracks and a nice overall vibe
Vintage '60s commercial pop, with a heavy dollop of schmaltz, if here and there smooth and pleasant. And if this is their "psychedelic" record one can only imagine how lame and tame their non-psych efforts must have been. It veers dangerously close to beach music territory at times, and one struggles to hear anything distinctive or even interesting. The playing sounds pretty rudimentary. And the lead vocals are dangerously shaky at times (though some pleasant harmonizing comes through, too.) One suspects the record would sound better without the strings and horns – and that their impact mighta been more lasting as a skiffle group. No surprise they were exed from the most recent editions. The fact that they changed their names speaks to their aesthetic integrity. And what a lame and square cover – fitting, one supposes.
Good early Beatles proto-psych pop.
5/10
The title track is a classic, and several other songs have decent energy to them. But one gets the sense that this album falls short of its potential.
This was good. These guys kind of bridge the gap between garage and the more elaborate psychedelic pop. Some songs hit more than others for me and nothing really blew me away.
A post thanksgiving treat! Great harmonies. Timeless beats. I could listen to this once or twice.
I don't dislike this music. Not what I'd usually listen to but found it still nice.
Totally competent and vanilla first date music from the late 60s. Seems like the inspiration for that period’s sit-com themes. Gets slightly edgier and groovier toward the end.
This is indeed a 60s music album. 6/10
it's a bop
I had heard a lot of these songs before but didnt know they were written by this lot. Really pleasant tunes. Got taken along on a gentle wave.
Two standout tracks, (How Can I Be Sure and the title track). The rest of it had all the right ingredients for greatness: interesting arrangements, quality performances, etc. but they all kind of missed the mark somehow. Lacking inspiration or something. Maybe just the songwriting was lackluster. A for effort, though. I liked that every song sounded different. Also, the lead singer went over the top on A Place in the Sun, which ruined an otherwise decent version of the song. (David Isaacs did a fantastic rocksteady version in '68.) But I like that we got served up a slice of '60s pop music that isn't rock. The kind of stuff The Four Seasons were doing (only they did it better, IMO).
I listened. I grooved.
I appreciate the good vibes on this album. It's a whimsical collection of love folk/rock songs. I enjoyed the flute on It's Love and harmonica peppered in combined with the conjoined vocals. There was nothing extremely remarkable about this album but it was enjoyable front to back. Standout tracks for me were I'm So Happy Now and A Place in the Sun. The album is short and sweet.
It was alright. Relatively short. Didn't move the dial much.
Pretty chill except for the song about hunting down his ex
Shit album artwork. Thankfully the album is pretty good. Title track is great. 3.5 stars.
This album is interesting because this band is trying to be different from other bands with a unique sound such as bringing soul and rock into the pop scene. But is forced into a box because of the Beatles and other boy bands of the time. You better run is a master piece of a song and I wish the rest of the album could’ve been closer to this than knock off beatles.
I get it but I didn’t love it
A good album for background music while reading, though I liked How Can I Be Sure the most.
A band from New Jersey that was clearly influenced by the British Invasion of the 60s. It's eclectic, moving between styles with ease, and it has some catchy songs. There's not much that you wouldn't find elsewhere though. It's a good example of the music of the 60s. It's just not the best.
These all sounded like car commercial songs.
Sounds good, modern for the time.
Generally I like my 60s music more psychedelic OR more heavy OR more harmonious and vocally adept. This isn't bad, but really the only track on the album that kind of kicks butt is "You Better Run". "How Can I Be Sure" is a lovely, pretty song, I suppose.
I liked it. Too many skips to earn a higher rating. Very 60s, very groovy. Favorite: I don’t love you anymore
Really good and fun listen even without the big hit. Curious they never made any more albums.
3.5
Honestly surprised how much I liked this. I truly thought it would be copy and paste and while some songs are the majority are different
2 songs saved, very nice
Old style but not bad
Interesting jazz influences. Uninteresting album.
Charming
Yeah… I was groovin
Groovy, baby
This is a contender for the worst album cover I have ever seen. Why the fuck was the the style for the entirety of the 60s and 70s? I refuse to believe that anyone thought it looked good. But hey the album was fun and melodious and pretty good for a Beatles knockoff.
This is a solid album. In a way it sounds like it's ripping everything off - little Beach Boys, little Animals, little Beatles, little world music - but there's an art to doing that and still making it sound like your own. Groovin' is still one of my all time favorites. It's hard not to smile when you hear it.
Léger, lumineux et mélodique, mais oubliable pour moi.
This is pleasant but totally unremarkable
Genres: Blue-eyed soul Formed: Garfield, New Jersey, US in 1965 Run time: 11 songs, 34 min, 34 sec Initially known as The Young Rascals. The third album by the rock band. Most songs are 2-3 minutes in length (typical for the time). The general theme of the album is Love. It’s a pop album with twangy guitars and lyrics that aren’t deep and meaningful. Perhaps that’s it. Don’t over analyse, fall in love and the meaning of life is there before you! Spotify: Least popular song: >181k Most popular song: almost 49.5M plays. "A Girl Like You" is about falling in love like never before (or possibly falling in love for the first time). This love brings out the best in the singer. “Find Somebody” urges the listener to stop feeling sorry for themselves, embrace life and go find a partner to love. “I’m so Happy Now” “Sueno” “How Can I Be Sure” (I have heard this song before, probably the Dusty Springfield version.) “Groovin’” “If You Knew” “I Don’t Love You Anymore” “You Better Run” later covered by Pat Benatar. “A Place in the Sun” “It’s Love” Listen Again?: No My Rating: ***
"Groovin'" by The Young Rascals is a pleasant but somewhat forgettable album. Released in 1967, it captures the essence of the era's pop-rock sound with its title track becoming a standout hit. The album's production is polished, and the band's musicianship is evident. However, beyond the catchy title track, many of the other songs lack the same memorable quality. The album tends to blend together with a similar mid-tempo groove throughout, making it less engaging over its entirety. While it's a snapshot of the '60s sound, "Groovin'" doesn't quite reach the heights of some of its more iconic contemporaries, resulting in a middling musical experience.
Sounds like happy go lucky band like the monkees, but with better musicians. Groovin' is a classic.
Very 60s. 6/10
meh
Pleasant, nothing too much that jumps out.
It's mostly quite boring.
3/5 Best: A Girl Like You Worst: Sueno
It wasn’t a bad listen. Not one song stuck out or was thumbs up’d on my listen.
Very easy listen and Groovin is a permanent stay in the library. If I had to guess it sounds just like I’d expect a 1967 summer of love song to sound like. Nothing too unique about their sound though. Rating: 3.6
Enjoyed it, some real classics tucked away in here.
Yes this was perfectly pleasant but I also feel I don't have much to say about it... Yes it was just perfect fine. Lovey clichés obvi were a bit gross but overall fine
Not bad but nothing special. Fairly bland. Like AI generate 60s rock.
There were a few really good songs on here, but a lot I didn’t really enjoy, too.
Not come across this band before. It was OK. Very much of its time
Very 60s. Reminded me of the Monkey's
Really enjoyable, if not run of the mill, 60's rock record, with an absolutely ICONIC soul song plunked right in the middle of it. Some catchy tunes on here that I wouldn't mind adding to some of my playlists. Would maybe even buy used on vinyl for cheap! 3
3 About 30 seconds in, I got the vibe this wasn’t going to be an album that I enjoyed and wrote these guys off as a second-rate Monkees. But man, Find Somebody came in with a swift kick in the ass to show me just how wrong I was - what a great tune. How is that one of the least popular tracks on Spotify? I love the raw guitar sound paired with the quiet/loud dynamics - it’s almost like a 60s Pixies track. It’s also been one of the first songs in a hot minute to go immediately to my Liked Songs, so when it went right back to some half-baked 60s pop music on I’m So Happy Now, I was convinced the prior song was a fluke. But then I was sucked back into the album again with the next track Sueno, only to be turned off by How Can I Be Sure, then vibing again on Groovin’... you get the idea. So while there was stuff here I definitely enjoyed, as a whole this album is incredibly disjointed - and I’m not just referring to my personal opinion on the songs, musically and topically this is all over the place. I initially thought that may have had to do with there being too many cooks in the kitchen being that there are multiple vocalists across the album, and while that may have been a factor, Wikipedia pointed out to me eight of the eleven songs here were already existing singles and their corresponding b-sides. Yep, that’ll do it. Anyway, not a great album listen in my opinion, but I definitely see myself coming back to a few songs here, like the ones I mentioned above and You Better Run, a personal favorite that I guess was later covered by Pat Benatar? On a tangential note, this album cover is up there for me with Siembra in regards to its terrible album cover. I get they were going for a Hanna-Barbera vibe, and while I want to appreciate that, they somehow were able to take that in the most uncanny valley-esque direction possible. Like, looking at every one of the rascals makes me uncomfortable. I also couldn’t help but imagine said cartoon versions playing each of the tracks while listening, which added an unintentional level of goofiness to the whole thing. Not really sure if that helped or hurt my experience.
Nothing too exciting here, some nice music but mostly forgettable.
not bad not bad, but also not remarkable in any way
Easy breezy summer music that doesn't take itself seriously, more than a one song record! Solid pop songs with nice instrumentation and sure the lyrics are pretty tame but it would be strange if they got deep over this music! Solid guitar work on this as well! Is that a Tribe Called Quest sample?
Classic 60s pop band, not my thing, made me think of Kinks though
It was fine. Probably good, but I wasn't in the mood for 1967 stuff.
Pretty solid ol Rock music. Honestly not totally my wheelhouse, but it can be pleasant under the right circumstances. Standouts: A Girl Like You, Sueno, I Don't Love You Anymore
Starts with an absolute banger, I was convinced if they could keep it up I would give this album 5 stars. That quickly dissipated as soon as the bizarre, extreme panning kicked in on the second track. Really disorienting on headphones. I could barely focus on the song due to how uncomfortable it made my ears feel. Overall it's a fine listen, some decent singles that are indicative of the period. I feel like there are plenty of examples of the "sound" of this time period on this list though.
A couple good songs makes this an overall interesting album.
Ok
This was ok. Had some poppy, catchy tunes,
Eh, not bad but considering how great 1967 was as a year this isn’t one of the best.
Overall, this is an enjoyable album. It’s inoffensive but became a bit uninteresting at points - I loved it as background music, though. It is interesting that some of the songs went on to be covered by other famous artists - clearly there is some draw to these songs. Favorite tracks: A Place In The Sun; It’s Love. 3/5.
Mooi plaatje eigenlijk wel!
Prettige sound wel
Zo, dat was snel voorbij. Heeft geen duidelijke indruk bij me achtergelaten, maar was zeker ook niet vervelend.
Groovin' is a classic! Good album. Easy listening. Inoffensive.
This one surprised me. I really enjoyed the blue-eyed soul this group brought, and songs like “Groovin’” are still fun to listen to. The whole album is a pretty breezy experience, with a couple filler tracks that bring it down a little.
Ok
sempre que eu recebo um album dos anos 60 de uma banda que eu nunca ouvi falar eu percebo o quão vasto e cheio essa decada foi. o mais incrivel é que ate a mais obscura banda desse tempo tem algo a adicionar pra musica do futuro. isso soa e se parece ate como um album não lançado do the kinks em pareceria com os beach boys, são melodias que lembram, escolha de instrumental, vocais etc. em geral um album ok, mas eu ja tive minha dose de verão do amor nessa vida.
An aptly named album. This is some above average music that grooves. It has some enjoyable soul components to the overall pop sound that ruled the 60s. This wasn’t overtly poppy and kind of meshed between The Beach Boys and soul music. It’s a really enjoyable mesh of genres that should’ve been recreated more often. This is worth revisiting. 6.9/10 (nice)
beatles clone #4080
Fun album!
So very sixties.
Ну альбомчик позитивный, придает настроения, но не сказать, чтобы оч зацепил, 3+
It’s peasant enough.It’s not very memorable it’s nice 60s rock/pop with nothing horrible.Nothing amazing either though.
easy to listen to
Humm it was ok.
Yea sure this is music. Pleasant even.
I had no idea that Tribe Called Quest sampled Sueño. That was the first thing that really piqued my interest here. Everything else here was good, and Groovin'is a jam, but nothing really stands out. 6/10
This album doesn’t provide anything new. It’s very fun and “groovy”, but it has all been done before, sometimes by the same band, sometimes even just earlier in the album. 3/5
Blue-eyed soul, rhythm and blues. Correcto.3
I didn't find much inspiring about this music
Them youngsters go alright. Nice driving tunes
Some cool calm and collected 60s groovy rock. Not overly memorable but nice.
This is definitely a Beatles era boy band/soft rock/ love ballad fest but this is definitely one of the better ones. Probably the first one of these that actually stuck out to me and they are indeed… groovin
Se laisse écouter, du bon soul des 60s.
I liked one song a lot, but the others were just kind of generic early Beatles knock-off music. Sorry not sorry.
Pretty groovin' but not /very/ groovin', if you know what I mean?
Strange album, a few solid R&B tracks, a bit of 60s mod, a bit of housewives choice crooning. Don't think I'll be returning, but 'A Girl Like You' will fit fine on a Psych Northern Soul playlist (if such a thing exists).
Mid 60s psychedelic pop/rock with some other genres thrown in for good measure. Nothing spectacular, but makes for a nice listen. Best track is A Place in the Sun. Altogether 3/5.
An album from an innocent simpler time
Meh. Groovin' is good, a classic. The rest of it was proto-Monkees, variety show crap. Hey algorithm - get us out of the 60s, please!
Assets: variety of styles, a certain quaint charm decades after the fact, and a second side with far better songs than on the first. (including subtle "I Don't Love You Anymore", stellar and energetic "You Better Run" and groovy "It's Love"--far more groovy than "Grooving", actually...) Flaws: a large chunk of cheese ("quaint charm" is a little too nice sometimes), a lot of inconsequential choruses, quite a few subpar vocal and instrumental performances compared to the household names of 1967, mostly on the first side, and the idea that in a year like that, filled with twenty or thirty daring masterpieces, those Young Rascals were rascals by name only. The end result: a record that's three notches under the best Beatles and Stones albums, and at least two notches under the best of what The Animals, Byrds, The Yardbirds, The Kinks, The Zombies or the Motown/Stax performers had to offer during the sixties. In other words, *not* an essential one. Number of albums left to review: 732 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 132 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 65 Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more important): 72 (including this one)
Never listened to the full album...not bad
Decent 60s white guy soul. That album art is atrocious though
Some good ones, but nothing spectacular.
To call Groovin' an album is a stretch - it feels more like a collection of singles written with one purpose in mind: to climb the charts. Heavily inspired by the Beatles in both vocal harmonies and instrumentation (the knock-off sitar sound on 'Find Somebody'), I can't help but think that they were constantly a few years behind the Fab Four - and with less stellar songwriting in place. With that said, there are good moments on Groovin'. The soulful title track itself doesn't pique my interest, but the Spanish infused 'Sueno' and 'I'm So Happy Now' are enjoyable. The most interesting part of the record is the final trio of 'You Better Run', 'A Place In The Sun', and 'It's Love' which closes the whole thing on a quite strong note. What an odd collection of songs.
Surprisingly not bad at all. Instrumentation, harmonies, all consistently solid and a sound that perfectly encapsulates the infatuation of young romance, in all it's glorious cheesiness and over-the-top adoration. 3 cupid arrows out of 5. 💘 💘 💘
G R O O V I N
I really liked "A girl like you" and "How can I be sure" It's a very nice and simple pop record 7/10
3 Poppy, I wouldn’t actively listen to this or it is not my first choice to listen to, but it doesn’t bother if someone is playing.
3.5/5. Pretty good. I think my only issue with this album is that it is kind of boring. There is nothing amazing happening here, and nothing I haven't heard before. But I enjoyed listening to it.
It's good doo-wop. I wouldn't chose to listen to doo-wop but you have to acknowledge this is a good version of it.
Surprisingly not as shit as the album cover. I thought it was going to be awful, but it was quite pleasant.
First half of the album was like a Beatles and Monkees tribute act, with the second half taking a turn with a mature soulful set of tracks. As another reviewer on here said, "probably the blackest sounding white men I've heard".
Some pleasant boomery pop
Groovin just doesn't fit with the rest. So much better, but some of the other songs are pretty good too.
Favourite track(s): Groovin'; I Don't Love You Anymore It is certainly a groovy album with a few tracks that stay in the ear. This being a mono recording takes away from the muscial experience a little. However, it'd be unfair to deduct points in case there is a stereo mastering somewhere. While I like the vocals and instrumentals, apart from that the album is not a banger for me. Might be one for the genre though.
A 60's rock album that sounds precisely as was expected for a 60's rock album.
Cool to vibe out to during a party
Pretty bubblegum pop
Chillin', absolutely listenable pop-ish vibes. Won't be my favourite, but is was nice for working.
I enjoyed some of this
Alright, but I didn’t really get into it.
While not something I'd probably go out of my way to usually listen to, I enjoyed this album. It has an aura of nostalgia around it. My dad enjoys all these old bands, so it reminds me a bit of my childhood.
This was a short tight album that combined soul, rock, and pop. It was cohesive and better than I expected it to be. However, as well executed as this album was, it didn’t bring anything new to the table especially in 1967.
I will not be revisiting this album. The name caught my attention from the very beginning but after the initial songs I lost all hope. Couldn’t get into them.
A handful of great tunes and some decent filer. A solid 3
Znowu nowosci, tym razem z hameryki od the young rascals, bandy przypominajacych duplikat beatlesow, ale z elementami hamerykanskiego humorku, plyta z 67 jest utrzymana w gatunku niebieskookiego soula, wiec bedzie o niczym innym niz o milosciach przez 37 minut, chociaz nie mozna odmowic nagraniu wrecz psychodelicznych fragmentow, ale jak inaczej wyjasnic takie rollercostery milosciowo nienawisciowe jakie serwuje album, banda czteroosobowa w skladzie Felix Cavaliere klawisze, Eddie Brigati glowny wokal i liryka, ktora tworzyl z drugim Brigatim, Davidem, dodatkowo zlistowany jest jeszcze jako perkusita, ale wydaje mi sie, ze drumy i perkusje sa grane przez Dino Danelliego, ostatnim czlonkiem jest Gene Cornish od gitar basiora i harmonikowania, wiec jakis niecodzinnych instrumentali tu nie ma, ale podczas odsluchu zaskoczyl trak numer 4, ktorego opening sprawil, ze mialem przez oczyma wyprawde do el segundo od tribe called quest, wiec nawet tak mala rzecz jak odwiezenie sobie tej epickiej opowiesci zrobila mi dzien, co do muzycznych hajlajtow albumy, to poza tytulowym trakiem, ktory nie ma w sobie zbyt duzego kontentu lirycznego, co tez jest pozytywem w tym przypadku wykorzystuje chyba najbogatszy zestaw instrumentalno chorkowy z calej plyty, slychac tamburynowania, gwizdania i lala lowanie i inne uowanie, no i jak cala plyta jest mocno pozytywna, wiec drugim trakiem z rownie pozytywnym vibem bedzie im so happy now, sluchalem wersji mono i miejscami brzmi ona zdecydowanie zbyt plasko, w tym przypadku wersja stereo jest zdecydowanie lepszym wyborem, tylko ze spotifaj oferuje jakies hybrydowe wydania i jeden utwor mono drugi stereo, wiec zostaje soulseekowaniem, na plejke dodam dwa wspomniane piosenki, jedna mono druga stereo, wiec pierwsze lobuzy odsluchane, lajtowy odsluch i dodatkowo biblioteka sampelkowa zostala zaktualizowana, a wlasnie takie spontaniczne odkrycia zostaja w glownie najdluzej
Pretty meh. It was totally inoffensive though. I did like You Better Run though. 2.75/5
I like some of the songs and how soulful the vocals get, but it’s more meh than anything. I can understand why stuff like this would turn people away from this project. C
Very 'Brit pop' esque. Perfectly fine. 3.5
On a whole this album is pretty tame, but there are some flares of excitement. The intro to Find Somebody is great, maybe a little reminiscent of The Byrds, but I can see how this would be influential to some of the 80's hardcore bands similar to Minor Threat. Minor Threat covered another seeming innocuous band called Standells. The 1966 track, Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White was turned into a rougher track with teeth. Similarly, Danzig (Misfits) covered the Find Somebody (also 1966) Young Rascals track. First looks can be deceiving... Young Rascals has influenced notable musicians of yesterday. I even recognize the intro to Sueno from Tribe Called Quest track Left my wallet in el segundo. Good and fine in its current form but lays foundation for great stuff to come. As I write this, I've transitioned completely off of Rascals and rocking out to some Lucifuge... so good.
This is the sound of a band in crisis. Not a break up crisis. Or a substance abuse crisis. Rather an identity crisis. It was simultaneously the last radio-friendly blue-eyed soul album from the Young Rascals and also the first psychedelic rock album from the evolving and maturing Rascals. And on both ends, it’s fine. Nothing great or standout. Relatively listenable. But it also swings back and forth between the two styles in an occasionally jarring way.
05/31/2022 Pretty tame 60's pop. These a relaxed vibe to it, but it comes off a bit dull and unmemorable in the end.
Forgettable album. Nice singing but nothing stands out. 6/10.
Unoffensive listening. It doesn't really do much for me. Wikipedia calls it soul or R&B, which I can see, but it just feels like pop to me. Nothing really stood out and some of the guitar-work was repetitive and grating on the ears. I wouldn't avoid listening to this album again, but I wouldn't seek it out either.
Run of the mill sixties stuff. Not bad, just not pushing any boundaries. The singles are good, but the rest of the album isn't very exciting
I certainly enjoyed this album. "How Can I Be Sure?" is such a great song. Having not really been familiar with the (Young) Rascals, I'm happy I better know who sang it, as well as the classic, "Groovin'." But, while it was good listening, it wasn't overly memorable or remarkable for me.
Stopped at Sueño. No that's not how one should play around Latin elements
Title track is a misfit amongst the other mundane ballads and garage rock .
Pretty nice, might listen to more of these guys.
Solid '60's soul branching towards psychedelic. Special? I don't know. Good album to put on and listen to on a lazy Saturday? Yes. It is fun to be tapping along to I Don't Love You Anymore. The contrast of that groovy, upbeat sound with a pretty harsh message is so cruel and satisfying. Not sure the combination was intentional. Groovin' still sounds like every windows-down song. This one is planted in the '60's but every era has a few.
Fav Song: You Better Run
One happy little album. They remind me of Chicago at times, The Animals at others, and Three Dog Night at others. I'm surprised I have never heard of The (Young) Rascals before now. Solid listen. I enjoy the inclusion of brass and the overall feeling of this album. There is a nice Stevie Wonder cover towards the end of the record. Enjoyable, though it did not floor me. Fave tracks: A Girl Like You, A Place in the Sun
Pretty straight-forward late 60s pop album. I found the songs to be well written, performed and catchy, but nothing too remarkable. I enjoyed the slight-soul/psychedelic turn at the end of the album. The recording quality is quite good, no complaints there. The cover art is pretty weird, the faces are kind of unsettling. Fav songs: Groovin, You Better Run, It's Love
Uber melodic poppy goodness. That title track is a classic. Don't know how I'd missed hearing that one in the past.
mmmm... lukewarm on this one... how can i be sure?
I can't tell if the the band The Young Rascals is a familiar name or not. The album Groovin' was new to me, except for perhaps the title track. And yet, I may have heard some other band's version of Groovin'. The album sounds like early rock and roll. It was good, but I'll probably forget that I've listened to it.
Definitely underrated but also very much of its era
Had never heard of them. Probs won't listen again but perfectly nice 60s pop. 3
Ik vind het wel relaxte 70's muziek, maar niet dat ik er wild enthousiast van wordt. ***
It’s an okay album nothing special about it but I don’t hate the music just not something it would listen to again
This is a great example of when the hit songs are actually the best songs on the radio. I'm convinced that this album made the 1001 list because of the songs "How Can I Be Sure" and "Groovin.'" The rest of the album is a bit lackluster in that it's trying to do what other bands at the time were doing, but the other bands were doing it better. That said, the other standout song was "A Place in the Sun." The organ on that song lent itself to the gospel-influenced vocals. It's a beautiful song. The Spanish and Italian version of "Groovin'" are super fun to listen to! I think I prefer the Italian, though, haha.
ok for me
This was good. I love the Groovin' song, but the rest was just ok. No idea why I have to listen before I die though.
Not my type of music. 6.5/10
Some big classic hits and the rest are just good enough to keep you Groovin'.
Average tbh. A couple of nice songs, but nothing that stands out or is better than the rest.
It was a pleasant listen but I don't remember any of it to be honest. I guess I'll have to go back to it to have a real opinion about it. Spoiler altert: I probably won't.
Is this a joke? Sounds like pretty standard stuff to me
Nearly a 4
Super groovy, man.
Groovin' (the song) is sooo smooth. The album is also pretty damn smooth as a whole as well. I would probably give it a 3.5 if I could.
Groovin’! Did not know this was theirs. Classic 60s.
It was a little slow for my taste.
Ah 1967. The Summer of Love. Sgt Pepper, The Doors, Pink Floyd's debut. Purple Haze. I Can See for Miles. Also, Daydream Believer. Based on the cover art I'm assuming we're leaning more Monkees than Stones. Forgiving the production, at least the version I found to listen to, this is perfectly enjoyable summertime 60's music. How Can I Be Sure is hugely satisfying when it settles into its groove. Groovin' is practically the platonic ideal of late 60's mildly psychedelic pop. Even the less successful songs, like I Don't Love You Anymore, are still fine. You Better Run reminded me of The Animals and also makes me like the Benatar version even more (which I did not previously realize was a cover). After the album was done Spotify played Good Lovin' also by The Young Rascals. So I do know songs by this band. Good Lovin' *is* a notable song, and better and catchier than anything on Groovin'. Perfectly good, but not stunning, compared to all albums ever, or even to albums from 1967. I'd give it a 3.5 -- I thoroughly enjoyed listening, but of all the millions of albums in the world I can't believe this album is really in the top 1,000.
Ok I suppose… slightly benefits from the r’n’b aspect… but nothing to get overly excited by here!
Nice, just, nice.
alright look, its 60s music. It’s peak “easy listening ooh 4 white boys all got guitars for Christmas now let’s sing about girls and go to the beach and drink soda pops, ooh yeehaw, bad haircuts, harmonies, let’s ruin the economy and the environment for our grandchildren then blame that on their laziness.” Right? It’s 60s pop, it’s par for the course. The Beach Boys did it better and I like them more. BUT this slaps. I had a good time.
I've discovered that I'm easily pleased, if I can have a wee boogie to it then I'm happy, first song is boppy if a bit cheesy Also the guy in the red jumper is definitely grabbing balls Find Somebody: MMMMM MARACAS!!! Is this album all about loving somebody like you?? Me?? I'm So Happy Now is not suitable for Veganuary because CHEESE How Can I Be Sure: about loving somebody like you but also UNCERTAIN about it?!?! Quite like this one though Groovin: nice and chill, plus a bit of harmonica! Feel like this would be a good morning wakeup song If You Knew: god it's all a bit repetitive now isn't it I Don't Love You Anymore: dun dun DUNNNN!!! A PLOT TWIST?!?!?! You Better Run: Ooooooh a bit of DRAMA! It's quite nice because it's not sickly sweet like a lot of this album End notes: honestly I find a lot of it a bit naff and I don't fully vibe with it but it grew on me towards the end??? And on relisten?? I might adore it by the end of the week lol
Nice, just, nice.
A nice surprise. I didn't know any of this other than the title track but it was just a really pleasant listen. Good vibes all round
Pretty good for the time. Not too much to get out of it nowadays. Favorites: "A Girl Like You", "Groovin'", "You Better Run"
3.5
That title song is so damn good. I had no idea it was sung by four white guys who look anything like the dudes on the cover art of this album. They were the Rick Astleys of their time... The rest of the songs have mixed results, but gosh it all sounds really good. I'd listen to this again just for the production.
Had low expectations toward this one, but ended satisfied with some of the songs. Maybe is the harmony or chord sequence, don’t know what is, but it has something particular. Nice listening!
Loved the feeling they exuded but it most of the songs felt the same and there was no real story to the album. I’d recommend thinking of it as a playlist rather than an album. However there are some gems in there.
Lovely stuff
A nice discovery - what I at first dismissed as a beach boys copy actually turned out to be a really good album in its own right - with great stand out tracks and a good representative of the decade - enjoyed this one.
Fun 60s soul-rock, although nothing particular interesting about it.
Ovakvih sličnih albuma ima gro, i po meni je teško ocjeniti ovakav žanr. Još uvijek ne znam taj neki patern na koji bi se mogao osloniti da bi precizniji bio, ali ić ćemo po sluhu naravno. Solidan album, Groovin', If You Knew su baš dobre stvari, nije dugačak album, u ovom slučaju paše jer ne bi mogo imat koncentraciju da traje još tipa 5 pjesama više. Sasvim okej album, mali lift up. 3 pjesme će sigurno upast u moju 60s playlist, zato volim ovu stranicu, nenadano upadne pokoja pjesma u moje već ongoing playliste.
Definitely fun and deserving of its album title! I felt those classic 1960s vibes throughout this entire album; very easy to pinpoint the 2-3 year range that this came out. It was nice to see how they stayed more consistent with their style/genre throughout the album as opposed to other albums at the time trying to emulate the Beatles' diversity (Something Else by the Kinks is a good example of this). I didn't have any of the tracks immediately stand out to me (I see a lot of people mentioning the title track as a favorite), but I could see myself coming back to this one in the future. 3/5.
groovettino funkettino sanza infamia e sanza lodo
Few nice grooves
One of the relatively few albums on the list so far that I did not know beforehand. It is OK, but it did not sound like an album-album and I would prefer a best of. Unclear why it is on the list.
66 Groovin - The Young Rascals 11 tracks. Loved the title track. I mean really loved it, but the rest wanders all over the place. There is even a French accordion in there, (not a good sound), & Spanish/Mexican influences in another track. 3/5
Another band Iv never listened to before. Enjoyable 60s pop, would listen to again, but wouldn’t say anything outstanding after a first listen.
It has some great songs, particularly Groovin', Sueno, You Better Run and A Place in the Sun. But it's pretty syrupy...that's the first and the lasting impression, some good songs but an overall lightweight feel 3 🌟
Didn't realize that Pat Benatar was not the original singer of "You Better Run". Other than that you have the classic "Groovin'" and the lesser known but still great "How Can I Be Sure". The rest was pretty generic late 60s music. Nothing too exciting, but nothing too offensive either. This sits right on the border between 3 and 4 stars. I think one more great song would have pushed it up to a 4.
This was much more interesting and eclectic than I was expecting. A nice mix of Motown-ish R&B and pop with a dash of psychedelia thrown in the mix. 3 stars.
7,0/10
Second Listen. 3/5
Only half available on Spotify.
I didn't think I knew anything about this album until Groovin' came up, and then I spent the rest of the album trying to decide if I'd ever actually heard that whole song before or just 7 second snatches of it on K-Tel compilation album TV ads in my teens. This is all fine and workmanlike production but most of it is pretty by the numbers and there's a reason, I think, that I only recognized one song.
It’s fine. Can’t imagine it’s particularly memorable from a decade of such prodigious innovation and quality though
The album cover is godawful and the title is total cringe (that apostrophe - urgh!), but the music is rather nice, cheerful and jangly. This album isn't going to win any awards for originality, but it's catchy and pleasant to listen to. 3/5.
3/5 it seemed to have potential, but it didn't after all.
Pretty alright, I enjoyed the sound and high energy of it. Not mind blowing, but definitely worth a listen.
Hadn’t heard this before. Enjoyed, though not my usual thing, will give some repeat listens.
Not bad. Unlikely that I'd seek it out again though.
Fascinating curiosity - a little known band whose songs were quite good but better known sung by other people.
I'm not sure that the entire album merits being on this list, but there were defintely some enjoyable tracks. Groovin' was certainly the star of the album for a reason, but what stuck with me the most was the diversity of sounds and styles on the album overall. If I were to listen to tracks like "A Girl Like You" and "I Don't Love You Anymore" alongside "You Better Run" or "A Place in the Sun", I'd have sworn they were entirely different bands. In the end, I'm glad to be introduced to the album.
Not super my thing. I actually sounded pretty good, but It sounded really old. I Don't think I could ever really picture myself listening to something with that sound in my spare time. It's not bad, it's not good. It just is.
Good vibes
Bit of fun!
It was okay, but not really memorable
Pretty good, but there's some filler.
mellow and quite enjoyable. good one!
3/5. A few really great songs, the rest have a familiar sound, even though I don't know the songs. You Better Run? Really? I thought that was a Pat Benetar song! Standouts: How Can I be Sure? Groovin' You Better Run, A Place in the Sun.
A cool little blue eyed soul album, more entertaining than the copious amounts of psychedelic music from its era. A girl like you, I’m so happy now, Groovin, How can I be sure and it’s love are all standouts among this album that provides an excellent mood for that Friday afternoon feeling when you just clock off work
Objectively not bad, but does not move me emotionally much. Quite relaxing and smooth.
Most of this just kinda passed me by, the final track "It's Love" is AMAZING though
This to me is like a perfect slice of stereotypical easy-to-listen-to late 60s vocal pop/rock music. It's never going to end up as a personal favourite ... it's not mysterious nor edgy nor aggressive nor moody - rather "just" a collection of quite short and easily-accessible pop tunes. Yet by the same token there's literally nothing to *not* like, either. Lovely melodies and a all-time classic single "Groovin'" make this a worthy choice. Also I never had any idea that "You Better Run" was not a Pat Benatar original!? Can't ever go wrong putting this on for a spin on a Sunday afternoon. 7/10 3 stars
Rock suave.
Malgré une pochette mettant en scène une bande de profonds débiles (une allégorie de l'audimat du générateur, portant sur ses épaules John Lennon?), il est vrai que cet album était de très bonne qualité. Merci à Robert de m'avoir rendu l'album disponible sur mon Spotify, j'ai apprécié la pensée.
July 14, 2021 Today is pretty much the same as yesterday and I am creeped out by this album cover. There is smoke from all the fires and outside is vaguely brown. I liked some of these songs but really disliked others. (Track 5 - sounds greasy???) A little too R&B for me, maybe.
Pretty good...6.5 maybe worth another listen ..dance music mid 60's...groovin' (on a Sunday afternoon)
Easy listening album of the 60's. Solid Sound, but don't pin out too much. (6/10) Favorite Tracks: How Can I Be Sure
Nice oldies tracks. "Groovin'" is great. "How Can I be Sure" is also killer.
Had no idea Groovin was a bunch of white boys
Decent, full album not on Spotify but liked what I heard.
Good, fun and enjoyable listening. I like this album and has introduced me to a decent band from the 60s. I like the vocals particularly.
Has a fantastic opener and an overall great feel. There’s definitely a lull in the middle of the album with “Groovin’,” holding it together, but it finishes strong and doesn’t shy away from experimentation I.e “You Better Run.” I’d give this 3.75/5 if that was an option here.
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we wish we were the Beatles
Never heard of them but I rather liked this. Lots of influences - psychedelic, 60s soul, even a song that took David Cassidy to number 1.
This album certainly sounds of its time, but that is groovy, as the name suggests. Two stand out tracks are the title track, which is head and shoulders above the rest. However, You Better Run is a great rocking track and the vocals are super cool. The first half of the album is full of a lot of naieve rhymes that are really of the time eg. Wife, life, if you knew, my love it true etc... However, the second half is much more grown up with some fab songs like A Place in the Sun.
got a Stone Cold Chiller out of it but fine otherwise
Muss man nochmal ganz in Ruhe hören!
Abseits der bekannten Oldies gar nicht uncool
Weird old band - They are a product of their time for sure. I hear some beatles influence in tracks like find somebody, and certainly stones influence as well. They also played with the stereo sound on that song too, but it comes across as annoying. That was a super common thing to do for the time. Groovin' is an okay "Sunday" song. A place in the sun is the most emotional and interesting song of the bunch. "You better run" aged like milk though - violent lyrics toward a romantic partner? Wasn't expecting that. Guess they had a little too much stones influence!
Good old 60’s. Wonderful.
Unfortunately the whole album wasn't playable but I enjoyed what I heard for the most part. I'll presume the other songs were of a similar vein and standard so on the whole I think 3*
A lot better than I thought it would be, dropped a 2 in the middle as it got a bit wishy washy but a solid 3 ending tracks pulled it back up again
Nice Sunday vibes with some cool tunes one there. A bit Frankie Valley and the Four Seasons-esque. Not sure I’d rush back to listen to the whole album again but enjoyed it.
Tää oli vähän kuin Beatlesin alkupään tuotanto. Tämän albumin julkaisuhetkellä Beatlesit olivat julkaisseet jo sgt peppers -levyn. Ihan leppoisaa musaa, mutta vartti (=2-3v) kärjestä.
Cool album, enjoyed it. Doubt I'd listen to it again though.