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Retrospective

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Overview

Initially, the Animals' Retrospective looks like just another greatest-hits compilation recycling the same old tracks already easily available elsewhere. Yawn! Yet, on closer inspection, there's a big difference with this particular set. These 22 tracks are taken from the ABKCO masters and utilize Direct Stream Digital (DSD), containing both CD and Super Audio CD layers. ABKCO initially previewed this technology with much fanfare on the Rolling Stones' reissues of 2003. That excellence is again applied here and the material undeniably sparkles. The first incarnation of the band with Mickie Most's production is represented by what have to be the cleanest recordings heard yet of favorites like "House of the Rising Sun," "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," "We Gotta Get Out of This Place," and "Don't Bring Me Down." However, it's the psychedelic phase of the band, when they became Eric Burdon & the Animals, that the DSD really kicks. Every nuance present, and sometimes hidden, on a song like "San Franciscan Nights," or "Monterey," in which the horns noticeably jump out at you, or the battle sequence on "Sky Pilot," is incredibly vivid whether you're using high-tech gear or an average playback unit. Even if you've heard these tracks a zillion times, this ABKCO release gets you as close to hearing studio playback as you're likely to get!

Product Details

Release Date:	07/20/2004
Label:	Abkco
UPC:	0018771932529
catalogNumber:	719325
Rank:	4695

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Animals Primary Artist
Lee Oskar Harmonica,Musician
John Weider Guitar,Violin,Musician
Lonnie Jordan Organ,Musician
Alan Price Organ,Piano,Keyboards,Musician
Danny McCulloch Bass,Musician
Hilton Valentine Guitar,Musician
Eric Burdon Vocals,Musician
Thomas R. Allen Percussion,Musician
Vic Briggs Guitar,Piano,Vibes,Musician
Harold Brown Drums,Musician
Bryan James Chandler Bass,Musician
Barry Jenkins Percussion,Drums,Musician
Horace Ott Conductor
Dave Rowberry Organ,Musician
John Steel Drums,Musician
Charles Miller Flute,Musician
Howard H. Scott Guitar,Musician
Morris Dickerson Bass,Musician
Royal Scots Guard Pipe And Drum Marching Band Bagpipes,Percussion,Musician