Though it's no doubt debatable whether or not the artists featured on Roots of Rock 'n Roll: Greatest Groups 1962-1965 were indeed the greatest groups of 1962-1965, the compilation still serves as an enjoyable sampler of classic early-'60s rock & roll. You get a chance to hear groups like the Impressions, the Cascades, and the Exciters, along with well-known songs like "It's All Right" and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah." There's one big problem, though -- you don't always get the original recording, particularly on the standout songs ...
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Though it's no doubt debatable whether or not the artists featured on Roots of Rock 'n Roll: Greatest Groups 1962-1965 were indeed the greatest groups of 1962-1965, the compilation still serves as an enjoyable sampler of classic early-'60s rock & roll. You get a chance to hear groups like the Impressions, the Cascades, and the Exciters, along with well-known songs like "It's All Right" and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah." There's one big problem, though -- you don't always get the original recording, particularly on the standout songs like "It's All Right." While this may seem like a minor complaint given the album's roster of talent, it's actually a glaring problem that spoils an otherwise quality compilation. There are better places to find these songs and this sort of music, collections that give you the original classics and not second-rate re-recordings. ~ Jason Birchmeier, Rovi
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