For the #buzz review today, I present to you a super classic. Thanks again to @[ALFAMA] for the tip.

The Lovin' Spoonful - Hums of the Lovin' Spoonful (1966)

The Lovin' Spoonful: surely in this case we are not talking about a niche or lesser-known band. On the contrary, the formation led by John B. Sebastian is part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and achieved a certain level of success in the 1960s, before the group disbanded, which, clearly, over the years has had a series of reunions that continue to this day. Notable among the founding members is guitarist Zal Yanovsky, who came from the group The Mugwumps, the same group as Cass Elliot and Denny Doherty, who later formed the Mamas & Papas. It’s also worth mentioning that of the historic band, only Steve Boone and Joe Butler remain today. Jerry Yester, who joined the band in 1990 with his brother Jim Yester, was recently arrested for possession of child pornography material. In short, there are quite a few stories to tell. 'Hums of the Lovin' Spoonful' was released in 1966 at the band's peak. All the songs are written by John Sebastian. The band's sound nods to the Grateful Dead, but the Lovin' Spoonful has a clearly more pop approach reminiscent of the Mamas & Papas, The Turtles, The Association…). The album mostly consists of ballads like 'Lovin' You', 'Bes' Friends', 'Darlin' Companion', 'Henry Thomas' and there’s also a touch of psychedelia, as in 'Rain On The Roof' or 'Coconut Grove'. There are also more rock songs that hark back to the sound of The Doors, like 'Darlin' Companion', 'Full Measure', or Neil Young ('4 Eyes'), culminating in the hit 'Summer in The City'. Overall a record where all the songs are practically irresistible. Not an easy feat.

The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City (1966)