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Rating: I don't know much about the Animals. Until today, I only knew The House of the Rising Sun, a piece that has become a part of rock history and is famous for the countless Italian covers, including that of the Pooh, who certainly want to honor it, but in my opinion, they fail miserably in their intent.
In the '60s, the Animals were a notable and famous psychedelic band, and thanks to the extraordinary voice of Eric Burdon, the band deservedly finds its place in rock history. Two guitarists, a drummer, and a bassist accompany Burdon in the historic Newcastle band.
"The Twain Shall Meet," dating back to 1968, in addition to being a strongly psychedelic work, features sounds akin to blues rock. The song that opens the album, "Monterey," is a tribute to the Monterey Pop Festival. A track that, from the first listen, I found beautiful is No Self Pity: Eric Burdon's voice reaches your ear and captivates you. Noteworthy are "Sky Pilot," a protest song against the Vietnam War, and "All Is One," the album's closer. The latter is unique: it features bagpipes, the sitar, the oboe, and flutes within it.
"The Twain Shall Meet" is a nice album, easy to listen to... not bad as a direct departure from the Animals - The House of the Rising Sun stereotype.
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