Cover of The Animals The Twain Shall Meet

The Animals
The Twain Shall Meet

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For fans of the animals, lovers of 1960s psychedelic and blues rock, and readers interested in classic rock history.
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THE REVIEW

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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The reviewer, initially familiar only with The Animals' classic 'House of the Rising Sun,' discovers the 1968 album 'The Twain Shall Meet' as a noteworthy psychedelic and blues rock work. Eric Burdon's voice is praised for its captivating quality, and songs like 'Monterey,' 'Sky Pilot,' and 'All Is One' stand out for their themes and instrumentation. The album is described as an enjoyable and accessible departure from the band's most famous hit.

The Animals

The Animals formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1963 and became a cornerstone of the British Invasion with a hard-edged R&B sound driven by Eric Burdon’s vocals and Alan Price’s organ. The classic lineup included Burdon, Price, Hilton Valentine, Chas Chandler, and John Steel. They scored major hits in 1964–1966 and later explored psychedelia as Eric Burdon & The Animals.
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