Search - The Drifters :: The Drifters Collection

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M. Dougherty | LA (That's Louisiana, NOT Los Angeles), USA | 10/24/2007

(2 out of 5 stars)

"The song titles are very familiar, and those who grew up listening to the originals will no doubt know exactly what they expect to hear. Unfortunately, they will not hear it. These are remakes, doubtless made at a much later date than the originals with which everyone is so familiar. The Drifters went through lineup changes every few years, and this lienup just doesn't have the "snap" of the originals. The tempo seems to drag, and the notes aren't quite as high as you expect them to be. One positive note is that with today's more advanced recording techniques, the recording quality is better than you'd expect the originals to sound (though not as clear as it should be). If you're looking for a quality re-issue of the original tunes as you remember them, you should look elsewhere."