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The Wailers, The Boys from Tacoma.. The original garage band

10/11/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a fine collection of early music from those boys from Tacoma, Washington, The Wailers. Charting at #36 in 1959 with "Tall Cool One", the Wailers had early success, and followed up in 1961 with the first rock version of Richard Berry's song, Louie Louie, which was a huge hit in the Pacific Northwest. The Wailers transitioned from a primarily instrumental band into a fine vocal group. This CD has examples of their early instrumental music, and transitional vocals. If you like the early NW sound, you'll love this."

Caveat Emptor

A. J., Lawrence | Calgary, Alberta Canada | 08/21/2002

(1 out of 5 stars)

"This is a horrible disappointment! It was the first Wailers cd I bought, and I was really excited as I placed it in the cd player tray. That excitement soon turned to disgust, as even their signature song,"Tall Cool One," is a rerecording! Buy the Ace "Original Golden Crest Masters" instead, and find out what the real Wailers were like!"