Not Kirt Cobain's Nirvana
Kwork | Gilbert, arizona USA | 04/13/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For any confused, this is not the Nineties band, Nirvana, but rather the Sixties psych-pop group, so don't expect anything to sound like "Lithium" or "Teen Spirit" here. This is a fine and classic album, with the extra b-sides being a nice added bonus."
A Masterpiece Finally Given It's Time In A New Island Releas
Jack B. Nimble | East Coast | 06/14/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"FIRST OFF: Fans and reviewers of the 90's Kurt Cobain Nirvana please post elsewhere and keep your ignorant, narrow-minded comments away from these half dozen or so album listings from this 60's UK pop/psych group. Why comment here when these are two distinctly different groups, era and genre of music. I'm not surprised that fans of Kurt Cobain's Nirvana would put their ignorant 2 cents in. Also, there is a reason these CD's are unfamiliar to you grunge rock fans. Think of it this way, it's not cool to trash a group that was around when Kurt and the boys were still poopin' in their diapers. Perhaps when your music awareness evolves, you may appreciate the UK Nirvana just the same. I enjoy both Nirvana respectively and separately and identify the two groups together only for the purpose of writing this review. Please note that I am NOT doing any comparing. The musical integrity that the UK Nirvana possesses is most evident in this, their 1968 2nd album "All Of Us". An eclectic mix of classical arrangements, pop theatrical sensibility with surreal and imaginative lyrics that fit in nicely with the psychedelia of the time. Consider it "intelligent sunshine pop" that only the British 60's groups can execute with such uniqueness. The standout tracks are: Rainbow Chaser, Tiny Goddess, The Touchables (All Of Us), Melanie Blue, Trapeze and Girl In The Park. Well, basically the first 7 tracks of the album. This import Island remaster version comes complete with a 15 page booklet chock full o' informative notes on the band history and rare photos from the 66-68' Nirvana era. The sound is excellent, however it is a bit compressed and I believe they could have done a better job with the remastering. A bit disappointed, but nevertheless still worthy of a purchase if you're a collector or a casual listener just discovering this UK group."
Track Listings (16) - Disc #1