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Almost the original line-up (only Stein is missing on the keys). This album is a mix of old songs (mostly covers, but not only) and new covers. So, several songs from this album are covers from covers. Not very original IMHHO.

What is truly extraordinary are these instrumental introductions. Brilliant, phenomenal, monsieur! A trademark, of course. Just a pity that in the case of the opening song :" Ain't that Peculiar", it is as much as you would get out of it. But don't worry the next two songs are excellent although that I still believe that the reprise of "You Keep." was not really necessary (but still, far much on purpose than the poor "Shotgun" which features some good instrumental parts though).

People Get Ready (nothing to do with Rare Earth) is another one based on the same principle, but this gospel mood is not welcome to my ears). Most of these songs are well performed and get a serious refreshing and devastating new youth (Tearin' up My Heart, Good Lovin).

This album is very much "soul" oriented of course. But the combination with these wild and powerful sounds works alright for most of the tracks (I Want it that Way which features a fantastic guitar work).

There are no less than three different versions of this album (with or without D'Ya Think. and a radio edit of Tearin' up My Heart.

I've had pleasure while listening to this heavy music again. Not very original but I guess that you can call this nostalgia (She's Not There). And since Appice has been played a while with Rod Stewart, it is not surprising to get a cover for "D'Ya Think I'm Sexy" (which he co-wrote by the way, Appice, I mean). After another disjointed overture, the song develops in a harder mood. Forget about the disco influence and jump into this very heavy piece of music (even flirting with some rap towards the end).

Three stars for this good come back.

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