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The best compilation available for this band

Hans Pfaall | Connecticut, USA | 01/12/2002

(3 out of 5 stars)

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The Leka/Pinz songs are the "bubblegum" part of the collection, and while the lyrics on some of those are juvenile, the music is always enjoyable. Good lightweight orchestral pop with many instruments, along with the band's own guitars, keyboards and drums. Sitar, horns, harpsichord, and violin, are some of the other instruments added, that make this music more creative than typical "bubblegum." These atmospheric songs are best appreciated with headphones or careful listening. The group originals are rather good, "Wine and Violet" is an obscure gem of the psychedelic era with demented lyrics and backwards guitar, along with an echoed flute. The closing near 12-minute track shows a progressive side to this under-appreciated band. Any fan of psychedelic music should get this. Because the sound quality is top of the line, this is the best compilation for the band, even though it is missing a few good tracks. Check the page for more information, and my ratings of their songs."

Psychedelic bubblegum

James M. Meehan | somerville, ma United States | 12/30/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"while not the hitmakers the Ohio Express & the 1910 Fruitgum Co. were, they had the best song of the bunch with Green Tambourine. also great were jelly Jungle (Of Orange Marmalade), Rice Is Nice and Blueberry Blue. they certainly could have included the single version of Green Tambouine which has a more bassy mix and less echo. four stars is being generous."

Best Lemon Pipers reissue

Zub | Forks Twp., PA | 04/08/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The resurrected and reformed Buddah label (as Buddha) has issued compilations of the original Buddah/Kama Sutra bubblegum-era artists. This is one of the series. Lemon Pipers stuff has appeared on previous greatest-hits and various compilations but this is the best to date. The entire compilation is in true stereo including stereo versions of the three top-100 charted singles. The sound quality is superior to anything encountered so far. If you're looking for this group's material, this is the best quality piece to buy."