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Spoonful's Hidden Gem

Fernando J. M. Walter | Curitiba - Brazil | 01/18/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In the 60's, Lovin' Spoonful had only two albums released in Brazil, where I live, both by a very small label which represented Kama Sutra: A 'Greatest Hits' album (which I think it was locally compiled) and Everything Playing. 'Summer in the City' received some airplay in the 60's, but I really take notice of the Spoonful work later, in 73 or 74, by listening to the mentioned albums, and I deeply fell in love with 'Everything Playing'. Great songs, like She Is Still a Mistery, Six O'Clock, Forever and Old Folks, great arrangements. The Spoonful has many great songs in its history, but 'Everything' is a different effort, with new directions in it. A must have, not only for the completists, but for all those who really appreciate that unique and creative era - the late sixties."

A Good Old Friend

Robert Felberg | Southbury, CT United States | 12/23/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Everything Playing is one of my favorite Spoonful albums. It may well be as strong track for track as Hums. As rock music got to be taken a bit more seriously, John Sebastian had to progress as a writer as well. "She's Still a Mystery," Boredom," "Six O'Clock" "Younger Generation" "Money" and a jewel of a song, "Only Pretty, What a Pity" are feeling, intelligent, tuneful and as memorable as most of his past efforts. The songs are more sophisticated, but still comfortable as your favorite chair. Joe Butler would become the voice of the Spoonful when John left. Bulter's voice is very different than Sebastian's. More trained, I guess. Everything Playing is good old friend you can trust.

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