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Beat group sound

Martin H. Franzen | Maple Shade, NJ | 08/29/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For those of you old enough to remember beat groups from England like Gerry & the Pacemakers, the Dave Clark Five and Freddie & the Dreamers, this is your type of music. They're not from England, but they might as well be.

Strong melodies and great harmonies add up to a pleasant outing. A must-have for Beatles fans."

Creative, timeless, nostalgic

Eyvind Lindberg | moss norway | 08/27/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A REVIEW OF PETER & THE PENGUINS' NEW ALBUM: "HOW TO CHOOSE A SWEETHEART"



This is one of the best CDs I have come accross in many many years. First off, my credentials for reviewing this CD.



I have been a professional musician for over 45 years and learned The Beatles' materiel as each album was released at the time! I have multiple music degrees, including a Master's in music composition and arranging from a private music school in Los Angeles. I have owned numerous recording studios over the years, been a staff arranger and also engineer. I have played with the best in Hollywood for years and made my living with music almost my whole life. I was a music production manager at Lorimar Productions for three weekly national network sitcoms and have an Emmy. I know a thing or two about music and bands and CDs....



This album is the bomb! If you like The Beatles, you will absolutely love this album to death. Yet, it is fresh and new; not a rehash of old-sounding stuff. Creative, timeless, nostalgic, current, rockin', exciting, hot... and many more adjectives aptly apply. There is not a dead puppy in the whole lot; every single song is wonderful. No filler songs here. And the sonic quality!!! Their mix engineer and mastering lab are to be commended indeed! This album is among the best I have ever heard when it comes to sonic clarity and presence. Every note, nuance... perfectly captured. The bass in particular sings out and the harmonies are something to marvel at.



These guys have their act together. Get this CD now, before it goes out of print and a major label grabs up these guys... and starts screwing up their sound! You will not regret adding this album to your collection; I guarantee it!!!



Marc C. Waszkiewicz

Bassist, Composer, Producer

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