A very interesting collection of tracks, with an equally interesting collection of press behind it. Depending on which version you choose to believe, this is either the reclamation of some fantastic tracks which were recorded during the 1960s, or an elaborate way of musician Roger Klug pouring out music under assumed names. Either scenario is easily believable & without the ability to thoroughly research which is the truth, we may never know.
Whatever the case may be, this is certainly a fascinating collection of songs. One of the outstanding numbers here is the stunning "Sport Utility Vehicle", which could easily be mistaken for a Beach Boys number. This is the track which really makes me think that it's actually Roger Klug behind the whole project, because of the mention of CDs, which weren't invented for a long time after this was supposedly released.
Other tracks like "Never Gonna Get Married" turn more towards a Supremes style, while some of the others like "Frat Rock" & "He Got Bored With Me" take a life of their own. Closing out is one of Roger's own tracks, "Where Has The Music Gone?", which is another great track & follows some of the style of his other music. Definitely worth your while whether you believe this is as the liner notes say it is or not. If it's a hoax, it's very very well executed, but still an outstanding collective of songs.
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