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90
The work was all spontaneous and unforced here, as opposed to the emotional complications that had to be overcome before their next sessions.
11y
90
There were more great hits to come -- "Creeque Alley," "Twelve Thirty" -- but If You Can Believe is where the Mamas and the Papas truly let it bleed, a lonely-hearts glee club suffering for sex, drugs and rock & roll in four-part harmony.
11y
The History of the Albums – n°291 [On this tragic day, I dedicate this episode to the unfortunate disappearance of Sophie, an artist of genius who had so much more to offer us, R.I.P]
Imagine a world without problems. An idyllic world where we make war with flowers instead of weapons and bombs. A world without discrimination or racism. A world where the sun would come to wake you up every morning accompanied by thousands of birds singing the happiness of a wonderful new day. A world ... read more
If I had to describe this album in one word, it would be "gleeful"
Highlights: Monday Monday, Straight Shooter, I Call Your Name, ☆California Dreamin'☆, Spanish Harlem, You Baby
At first I want to say I'm not much fan of The Mama's and The Papa's even tho I needed to give a chance to this classic album of theirs. The biggest project's problem for me is how nearly every single song sounds the same, yeah I get it people love this album and it maybe too harsh to say that but for me this album just feels like a compilation of cute pop love songs with a choir by the female side of the band and sometimes they taking the main singing role.
We all know I ... read more
The first half of this album is really pretty, it gets very dull by the end though. The two heavy hitters are remarkable, both all timers. It's not my thing overall, but I get why folks like my dad adore this group there's definitely something about those harmonies.
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Track List
| 1 | Monday, Monday 3:28 | 89 |
| 2 | Straight Shooter 2:58 | 85 |
| 3 | Got A Feelin' 2:53 | 78 |
| 4 | I Call Your Name 2:38 | 77 |
| 5 | Do You Wanna Dance 3:00 | 76 |
| 6 | Go Where You Wanna Go 2:29 | 78 |
| 7 | California Dreamin' 2:42 | 97 |
| 8 | Spanish Harlem 3:22 | 75 |
| 9 | Somebody Groovy 3:16 | 78 |
| 10 | Hey Girl 2:30 | 72 |
| 11 | You Baby 2:22 | 71 |
| 12 | The "In" Crowd 3:12 | 75 |
Total Length: 34 minutes
