Fanny Hill, Fanny, 1972, :42
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I've never heard of this group, and that's a shame! They deserve to be better known. With infectious harmonies and catchy hooks, they should have had more than four years in the spotlight. There's a variety of styles here. "Knock on My Door" sounds like a lost ABBA track, while "Blind Alley" is blistering Southern boogie-woogie rock, and "You've Got a Home" is all soft vocals. And there's a version of "Hey Bulldog" with new lyrics. Throughout, this album is toe-tapping, enthusiastic energy and talent! Favorite tracks: the terrific rendition of "Ain't That Peculiar" (which boasts Beatles-like harmonies and a sizzling slide guitar), "Wonderful Feeling," "Hey Bulldog," "Sound and the Fury."
