The Remains

Reviews

The Remains The Remains 2xLP

One of the greatest US ’60s bands gets reissued yet again (third time?). The first album contains all the tracks from their awesome ’66 LP, as well as all the 45 tracks from their heyday. The second disc contains mostly studio outtakes, only one of which (“I’m a Man”) really matches their pinnacles. Definitely worth snagging, for great R’n’B-based powerhouse rock ’n’ roll Á  la early STONES, KINKS, BEATLES.

The Remains Live in Boston LP

These tapes have been rumored to exist (and been lost) for years, but, miracle of miracles, at last they’ve been located and pressed. The remains were perhaps the hottest US band of the British Invasion type in the ’60s, yet never got the recognition they deserved and split up. This album showcases their strong points—early Jaggeresque vocals, soaring punky guitar work, and an incredible rhythm section; only one track, the bluesy “Gonna Move,” is boring.