The Best of The Animals

by The Animals

Released: February 09, 1966

Rock, blues rock, British R&B

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"The Best of The Animals" is a compilation album by the British rock band The Animals, released in 1966. The album showcases the band's strongest material from their first few years in the music industry. Formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1962, The Animals were a major part of the British Invasion.

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With a gritty, bluesy sound, they distinguished themselves…

With a gritty, bluesy sound, they distinguished themselves from their contemporaries with hits like "The House of the Rising Sun" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", both of which are featured on this compilation album.

"The Best of The Animals" was released through…

"The Best of The Animals" was released through MGM Records, one of the band's multiple record label partners during their early years.

Featuring 11 tracks, this album represents the unrefined…

Featuring 11 tracks, this album represents the unrefined sound of the group, and its 60s influence is clear.

Despite the passage of time since its release…

Despite the passage of time since its release, "The Best of The Animals" remains a staple within many classic rock fans' collections.

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The record also includes other chart-topping singles like "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" and "It's My Life." This album not only captures The Animals at their peak, but it also represents a key moment in the evolution of rock music, providing strong evidence for their influence on the genre.

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Formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1962, The Animals were a major part of the British Invasion. With a gritty, bluesy sound, they distinguished themselves from their contemporaries with hits like "The House of the Rising Sun" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", both of which are featured on this compilation album.

"The Best of The Animals" was released through MGM Records, one of the band's multiple record label partners during their early years. Featuring 11 tracks, this album represents the unrefined sound of the group, and its 60s influence is clear. Despite the passage of time since its release, "The Best of The Animals" remains a staple within many classic rock fans' collections.