Released 60 years ago
The Best of The Animals
The Animals · 1966
33 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · R&B
Fierce blues-infused rock rhythms intertwine with soulful vocals, capturing the raw spirit of the 1960s music revolution.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- upbeat tracks for sing-alongs
- steady energy for gatherings
- short bursts of nostalgia
- fierce rhythms for dance parties
Maybe skip if you want
- slow, reflective listening preferences
- long, sprawling album commitments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1966, The Animals had established themselves as a leading force in the British Invasion, following their breakout hit 'House of the Rising Sun' in 1964. 'The Best of The Animals' came at a time when they were transitioning from chart-topping hits to exploring more ambitious musical directions, solidifying their legacy with a compilation that showcased their most impactful tracks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Yardbirds· The Rolling Stones· Eric Burdon & the Animals
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It’s My Life 3:09
- 2 Gonna Send You Back to Walker 2:20
- 3 Bring It On Home to Me 2:40
- 4 I’m Mad 4:15
- 5 House of the Rising Sun 4:29
- 6 We Gotta Get Out of This Place 3:17
- 7 Boom Boom 2:57
- 8 I’m in Love Again 2:59
- 9 Roberta 2:04
- 10 I’m Crying 2:30
- 11 Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood 2:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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