The Bangles

“The Essential Bangles” (Columbia)

Girl pop wasn’t always today’s generic and brainless pap. Exhibit A: The Bangles, perhaps the last great girl group, chock full of wit, personality, and real voices. This one-CD retrospective includes 15 tracks, including all the greatest hits plus a fair sampling of their back catalog highlighting the group’s diverse styles – including retro-‘60s psychedelia, soul, ‘80s new wave and power pop, all tied together by their infectious vocals and harmonies, smart production and impeccable song choices. [4/11/04 ]


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