The Shanes - Let Them Show You The Anthology (1964-67) (Compilation, 2014)

Groovy sounds from 60s Sweden – one of that scene's most happening bands at the time, and a combo who should have broke bigger on the global scene – given that all their lyrics are in English! The collection brings together singles and album tracks The Shanes recorded for Columbia over the span of a few years – music that starts with a straighter garagey blend of organ and guitar, then really takes off near the end with some much headier guitar parts, and more thoughtful lyrics – making the second half of the CD an especially great musical discovery! The package features 22 tracks in all, with notes on the group – and titles include "Don't Try To Make A Fool Of Me", "I Won't Untie You", "I've Got It Bad", "Where Can She Be", "Blue Feeling", "My Lover Baby", "The Shanegang", "Let Me Show You Who I Am", and "She's Ashamed Of Me".
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2014 collection from the Swedish band. The Shanes - alongside Hep Stars, Ola & Janglers and Tages - were one of Sweden's big four '60s bands. More than a Swedish Yardbirds, from roughly hewn R&B to pop, they retained an edge which always thrilled. They had the longest hair of any of Sweden's bands and were dubbed 'degenerate' by the Swedish press. LET THEM SHOW YOU: THE ANTHOLOGY 1964-67 takes it's picks from The Shanes' golden years, from 1964's growling 'Let Me Show You Who I Am' to the classic pop of 1967's Abbey Road-recorded 'Chris Craft No. 9'. This release is the first Shanes collection to be issued outside Sweden.