The Turtles - The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands

Though The Turtles were rightfully known as an excellent pop-rock singles band, on this recording they let loose on humor, which was part of their act from the beginning. On the outside cover the group is dressed in conservative suits and bow ties, yet on the inside the group is clad in, shall it be tastefully said, less traditional attire. The Turtles (who wrote nine of the 12 songs on the original LP, two songs being added to the CD) basically mock the entire spectrum of music on this album, though elements of their pop-rock sound are contained even in the most country, psychedelic, and R&B elements of the music presented here. Read More