The Mamas & the Papas - The Singles+

This low-priced two-CD set from Holland is a nice idea executed reasonably well, a sort of low-rent version of the more expensive and thorough domestic Creeque Alley compilation, combining 24 of the group's singles in release order along with solo sides by Cass Elliot, John Phillips, and Michelle Phillips. For reasons best understood by the producers, Denny Doherty's solo career was ignored in compiling this 42-song collection. Not ignored was the sound quality, which is very good, making use of the most recent remasterings of the group's repertory. Read More