GERMAN ONLY IMPORT!! Amazing find! ONLY A FEW COPIES! The Peruvian band We All Together, though unknown beyond a core cluster of cultists, was among the prime exponents of Beatlesque pop/rock in the early `70s. Led by singer and frequent composer Carlos Guerrero, who (along with some other members) had been in the Peruvian rock band Laghonia, they released two albums (singing in English) in the first half of the `70s. These were fashioned after the lighter side of the late-`60s Beatles, particularly in the vocal harmonies, melodic tunes and sophisticated arrangements blending keyboards, acoustic guitars and electric guitars in a graceful manner. Although Lennon, McCartney, and for that matter, Harrison`s influence, show up in We All Together`s work, they had more of an affinity for McCartney`s engaging melodicism than for the other members of the Fab Four, to the point of covering some obscure, early McCartney solo tunes. "4 1/2 stars. The Beatles, and particularly McCartney, fixation is obvious; they also cover a couple of obscure numbers from Wings` Wildlife album ("Tomorrow" and "Some People Never Know"), and throw in Badfinger`s "Carry on Till Tomorrow" for good measure. Most of the album consists of original material, though, which is quite accomplished, well-arranged and melodic. What sets them apart from the leagues of other Beatle wannabes is that their song structures are usually not obviously derivative of well-known tunes by the real deal, and executed with a pretty unforced, natural ease. McCartney isn`t the only one subject to tribute; "Dear Sally" has an echoey Lennon-esque hard rock vocal right from his Phil Spector-produced era, while "Ozzy" has a mock-Harrison slide guitar part. No, it doesn`t get high marks for originality. But if you like late-`60s Beatles, early-`70s Beatle solo albums and Badfinger, you`d be a fool not to try this on for size. "-AMG
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