The Equals are fucking legends in my lexicon. Band members hailed from Jamaica, Guyana and the UK and were racially integrated in the 60's (hence their name). Coming out of London, they never garnered the appreciation they deserved in their time. 'Baby Come Back' hit number 1 in the UK, but only after being re-issued tailing it's success in The Netherlands and Germany. The Equals play R&R tinted R&B, with distinctive vocalist Derv Gordon contributing brilliant pop lyrics. 'I Get So Excited', 'Green Light', 'Black Skinned Blue Eyed Boys', 'Baby Come Back', 'Police On My Back' (later covered by The Clash) are all brilliant 60's pop tunes. Now I want to throw open the windows, letting spring air flow through the place and crank this album up.
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