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Phil Spector Designing the Wall of Sound [ CD / Album ]

Phil Spector Designing the Wall of Sound

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  • Released Date: 29 Oct 2012

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take
What can we say about Phil Spector? The man who single-handedly shaped the sound of 1960s pop music, for better or for worse. "Designing the Wall of Sound" is a compilation album showcasing some of Spector's most iconic productions, featuring tracks from The Ronettes, The Crystals, and of course, The Righteous Brothers. Listening to this album is like taking a trip back in time to the days of beehive hairdos and poodle skirts. Spector's signature "Wall of Sound" technique, with its layers of lush orchestration and soaring vocals, is on full display here. It's a sound that defined an era, for better or for worse. The standout track on the album has to be The Ronettes' "Be My Baby," with its infectious beat and hauntingly beautiful vocals. It's a song that never fails to transport you back to a time of innocence and pure pop perfection. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows on this album. Spector's infamous perfectionism and erratic behaviour in the studio are well-documented, and it's impossible not to listen to these tracks without thinking about the darker side of his legacy. In the end, "Designing the Wall of Sound" is a mixed bag. On one hand, it's a celebration of some of the greatest pop music ever made. On the other hand, it's a reminder of the troubled genius behind the music. Love him or hate him, there's no denying the impact that Phil Spector had on the music world.

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