Comments for Liverpool Express, The Best of Liverpool Express

In the mid-70's, Liverpool Express made some fine LPs and had hits in the UK and elsewhere notably Brazil. Their leader, Billy Kinsley has been involved in many other projects: The Merseybeats and The Pete Best Band. LEX has been doing gigs to promote the first compilation of their 3 LPs: Tracks, Dreamin, and LEX. They've added a new track, John, George, Ringo and Paul for this 16-track CD. It's appropriate that LEX pay tribute to The Beatles as their influence is so strong. Billy Kinsley has always struck me as The Man Who Wanted To Be Paul McCartney. Many of the tracks, including the hit single "You Are My Love" sound like Wings at their best. "Take It Easy With My Heart" sounds like an outtake from Imagine. The tempo changes in "Julian The Hooligan" bring Band on the Run to mind. "Margie" is a second cousin to Denny Laine's "Say You Don't Mind" with an identical arrangement. "So What" could have been one of Gilbert O'Sullivan's hits. And so on. I would have liked more originality from the band, but this is all good stuff and very well played. The photos in the CD booklet show what a friendly band this is. Very good listening indeed. The songs don't sound particularly dated and after all, McCartney called You Are My Love one of his favorite records. Spencer Leigh, Goldmine Magazine

This album is TOPS, anyone who digs 70s pop music. Around the feel of Pilot and Wings, the singer Billy Kinsley, is incredible, and the music really stands today. John George Ringo and Paul has to be their best song yet, although I really like Don't Stop The Music, which is like McCartney meets ELO (Jeff Lynne). Come on people, listen up, and look out for this album. We've waited a life-time for this! I ordered my copy at their website (www.liverpoolexpress.com). Ed