Uneven but intriguing 1966 collection, most of it previously unreleased. The first half-dozen sides are the best, full of ringing West Side-styled guitar licks by
Mighty Joe Young and
Jody Williams and
Arnold's insinuating vocals (he rocks "Baby Jane" with a
Chuck Berry-inspired fury). An odd drumless trio backs
Arnold on the next seven selections, which get a little sloppy at times but retain period interest nonetheless. ~ Bill Dahl