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R&B
Release Date: 03/25/2008
The Coasters were the 1950s' (and early rock's) dominant novelty/comic R&B ensemble, benefiting from
Jerry Leiber and
Mike Stoller's lyrical wit and inspired production. They weren't simply proficient clowns;
the Coasters were a skilled vocal unit whose talents were utilized on slice-of-life narratives, prophetic youth manifestos, and even an occasional teen anthem, as well as the prototype humorous vehicles
"Yakety Yak" and
"Poison Ivy." Although
Rhino has already given them the deluxe two-disc treatment, consumers who either don't want that much
Coasters material or prefer only the hits are nicely served by this 18-track anthology. It contains every major release, plus valuable lesser-known selections such as
"Shoppin' for Clothes" and
"What About Us." ~Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
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