The Colours were a West-Coast Psychedelic Pop act that came together in 1967 at the request of songwriters, Jack Dalton and Gary Montgomery, two hard-working, former Motown songwriters who also penned songs for The Turtles, Nino & April and The Moon. Essentially a "studio project" Colours'epounymous album was assembled over several months in late 1967, and subsequently issued by Dot Records the following year. Dot Records, had little experience dealing with a band like Colours and thusly the album failed to explode as a result of their poor marketing. To call this an unsung gem is an understatement. Colours is a brilliant Beatlesque masterpiece that, while somewhat derivative, is rife with bouyant arrangements, strong melodic hooks and sophisticated soundscapes. From beginning to end, the album is tight and focused. Like a cross between Left Banke, The Beatles and The Moon, the band's slight Psychedelic temperment is perfectly balanced with their impeccable musicianship and pitch perfect harmonies. 01 - Bad Day At Black Rock, Baby 02 - Love Heals 03 - Helping You Out 04 - Where Is She 05 - Rather Be Me 06 - I'm Leaving 07 - Brother Lou's Lvoe Colony 08 - I Think Of Her (She's On My Mind) 09 - Lovin' 10 - Cataleptic 11 - Don't You Realize LINK
