EW's GRADE
A-

Details Lead Performance: Various Artists; Genre: Reissues

Whether you consider the girl groups of the pre-Beatles '60s old-fashioned or early rock feminists, there's no denying the charm, the craft, or the fun of the music here. While the classic Phil Spector and Motown productions are missing from Growin' Up Too Fast: The Girl Group Anthology, there are enough hits by the Shangri-las, the Angels, and Lesley Gore, plus gems from forgotten groups like the Honeybees, to satisfy both neophytes and fans. A-

Originally posted Jun 28, 1996 Published in issue #333-334 Jun 28, 1996 Order article reprints

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