Today, the so-called British Invasion of the ’60s is remembered primarily for its flagship band, The Beatles. Another English group called The Animals—widely known for their international hit version of the folk song “House of the Rising Sun”—are unfortunately obscured by the long shadow of the former, but their screaming fans knew and loved The Animals’s gritty rock. Their raw, mature music could make other invading British bands sound like children. The rich and versatile voice of singer Eric Burdon gives “Gin House Blues,” their homage to Bessie Smith, a no-nonsense wail that recalls the bluesmen who came before them.
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