The Shakers “Break It All” on Audio Fidelity Records. (1965)

“It’s often difficult to remember just how all-encompassing the Beatles influence was. How the release of the film “A Hard Days Night” instantly revolutionized teenagers and their bands all over the world. Stories of groups like the Byrds emerging from the movie theater with new found direction are well known, and the impact of the British Invasion on other parts of the world (Europe, Japan, Australia) is fairly well established, as well.

But South America is different. One would be hard-pressed to name a band of international fame that sprouted from the original Beatles seed. Unless, of course, you happen to have a copy (original or much bootlegged) of The Shakers 1966 US LP release, “Break It All,” or by some quirk picked up one of their original LPs from EMI Argentina, or the early 90s CD collection from EMI Brazil. All rather obscure on US soil.

The Los Shakers debut LP, each a letter-perfect homage to the sound of a Hard Days Night, Beatles For Sale, and Help. Particularly impressive is that while the heart and soul of these songs are derivative of Liverpool pop, the overall effect is a unique group sound. These songs don’t sound like the Beatles – they sound like Los Shakers, and in turn, Los Shakers sound like a band who studied the Beatles records very, very carefully.” – Amazon

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