A terrible attempt at recapturing glory.

This is, unfortunately, a terrible album. First things straight, this is NOT the classic lineup that people know as "The Mamas and The Papas." It is not even the lineup pictured on the cover. Instead, it is a live recording of the latest incarnation of the group, with only original leader Papa John Phillips remaining.

In the 1980's Phillips re-grouped a new version of the band (sans his ex-wife Michelle and the late Cass Elliot.) The group has since undergone many different members. What we have here is a poor recording with woefully bad singers done in the late 90's. It really is painful to hear these classic songs butchered. This should be purchased only by serious Mamas and Papas collectors, all others should do themselves a favor and buy the wonderful anthology set "Creeque Alley: The History of the Mamas and The Papas." If I had the option, I would give this disc a no star rating.