Kickin Child: Lost Columbia Album 1965
by Dion
  • Record Label: Norton
  • Release Date: May 12, 2017
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94

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

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  1. AllMusic
    May 24, 2017
    100
    Kickin’ Child not only ranks with Dion’s best (standing between career highlights "Runaround Sue" and "Abraham Martin and John"), but it's absolutely one of the greatest folk-rock records ever.
  2. Uncut
    May 24, 2017
    90
    Dion's unknown recordings are a lavish tour de force of folk-into-rock and blues-into pop. [Jul 2017, p.50]
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  3. Dusted Magazine
    May 24, 2017
    90
    Some of the finest, yet frustratingly overlooked folk rock of the era.
  5. Mojo
    May 24, 2017
    80
    [A] mini-masterpiece. [Jul 2017, p.105]
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  6. American Songwriter
    May 24, 2017
    80
    Sonically, these remasters are full of life and a youthful, vibrant crispness that make you wonder why it took 50 years for the bulk of them to make an appearance.

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  1. bimper7
    May 30, 2017
    10
    Although a couple of tracks were recorded on the Road I'm On, this album shows the pure genius of Dion. He has navigated through every eraAlthough a couple of tracks were recorded on the Road I'm On, this album shows the pure genius of Dion. He has navigated through every era since the 50's with phenomenal music and this album is a great example. The fact that this was not released in it's day is an sin. It's brilliant and stands up to the best of it's time.… Full Review »
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