Robert Christgau: Dean of American Rock Critics

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The Mills Brothers

  • All Time Greatest Hits [MCA, 1997] A-

Consumer Guide Reviews:

All Time Greatest Hits [MCA, 1997]
Far blander than Decca's other prerock crossovers, the Ink Spots, these sons of the barbershop cultivated normality whether they were guesting for Bing, accompanying Ella, or bringing ditties to market. The 16 songs here are as anonymous as they are memorable, just like the close blend of brothers who shared so much DNA that on record they could almost be one Mills plus overdubs. None of their army of imitators ever got near their generic sound. A-