The Gestures The Gestures (CD)

(Sundazed) 18 tracks, digisleeve -

Phenomenal 60's garage from Minnesota's Gestures! Along with several other chart-toppers from the Twin Cities, "Run, Run, Run" by The Gestures became a national hit and even made it onto Kaye's legendary 1972 Nuggets compilation.

Full of shimmering guitars, opulent harmonies and good ol' rock 'n' roll, the band limited themselves to a handful of singles before going their separate ways. Here you'll find a complete LP of the Gestures on vinyl, all killer without filler! In California, the Gestures were particularly well received, perhaps because "Run, Run, Run" had the ease, hook and infectious drive of California surf and autoband hits. Record World's Hot Picks column called it a surf-like sound that should endear them to teenagers. The Slice is a driving ditty.

Cash Box said Gestures' bow was a hard-rocking, Liverpool-sounding affair.... powerful instrumental support on this haunting contribution. The smooth sounding uptempo undercut provides a complete change of pace. "Run, Run, Run" reached #1 in the Twin Cities, #3 in Los Angeles, #1 in New York and #3-5 in Oklahoma City. It reached the top of the local C&N Sales Jukebox chart, made Billboard Magazine's Top 40, and, as mentioned earlier, was even played on the bandstand. It was right up there with records by the Hondells, Gene Pitney, Jay & the Americans, and all the early British bands - including the Beatles." - Dale Menton (of The Gestures)