It took about five years for to get from the fourth volume to the fifth one in its series, but this 2005 compilation upholds the high standards set by its predecessors. The two-dozen tracks represent '60s at its most accessible and dance-oriented, often (though not always) emphasizing groovy organ parts and swinging piano, and mixing instrumentals with some vocal numbers. It's not the kind of stuff they'll teach in history courses, but as for fun modern with a liberal does of , , and influences, it's hard to beat. As per 's formula, although a bunch of the names are well known ( ), none of the tracks selected by these artists are overly familiar. As for the rest of the cuts (save 's ), it's doubtful that many outside hardcore collectors of this stuff have heard them. That doesn't mean, however, that the numbers by the relative unknowns are inferior, and in fact, some of them rate among the disc's highlights. offers some ultra-tense, ultra-tight spooky choked organ; has some real hot organ/ guitar interplay; and can't fail to evoke the most -oriented side of mid-'60s mod Swinging London. Of the other sides, ' which predates his famous hit by a good five years, is a near-instrumental with garage (if such a term exists) organ that shows a much different side of his music. ~ Richie Unterberger