I have to presume that this is the first Alex Chilton album, as him being a member of The Box Tops. The blue-eyed soul of Chilton's singing plus the aural pleasures supplied by producer and songwriter Dan Penn makes "The Letter/Neon Rainbow" a real delight. I'm intrigued by Penn's production of the album. The orchestration is both understated and there to support Alex's vocals. I don't get the feeling that this is a band at work, but more of a singer with a remarkable writer and arranger. I love "Trains & Boats & Planes" as well as their version of "Whiter Shade of Pale." There is a mellow aspect to the vocals, and yet, it is hard to believe that Alex was a teenager at the time of these recordings. Chilton had that genius aspect in that whatever he touches on, it becomes gold. Penn and Chilton are a great working relationship.
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