The Amazing Rhythm Aces

Product Description:
Fifth album and charting release from 1979. Features, 'Love And Happiness', 'Lipstick Traces' and 'Pretty Words'. 9 tracks. Standard jewel case. 2001 release.

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Average customer rating: Aces- A definite better get it. The amazing Rythm Aces: Stacked Deck Stacked Deck/Too Stuffed to Jump BUY THIS ALBUM!!!! Better than I remember!

Two Classic Albums from The Amazing Rhythm Aces: Stacked Deck/Too Stuffed to Jump The Amazing Rhythm Aces Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Toucan Do It Too/Burning the Ballroom Down The Amazing Rhythm Aces How the Hell Do You Spell Rhythum? Absolutely Live Nothin' But The Blues ASIN: B00004TZZR Release Date: 2000-07-11

Tracks:

1. Third Rate Romance
2. The 'Ella B'
3. Life's Railway To Heaven
4. The Beautiful Lie
5. Hit The Nail On The Head
6. Who Will The Next Fool Be
7. Amazing Grace (Used To Be Her Favorite Song)
8. Anything You Want
9. My Tears Still Flow
10. Emma-Jean
11. Why Can't I Be Satisfied
12. King Of The Cowboys
13. Typical American Boy
14. If I Knew Just What To Say
15. The End Is Not In Sight (The Cowboy Tune)
16. Same Ol' Me
17. These Dreams Of Losing You
18. I'll Be Gone
19. Out Of The Snow
20. Fool For The Woman
21. A Little Italy Rag
22. Dancing The Night Away

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Substitute grits for glitz, soul for sheen, and wry humor for mythic self-regard, and the Amazing Rhythm Aces could have been the Eagles. Though they didn't fly as high commercially, the Aces' blend of rock, country, down-home rhythm & blues, and even gospel continues to satisfy on this combo reissue of the band's first two mid-'70s albums. "Third Rate Romance" remains the Memphis band's signature song and major pop hit, while "The End Is Not in Sight (The Cowboy Tune)" anticipated the changes in commercial country a couple of decades down the road. Rhythm aside, the key to the band's appeal is frontman Russell Smith, whose songs and singing transcend musical boundaries with amazing grace. --Don McLeese

Album Description

Their first albums for ABC, released in 1975 and 1976. Includes their big hit 'Third Rate Romance' and more. The two titles are, 'Stacked Deck' and 'Too Stuffed To Jump'. First time on CD. Standard jewel case. 2000 release.

Customer Reviews:

Aces- A definite better get it........2007-06-12

If you remember these...do yourself a favor.

The amazing Rythm Aces: Stacked Deck.......2007-02-19

More than a 1 Cut Wonder, some surprising stuff here and worth the price.

Stacked Deck/Too Stuffed to Jump.......2007-02-06

Too Stuffed maybe this group's best effort. And what an album it is!

BUY THIS ALBUM!!!!.......2007-01-30

Forget buying Hotel California. Set afire your copy of On The Border. Send Marshall Tucker to the back of the play list. THIS is country rock at it's finest.

Better than I remember!.......2007-01-09

This cd is timeless! Each song is just as good today as it was when first recorded. I plan to order the rest of their music right away!

Average customer rating: Almost Genius This Album Is A Ball! Great Listening Bad to the Bonegrass..

Into the Twangy First Century/Row vs. Wade Run C&W Manufacturer: Gottdiscs ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ever Call Ready Stills/Illegal Stills/Thoroughfare Gap How the Hell Do You Spell Rhythum? Roadwork Nothin' But The Blues ASIN: B000FTJE8K Release Date: 2006-07-31

Tracks:

1. Ballad Of the Burns Brothers
2. Walkin' the Dog
3. Medley: Unchained Medley: Flint Hill Special (Intro)/What'd I Say/Superstition/Stop In the Name Of Love
4. My Girl
5. Sweet Soul Music
6. Hold On I'm Comin'
7. Medley: Opus Taylor: Working In The Coal Mine/I Feel Good
8. Medley: Suite T: Wildwood Flower/In the Midnight Hour/Please, Please, Please
9. Medley: Bill's Medley: Can't Turn You Loose/I've Been Loving You Too Long
10. Itchy Twitchy Spot (Parody Of Achy Breaky Heart)
11. Let Me In
12. Medley: Hot Corn, Cold Corn/I Like It Like That
13. Reach Out, I'll Be There
14. Hold What You've Got
15. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)
16. Papa Was a Rolling Stone
17. Spanish Harlem
18. I Second That Emotion
19. Chain Of Fools
20. Bring It On Home To Me

Product Description

1. Ballad Of The Burns Brothers
2. Walkin' The Dog
3. Unchained Medley: Flint Hill Special (Intro)/What'd I Say/Superstition/Stop In..
4. My Girl
5. Sweet Soul Music
6. Hold On I'm Comin'
7. Opus Taylor: Working In The Coal Mine/I Feel Good
8. Suite T: Wildwood Flower/In The Midnight Hour/Please, Please, Please
9. Bill's Medley: Can't Turn You Loose/I've Been Loving You Too Long
10. Itchy Twitchy Spot (Parody Of Achy Breaky Heart)
11. Let Me In
12. Medley: Hot Corn Cold Corn/I Like It Like That
13. Reach Out I'll Be There
14. Hold What You've Got
15. Signed Sealed Delivered (I'm Yours)
16. Papa Was A Rolling Stone
17. Spanish Harlem
18. I Second That Emotion
19. Chain Of Fools
20. Bring It On Home To Me

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Almost Genius.......2007-04-24

I bought these when they were first released (1993 & 1994). Bought the first one "Into the Twangy-First Century" on a whim - because I recognized Russell Smith on the cover. Smith was/is the songwriter/signer for the Amazing Rhythm Aces, one of my favorite bands of all time.

I bought them and made a conscious decision to keep them in good shape thinking: "no way these oddball recordings would ever be re-issued." Glad I was wrong for you Run C&W newbies . . . welcome to the club! The musicianship is amazing. I mean, listen to this line-up:

VINCE MELMED:SINGER/SONGWRITER who has played with the Eagles, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Buffett, Dan Fogelberg, Bobby Womack, Rosanne Cash, J.D. Souther, Rita Coolidge and Danny O'Keefe.

RUSSELL SMITH: leader of the Amazing Rhythm Aces and writer of the classic song 'Third Rate Romance';

BERNIE LEADON: formerly w/ the Flying Burrito Brothers, the Eagles, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band;

JIM PHOTOGLO: prolific singer/songwriter whose most famous song may be the #1 'Fishin' In the Dark' by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

As Rug Burns would say, "'preciate it."

This Album Is A Ball!.......2007-03-26

I'm sure this album was intended as nothing more than a parody of '60s R&B music, with the humorous verse changes and anecdotes included. What transpired is a delightful version of these old standards done Bluegrass style by a very talented group of musicians. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it!

Great Listening.......2007-01-12

Greetings. I made the purchase and enjoyed listening. I took it to work, and it was an instant hit with my co-workers! We all listen to different styles of music, and we all love it! I ended up makeing a purchase of a second copy for one of my co-workers.

Not only is it, Just plain funny, but it is great to listen too at the same time. I recomend it to anyone, country music fan or not!

Bad to the Bonegrass.........2006-09-29

I bought these albums years ago, and somehow misplaced them; I can't believe that they are finally being reissued. Run C&W were doing bluegrass covers of Motown hits before it occured to anyone else; the difference is in their drive and passion for both types of music. Their music could easily descended into cornball territory if it didn't hit you so hard in the gut when you hear it. Highlights are "My Girl", "Walkin' the Dog", "Stop in the Name of Love", "Papa was a Rolling Stone" and on and on. Forget "Strummin' with the Devil"; these guys are the real Mccoy...

Average customer rating: You Gotta Love 'em. Toucan Do It Too/Burning the Ballroom Down Toucan Do It Too/Burning the Ballroom Down Why don't you own this? Tops

Toucan Do It Too/Burning the Ballroom Down The Amazing Rhythm Aces Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Two Classic Albums from The Amazing Rhythm Aces: Stacked Deck/Too Stuffed to Jump The Amazing Rhythm Aces How the Hell Do You Spell Rhythum? Absolutely Live Full House: Aces High ASIN: B00004TZZU Release Date: 2000-07-11

Tracks:

1. Never Been To The Islands (Howard & Hugh's Blues)
2. Never Been Hurt
3. Living In A World Unknown
4. Everybody's Talked Too Much
5. Last Letter Home
6. Who's Crying Now
7. Just Between You And Me And The Wall, You're A Fool
8. I'm Setting You Free
9. Geneva's Lullaby
10. Two Can Do It Too
11. Burning The Ballroom Down
12. A Jackass Gets His Oats
13. Ashes Of Love
14. All That I Had Left (With You)
15. I Pity The Mother And The Father (When The Kids Move Away)
16. Della's Long Brown Hair
17. Out Of Control
18. Red To Blue (When Dreams Come True)
19. The Spirit Walk

Product Description

1. Never Been To The Islands (Howard & Hugh's Blues)
2. Never Been Hurt
3. Living In A World Unknown
4. Everybody's Talked Too Much
5. Last Letter Home
6. Who's Crying Now
7. Just Between You And Me And The Wall, You're A Fool
8. I'm Setting You Free
9. Geneva's Lullaby
10. Two Can Do It Too
11. Burning The Ballroom Down
12. Jackass Gets His Oats, A
13. Ashes Of Love
14. All That I Had Left (With You)
15. I Pity The Mother And The Father (When The Kids Move Away)
16. Della's Long Brown Hair
17. Out Of Control
18. Red To Blue (When Dreams Come True)
19. Spirit Walk, The


Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

You Gotta Love 'em........2007-06-12

It's the sounds you remembered and loved. It's nothing you've never heard before but it's something you haven't heard in a while. Classic Aces-- what more can you say? I've still got it in vinyl but it never sounded this good.

Toucan Do It Too/Burning the Ballroom Down.......2007-02-06

Two of the top Three albums this group made. Maybe the top 2.
The musicianship heard here is rarely felt or heard today.
The only thing that was ever bad about these albums,
was they did not get publicized well enough.

Toucan Do It Too/Burning the Ballroom Down.......2006-11-06

The Amazing Rhythm Aces are still Amazing! I enjoyed them in the 70"s and now I can enjoy them again. It's great that the old albums are out on CD.

Why don't you own this?.......2005-08-21

This, fellow ARA fans, is the real thing. The recordings are clear, the production very good and the songs are just as good as we remembered. There have been other recordings released on CD which should have never seen the light of day due to terrible original recordings, but don't worry this time. These recordings are a delight!

The Combination of "Stacked Deck" and "Too Stuffed to Jump" may overwhelm some people into thinking they have all of the classic ARA music if they own that CD. This is understandable because those two albums are incredible and have both of ARA's biggest hits: "Third Rate Romace" and "Amazing Grace (Used To Be Her Favorite Song)," but "Toucan Do It Too" combined with "Burning The Ballroom Down" is just as loaded with quality songs and performances.

My all-time favorite ARA song is "Burning The Ballroom Down" because of the music and, to me more importantly, from the stream of emotions that come from the singer's perspective. Russell Smith nails this song all the way from smugness ("I know why you're here by the look in your eye") at the beginning to near-desperation ("It might have to last me forever if I don't see you again") at the end. "Never Been To The Islands" kicks things off with a laid-back style that's easy on the ears, quickly followed by Smith's soulful rendition of "Never Been Hurt" for an excellent contrast.

Again, the musical styles vary across a wide spectrum with the music fitting the lrics and they are all good. The group that was too rock for country, too country for rock and just too eclectic for anywhere else was before its time, but it's given us some great songs.

Pick this up along with another great two-album ARA CD, "Stacked Deck/Too Stuffed To Jump" and their later, self-titled CD.
If you've never heard the Amazing Rhythm Aces, how do you know if you will like them? Do you like surprisingly thoughtful and often clever lyrics? Do you like excellent musicianship? Do you enjoy being exposed to different sounding songs on the same CD? You could do a whole lot worse than this CD and it would be hard to do much better.

Tops.......2002-04-05

I came to the Aces many years after they made their first recordings, and it felt like stumbling on a gold mine or discovering at age 40 that there was such a thing as chocolate. I first heard "Burning the Ballroom Down" on a bootleg tape, driving to Dulles Airport before daylight, and it was like being transported elsewhere. This is my favorite album of the 1000+ albums I own.

Average customer rating: Amazing Rhythym Aces Aces in Their Places Great Reissue Change of line-up: change of label

The Amazing Rhythm Aces The Amazing Rhythm Aces Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Two Classic Albums from The Amazing Rhythm Aces: Stacked Deck/Too Stuffed to Jump How the Hell Do You Spell Rhythum? Toucan Do It Too/Burning the Ballroom Down Full House: Aces High Too Stuffed to Jump ASIN: B00005KIX1 Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

1. Love And Happiness
2. Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)
3. Homestead In My Heart
4. Say You Lied
5. The Lonely One
6. Pretty Words
7. If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody
8. Whispering In The Night
9. Rodrigo, Rita And Elaine

Product Description

1. Love And Happiness
2. Lipstick Traces
3. Homestead In My Heart
4. Say You Lied
5. Lonely One, The
6. Pretty Words
7. If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody
8. Whispering In The Night
9. Rodrigo, Rita & Elaine


Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Amazing Rhythym Aces.......2003-02-23

Amazing album. It is one of my all time favorites. I bought it on vinyl years ago, but couldn't find it on CD for years. A great cover of Al Green's Love and Happiness, and the emotion and longing in Whispering in the Night is so very raw and powerful.

Aces in Their Places.......2001-10-29

When I bought this album on vinyl in '79 it stayed on my turntable for a month if for no other reason than the band played so many musical styles that I couldn't cop the licks fast enough. Though Love and Happiness was a highlight of this album, the song that stole the show was Say You Lied. It should be a standard for any kid who wants to play bluegrass.

The Aces have always displayed the ability to turn a song into a masterppiece and this album is no exception. From the barroom standard of Lipstick Traces to the country-doleful Homestead to the playful exploits of a two-timer named Rodrigo this record is filled with music for everyone.

Great Reissue.......2001-08-29

This album originally came out in 1979, and it showed how much depth the Aces had developed. The reissue sound quality is great; the sound is enhanced, and the overall sonic balance is quite satisfying. It's too bad this album didn't get more airplay when it was released, because every single song is like a breath of fresh air.

Change of line-up: change of label.......2001-08-16

This is a re-issue of the 1979 Columbia album. The band had undergone a personnel change with the departure of Barry "Byrd" Burton, and his replacement Duncan Cameron certainly altered and added to, the overall sound of the band.There's not as much straight ahead Russell Smith material as on some of the Aces albums, but what there is is of the highest quality."Whispering in the night" is possibly the best, but "Say you lied" is as good. Elsewhere there are some interesting covers. The Al Green track "Love and happiness" comes out refreshed, and "If you gotta make a fool of somebody" avoids any relationship with the dreadful Freddie and the Dreamers version.Cameron co-wrote "Homestead in my Heart" and Joan Baez and Tracey Nelson get to sing background vocals.Nelson also contributes to Russell Smith's epic track "Rodrigo, Rita and Elaine". There's also selected use of the Muscle Shoals horn section.No sign here that the ARA were content to rest of their laurels. If you've got the two "twofers" you'll need this one as well. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating: A Genuine Gem!! The must own CD for your collection As Good As An Album Gets! misty eyed Buy this one!

Too Stuffed to Jump The Amazing Rhythm Aces Manufacturer: Valley ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Amazing Rhythm Aces Toucan Do It Too/Burning the Ballroom Down Nothin' But The Blues Two Classic Albums from The Amazing Rhythm Aces: Stacked Deck/Too Stuffed to Jump How the Hell Do You Spell Rhythum? ASIN: B00004TFBI Release Date: 2002-08-19

Tracks:

1. Typical American Boy
2. If I Just Knew What To Say
3. The End Is Not In Sight
4. Same Ole' Me
5. These Dreams Of Losing You
6. I'll Be Gone
7. Out Of The Snow
8. Fool For The Woman
9. A Little Italy Rag
10. Dancing The Night Away

Album Details

Features the Grammy Winning "The End is Not in Sight".

Customer Reviews:

A Genuine Gem!!.......2002-08-13

Finally,after all this time,this music made it to cd and decided to come back home!! I've been a believer of the Aces and their particular style(s) of music ever since Stacked Deck. These guys could (and still can,I've witnessed two superb concerts in the past two years)do it all. Tight playing,outstanding song writing by Russell Smith,eclectic musical styles,and above all,a real love of it all,these guys are grammy winners to boot!! I can't pick one tune that stands out on this set,the set just effortlessly flows into one fantastic piece of AMERICAN MUSIC! When all around me where listening to glitter rock,the Zep,etc,I was holding all the "ACES" and so should you!! As real and relevant now as it was then. Thanks guys!

The must own CD for your collection.......2002-01-02

This is and has been one of the best albums to come out of the Seventies music scene. While there was jazz/rock fusion this is the best recording of country swing/rock fusion there is. Put this one on your player and try to keep your feet from moving. The smile on your face will last for days as you play this over and over. The playing on all songs is fantastic and Barry Byrd Burton is the most under rated and unnoticed guitar players of all time. The cover can't be beat either. Buy this one.

As Good As An Album Gets!.......2001-04-29

This has been one of my favorite albums for 25 years! The perfect blend of Southern Rock, Memphis Blues, and Country. Russell Smith and the boys at their BEST! 'Byrd' Burton is one of the FEW who could make a Les Paul sound the way ol' Lester intended. Even the album cover is one of the top ten ever! A MUST BUY !!

misty eyed.......2001-01-18

Despite the sound quality being a little dodgy this is one of the great albums of all time. I have to admit i got a little misty eyed when I listened to Dancin the Night Away. The only version I had was a well worn tape recorded from a well worn LP so This is what I have been waiting for. I know there are a lot of great contemporary acts around but you can't beat the classics.

Buy this one!.......2000-10-04

This is a great album, but please do not take Moshes advise. Buy this one, not the two on one. The two on one does not sound that great and the artwork is not good. If you are a true ARA fan, buy Stacked Deck and Too Stuffed to Jump seperate!

Average customer rating: Aces High!!

Nothin' But The Blues Amazing Rhythm Aces Manufacturer: Sunshine Marketing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: How the Hell Do You Spell Rhythum? Two Classic Albums from The Amazing Rhythm Aces: Stacked Deck/Too Stuffed to Jump Toucan Do It Too/Burning the Ballroom Down The End Is Not in Sight Full House: Aces High ASIN: B0006BKH8S

Product Description

The latest release from this Grammy winning band features 14 brand new songs by founder & lead singer Russell Smith and includes guest appearances by Jimmy Hall & Gary Nicholson. This could be the rockin'est Aces album ever!

Customer Reviews:

Aces High!!.......2005-06-09

Here is another terrific recording by the aptly named Amazing Rhythm Aces. This "amazing" band has recorded some of the best American music produced over the past 3+ decades. Russell Smith has, in cooperation with band mates and others, written some of his best songs for this set. The songs here compare with those on "Too Stuffed To Jump", "The Amazing Rhythm Aces", and all of the other masterpieces this band has given us. I recommend this CD to all lovers of great music. You can never go wrong with the "Aces".

Average customer rating:

How the Hell Do You Spell Rhythum? The Amazing Rhythm Aces Manufacturer: Wounded Bird Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Amazing Rhythm Aces Two Classic Albums from The Amazing Rhythm Aces: Stacked Deck/Too Stuffed to Jump Toucan Do It Too/Burning the Ballroom Down Full House: Aces High Absolutely Live ASIN: B00065TZPA Release Date: 2004-11-02

Tracks:

1. What Kind of Love Is This?
2. Object of My Affection
3. You Left the Water Running
4. I Musta Died and Gone to Texas
5. Living on Borrowed Time
6. Wild Night
7. Big Ole Brew
8. Farther on Down the Road
9. I Got the Feeling
10. Give Me the Flowers While I'm Living

Average customer rating: Excellant live performance! One of the Aces' Highest

Full House: Aces High The Amazing Rhythm Aces Manufacturer: Atl Rhythm Section ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Live Albums | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: How the Hell Do You Spell Rhythum? The Amazing Rhythm Aces Toucan Do It Too/Burning the Ballroom Down Two Classic Albums from The Amazing Rhythm Aces: Stacked Deck/Too Stuffed to Jump Absolutely Live ASIN: B00008UAMP Release Date: 2006-08-07

Tracks:

1. The End Is Not In Sight (The Cowboy Tune)
2. Anything You Want
3. Who's Crying Now
4. Just Between You And Me And The Wall (You're A Fool)
5. Lipstick Traces
6. Dancing The Night Away
7. Amazing Grace (Used To Be Her Favorite Song)
8. Those Dreams Of Losing You
9. I Pity The Mother And The Father (When The Kids Move Away)
10. King Of The Cowboys
11. Third Rate Romance
12. My Tears Still Flow
13. The 'Ella B'
14. I'll Be Gone
15. Who Will The Next Fool Be
16. I'm Gonna Miss You (Like The Devil)

Customer Reviews:

Excellant live performance!.......2004-07-11

I didn't really "discover" the Aces until the early '80s after almost all of their albums were out of print. Thankfully I was able to find them all in cut-out bins and used stores. Believe me I wanted them ALL! I recommend every one. Shortly after I completed my collection of their '70s albums, they released "How the Hell Do You Spell Rythum", and WOW! as they say: "the hits just keep on comin'!" At about the same time I found an ad in the back of Rolling Stone for the double live album "Full House/Aces High", mail-order only. To make a long story short it is one of the best live albums I own. Weird thing though, the vinyl discs sound better than the CD and I have never said that about anything else I've ever heard. This is a real shame because the sound ranked right up there with the best live albums of that time period (Little Feat's "Waiting for Columbus" to name my favorite). It was MADE for compact disc. Through the head-phones it almost sounds like it was recorded off of the old vinyl album. I still give this 5 stars. It is absolutely a country, bluesy, funky, kick ass CD and you'll love it. I just hope they can remaster it someday.

One of the Aces' Highest.......2003-09-07

I am always leery of live albums because hearing a crowd in the background usually distracts me. But this album came highly recommended by a trusted source, so I took a chance on it and discovered it is possible to make a live album that's really hot. The Aces are a totally unigue band with a sound all their own and these tracks are some of their best numbers. In my mind, there are many genres of music, country, blues, rock, etc. and then there is Aces' music; a superior genre all its own. Here they've recorded perfomances at several different concerts with other great musicians added to the mix, all attended by enthusiastic audiences. When you listen to the album, it's easy to picture the The Ace's soulful lead singer, Russell Smith, having a great time with his songs, his band and his fans. I promise you will never tire of listening to this album because these are great songs delivered by the most talented of musicians with genuine emotion and heartfelt energy.

Average customer rating: The Greatest Singer You're Not Listening Too Blue-Eyed Soul An astounding album! Can't Describe It Best country soul album in years

The End Is Not in Sight Russell Smith Manufacturer: Muscle Shoals ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Two Classic Albums from The Amazing Rhythm Aces: Stacked Deck/Too Stuffed to Jump The Amazing Rhythm Aces How the Hell Do You Spell Rhythum? Toucan Do It Too/Burning the Ballroom Down Nothin' But The Blues ASIN: B00006358N Release Date: 2002-03-26

Tracks:

1. Old School
2. The King Is In His Castle
3. The Road
4. Walk These Hills
5. Look Heart, No Hands
6. Don't Go To Strangers
7. We're Gettin' Outta Here
8. What I Learned From Loving You
9. Heartbeat In The Darkness
10. Third Rate Romance
11. Jesse
12. Keep It Between The Lines
13. The End Is Not In Sight

Customer Reviews:

The Greatest Singer You're Not Listening Too.......2003-01-25

Why, in the name of all that's holy, isn't Russell Smith a contemporary country superstar and household name? He's been around for years, both as a solo act and as the voice of The Amazing Rhythm Aces. The Aces have had their moments, and ever so often Smith releases a solo album. But everytime, the mass audience greets his work with a yawn. "The End is Not is Sight" is Russell Smith's latest work and it's beautiful. This collection of mostly new material (with a few nods to the Aces with the title track and "Third Rate Romance") showcases Smith's soulful lyrics and distinctive voice. Smith's style is a dose hill-billy boogie, a dash of blue-eyed soul, a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll, all stirred up in a toe-tapping stew that's mmmmmm-mmmmmm good. Whether it's the rocking rhythms of "Jesse" and "We're Gettin' Out of Here," or the sad-sweet ballads like "Walk These Hills" and "Look Heart, No Hands," Smith nails every track. Russell Smith is the greatest singer you're not listening to right now, and you should. And so should everyone who enjoys great lyrics, great music and inimitable vocals.

Blue-Eyed Soul.......2002-11-02

Russell Smith keeps putting out great records. His latest is addictive! "Old School" opens with a sweet soulful midtempo track about a high school reunion. Russell croons with satisfaction on the acoustic "The King Is In His Castle," "He ain't got diamonds, she ain't got pearls, But God's in his heaven & all's right with their world." "The Road" wails with some tasty electric guitar. "Walk These Hills" & "Look Heart, No Hands" are ballads with pretty melodies. "We're Gettin' Outta Here" is a peppy midtempo rocker, "We'll never get outta this world alive; So we might as well have us some fun!" "What I Learned from Loving You" is a tear-in-your-beer country weeper. "Heartbeat in the Darkness" is one of my favorite tracks, a real upbeat toe tapper. "Third Rate Romance" brought to mind the version I love by Rosanne Cash as piano keys pound on this trailer park love song. "Jesse" is great outlaw rock. Russell saves the very best for last with the title track with its pulsing bass line, "Like a bird without a nest, like the stranger in the night & my soul cries out for rest & the end is not in sight." This CD is one to seek out because the songs are consistently strong. Smith varies the tempo, goes from soul to blues to country, all unified by that expressive voice. U Snooze U Lose! Wow!

An astounding album!.......2002-10-26

The luminary musicians that have been assembled to help with the production of this album are testimony to what a talent Russell Smith is. The resulting album doesn't disappoint, with a range of songs lovingly fleshed out by (mostly) sparse productions that allows the vocals of Smith to shine through. The voice is a little deeper than it was back then, but the songwriting is, if anything, better. There are some awesomely good songs here, with satisfying twists to old themes. "Old School" is a good take on cheating songs, and "The Road" reworks views about...well, the road! My favourites are "Don't go to strangers" and especially "What I learned from loving you", which as with so many of Smith's songs resonates with experiences that I can empathise with.I also enjoyed the version of "The end is not in sight", and it bears comparison with a versions that he's recorded elsewhere. A look at the musician name checks suggests that everybody down at Muscle Shoals wanted a piece of this action, including Spooner Oldham and James Hooker.Put starkly, this is an album that whatever your musical tastes you ought to think about listening to, it's that good. Oh, and by the way, there's no mention anywhere in the packaging of the Amazing Rhythm Aces!

Can't Describe It.......2002-07-09

Oh my word! This guy is just remarkable and this CD is a masterpiece. If you even remotely liked the Aces just order it now. The first five songs (all I've heard so far) are incredible. Got to see him live about a year ago and it seemed like he still had it even though the musicianship of the Aces had gotten a little thin. No such trouble here - a studio full of great players and the best singer/songwriter in the business.

Best country soul album in years.......2002-06-18

This a masterpiece of country soul...if you like Dan Penn and Music from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, you will love this..*****

Average customer rating: GREAT!!! Super release and long hoped for. great to hear ARA again, but something's missing It's like they never left After a long wait ---and they sound as good as before

Out Of The Blue The Amazing Rhythm Aces Manufacturer: Breaker Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: How the Hell Do You Spell Rhythum? Two Classic Albums from The Amazing Rhythm Aces: Stacked Deck/Too Stuffed to Jump Toucan Do It Too/Burning the Ballroom Down The End Is Not in Sight The Amazing Rhythm Aces ASIN: B000005BUP Release Date: 1997-07-01

Tracks:

1. Out Of The Blue
2. Love's On The Way
3. Waitin On Sundown
4. Cold, Cold Rain
5. Oh, Lucky Me
6. The Blue Room
7. This Time Ain't Gonna Be No Next Time
8. Out Of The Storm
9. I Feel Forever
10. One Love
11. Your Love Is Working In My Life
12. Get Down

Customer Reviews:

GREAT!!!.......1999-04-05

I love this CD but it makes me want EVEN MORE new stuff and ALL THE OLD STUFF on CD too. Especially Stacked Deck & Too Stuffed to Jump. When can we expect those?

Super release and long hoped for........1999-01-08

I am thrilled that I have found a second ARA CD. I have been a fan since early 70's and their music has been my companion on road trips especially. Great songs and great lyrics and hope that they come out with others that were recorded on albums of 70's, like Amazing Grace, Life's Railway to Heaven, King of the Cowboys, and more. Russ, hope you can do them all again!

great to hear ARA again, but something's missing.......1998-09-01

Having been a fan since "Stacked Deck" overwhelmed me in the seventies, I couldn't believe that I had stumbled across a new Amazing Rhythm Aces release on a music store computer this spring. "Out of the Blue" is a fine album (in fact I actually called Russell Smith at the number on the sleeve late one night...he was on tour; my apologies to whoever it was that I woke up).

This is a classic post "Byrd" Burton Aces collection; it doesn't have the fire of my scratchy old vinyl version of "Stacked Deck", or "Too Stuffed to Jump", but Russell Smith's voice is still incredible to hear. Russell, can you and Barry ever agree to let your long-suffering fans serve up a Five-Star Aces album, or at least get our hands on a clean "Stacked Deck" CD? That album was a groundbreaker and remains one of the finest musical achievements of its era.

It's like they never left.......1998-07-08

Russell Smith's voice still defines the Aces. Probably would be five stars if Barry Byrd Burton was on guitar but it's still an excellent album which as usual lies somewhere between pop and country, which means you'll not hear it on the radio. "Waitin' on Sundown" is right up there with the best songs they've ever done. Hope they decide to tour

After a long wait ---and they sound as good as before.......1998-06-22

I grew up listening to the Amazing Rhythm Aces and had wondered what had happened to them. This is the way they always sounded. The sound is just as it was---new lyrics same sounds. The old songs are gone ( actually Gone as in they dont exist) so it is nice to hear the same sound but with new lyrics. The singer sounds about the same as he did so many years ago. I do reccomment this to anyone who enjoyed To stuffed to Jump...in my opinion their best album

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