Roll On [Import]

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Having outgrown their Stray Cats and Green Day phases, the Living End join forces with Midnight Oil and Silverchair producer Nick Launay for an album that firmly establishes them as Australia's Great Rock Hope. Like late, great power-pop revivalists Material Issue (to whom the chorus of "Dirty Man" bears a more than passing resemblance), this Melbourne power trio fully justifies their plundering of past musical forms thanks to enthusiasm, chops, and songwriting talent. From the fist-in-the-air populism of its title track to the anthemic "Silent Victory" (which Launay gives the full Midnight Oil treatment), Roll On signals the Living End's readiness for an international pop overthrow. --Bill Forman

Product Description
Long awaited sophomore album for the Aussie punkabilly act. One of the '25 Most Anticipated Albums of 2001' according to Alternative Press. Includes the first single 'Pictures In The Mirror'. U.S. release isn't scheduled until February 2001. Standard jewel case. 2000 release.

Roll On,The Living End,EMI Int'l,Alternative Pop/Rock,Pop,Punk Revival,Rock,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Raw, relentless Stones A MASTERPIECE! ONE OF THE GREATEST ALBUMS EVER MADE! Timeless, and even better (!) than I remembered Exile on my street Maybe the best

Exile on Main St. The Rolling Stones Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sticky Fingers Let It Bleed [DSD] Beggars Banquet Some Girls Goats Head Soup ASIN: B000000W5L Release Date: 1994-07-26

Tracks:

1. Rocks Off
2. Rip This Joint
3. Shake Your Hips
4. Casino Boogie
5. Tumbling Dice
6. Sweet Virginia
7. Torn And Frayed
8. Sweet Black Angel
9. Loving Cup
10. Happy
11. Turd On The Run
12. Ventilator Blues
13. I Just Want To See His Face
14. Let It Loose
15. All Down The Line
16. Stop Breaking Down
17. Shine A Light
18. Soul Survivor

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From the swaggering frustration in the first song ("I only get my rocks off while I'm sleeping," Mick Jagger sings in the hyper "Rocks Off"), the Stones speed through familiar neighborhoods of country, blues, and R&B on Exile. They never even bother to stop when they've crashed into something. They don't leap into new worlds so much as master the old ones, turning Slim Harpo's blues obscurity "Hip Shake" into a harp-and-piano steamroller and setting spines a-cracking in "Ventilator Blues." Both "Tumbling Dice" and Keith Richards's "Happy" have become hits, but the 1972 album is most notable for its overall murky adrenaline. --Steve Knopper

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Before Keith Richards's bad habits took over for a time in the mid-'70s, his work ethic was quite high. Stories abound of the long, if somewhat off-schedule, hours he spent working on this classic album in the basement of his home in France. Hanging together as much because of great songwriting ("Rocks Off," "Soul Survivor") as its fabled grungy atmosphere, Exile caps the Stones' great 1968-'72 run with a force that belies their supposed spiritual tiredness. What some of these songs are about is anybody's guess--Keith claims "Ventilator Blues" was inspired by a grate, while the song plays like an ode to a pistol--but that's just part of this album's hazy game. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Raw, relentless Stones.......2007-07-16

I was imagining this is to be the Stones' "White Album", right? - a double album which coulda made an incredible single album. A big reason it's not is that the Beatles' opus was wildly eclectic, with 1930s crooners, art songs, even garage music. This '72 effort, with all the verbiage about rediscovered echoey dungeons in somewhere in France, has a very consistent sound, thanks to the Glimmer Twins and all their good friends (Bobby Keys, Jim Price, Bill Plummer, et. al.). Gotta say, though, there are some tentative "B-side" quality cuts, and it's to their credit that the Stones open the double-album with one of them, "Rocks Off". Let's see, we'll also put "Casino Boogie", "Ventilator Blues" on the shelf....just kidding.
"Rip This Joint" was probably the best pure R & R song for that whole year, despite the high profiles that year of '50s originators like Ricky Nelson ("Garden Party"), Chuck Berry ("My Ding-A-Ling" and "Reelin' And Rockin'), Elvis Presley ("Burning Love"), and Little Richard ("Rockin' With The King" - Canned Heat with LR). When it came to roots music, they could do it better than all of them (except for when Richard showed up with his full band, at that time).
They proved they understood the blues, too, delivering on Slimp Harpo's "Shake Your Hips" (saw Mr. Penniman perform it in Trenton, NJ, in 2003 - did he dig the Stones' version?). "Turd On The Run", despite the lousy title, brings 'em back to the '60s and their many Bo Diddley "tributes", this one takes off like an SUV leaving the parking lot of a New Jersey community college at 6pm on a Friday, and never slows down.
Now to the real heavyweights, and you can name 'em, "Tumbling Dice", the super hit; "Sweet Black Angel", a beautiful folk-blues said to have been written about Activist Angela Davis; "Happy", still sounding great.
"Shine A Light", featuring Billy Preston, re-emerges with even more brightness. A real gem, which should have proven to be a true Pop perennial.
"Sweet Virginia", almost straight ahead Country, also warrants reappraisal as an almost "lost" artifact.
Small criticism: voices are mixed too far back; this together with the occasional monochromatic sound image, can put the listener on edge.
I guess it's in the spirit of serious bluesmen, combing that dank and dusty basement overseas for some scent of the American Delta.

A MASTERPIECE! ONE OF THE GREATEST ALBUMS EVER MADE!.......2007-07-10

This is such an incredible two album set. From the opening guitar lick of "Rocks Off" to the final strum in "Soul Survivor" we know we have just listened to a amazing collection of music! This is not a hits album by any stretch! It is a record that sounds great from start to finish or picking random cuts. I am a musician and I have been a DJ in past years in clubs and pubs. I always got a great response from the hip customers when I would throw in "Casino Boogie" or "All Down The Line" in at the local pub. What some folks don't understand is how many different sounding songs are on this album! Most groups today have one or two songs and they just keep regurgitating them out over and over again to fill album after album. This is the my favorite Stones album and it doesn't even contain my favorite Stones song! A timeless classic!

Timeless, and even better (!) than I remembered.......2007-07-03

You know, I haven't visited this album in a long time; it has been one of my very favorite works of art since its release in '72, but it seemed like one of those things that might have been played out for me. I've been helping my wife load her iPod with things I think are essential, and naturally this came to mind, so in the process I gave it another spin. To say that I am reinfatuated is an understatement, which gives rise to this review. "Exile" is just such a work of uncommon depth and maturity and desperation and joy and carnality and the whole nine yards that it is nearly staggering. Plus it rocks harder than you ever will. Don't listen to haters who bemoan its lack of hits; it flows like nothing else...best digested as a whole. And anyways, "Tumbling Dice" was a certifiable hit back in the day; I know, I was alive then, and it was an indelible part of the soundtrack of the summer of '72. This listen brought me back to my very first needle drop on "Rocks Off" in '72 when I was 13 years old. From the first whomp of Charlie's drums I remember it as being a life-changing experience that gave me some idea of what adult music and life was all about. And the power and glory of this record is such that I have always been mystified over the critical response alluding to the allegedly murky mix, etc. To me it simply sounds like the perfect example of what rock and roll is supposed to sound like, and when words and phrases emerge from the mix they're almost always a surprise, even after thirty-five years. This record is proof positive of the enduring greatness of the Stones, and is to my ears their finest hour, and then some.

Quick question: My CD version of this is an original CBS era iteration (bought it like in '87-88), and it still sounds pretty good to me, even with the undoubted advances in mastering since then. Is this relatively newer Virgin version a BIG BIG BIG sonic upgrade, or just a sonic uptick? Thanks!

Exile on my street.......2007-05-30

Exile on main street is one of the best. With a variety of styles it nrver drags. Great songs like Let it loose, Shine a light. Rocks Off, Soul Surivor Tumbling Dice and Ventilator Blues is a paint peeler. Sweet Virginia and Torn and Frayed are good country.Stop Breaking down and shake your Hips are good blues, good slide on stop Breaking Down Texas blues on Shake your Hips. Sweet Black Angel is great reggae.

Maybe the best .......2007-05-11

This is just great..
Keith, Mick, Mick, and Nicky are at their best.

Average customer rating: oldies that are hard to find. Disappointing The Search Is Over Glad to find Eric Records Production of Old R&R Tunes

Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 6: More 60's Classics Various Artists Manufacturer: Eric Collection ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hard To Find 45s on CD, Volume 7: More 60's Classics Hard To Find 45s On CD, Volume 2: 1961-1964 Hard To Find 45s On CD, Volume 5: 60's Pop Classics Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 8: 70's Pop Classics Dick Bartley Presents: One Hit Wonders of the '60s, Vol. 1 ASIN: B00005Q6Q4 Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

1. Lightnin' Strikes - Lou Christie
2. Every Day I Have To Cry - Steve Alaimo
3. Everybody - Tommy Roe
4. Tobacco Road - Nashville Teens
5. Black Is Black - Los Bravos
6. My Boy Lollipop - Millie Small
7. Hold Me Tight - Johnny Nash
8. Pata Pata - Miriam Makeba (Stereo Single Version)
9. Nothing But A Heartache - The Flirtations
10. (Just Like) Romeo & Juliet - The Reflections
11. (Down At) Papa Joe's - The Dixiebelles
12. A Kookie Little Paradise - Jo Ann Campbell (Stereo CD Debut)
13. Sailor (Your Home Is The Sea)- Lolita (Stereo U.S. Single Version)
14. Rumors - Johnny Crawford
15. Laurie (Strange Things Happen) - Dickey Lee
16. I'm Leaving It Up To You - Dale & Grace
17. Walk Away Renee - The Left Banke
18. Master Jack - Four Jacks And A Jill (Original Mono Single Version)
19. Witchi Tai To - Everything Is Everything
20. Guantanamera - The Sandpipers
21. The More I See You - Chris Montez

Album Description

21 really hard-to-find HIGH-CHARTING HITS! Seventeen of these songs made the Top 20. All tracks digitally mastered from the best available analog sources (master tapes in most cases), all but 7 in TRUE STEREO! Detailed 8-page booklet. A must for collectors & sixties enthusiasts.

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Volume 6 in the Eric Records series features 21 hard-to-find high-charting Sixties Classics, most in stereo, all superbly mastered from the absolute best sources available! These never sounded better! Detailed 8-page booklet. A must for any serious Sixties enthusiast. Includes the songs 'My Boy Lollipop' Millie Small; 'Hold Me Tight' Johnny Nash; 'A Kookie Little Paradise' Jo Ann Campbell (first time on CD!); 'Sailor' Lolita (first-time stereo, single version!); 'Witchi Tai To' Everything Is Everything; 'Laurie (Strange Things Happen)' Dickey Lee; 'Master Jack' Four Jacks & a Jill (mono single version); 'Every Day I Have to Cry' Steve Alaimo; '(Just Like) Romeo & Juliet' Reflections; '(Down at) Papa Joe's' Dixiebelles; 'Nothing but a Heartache' Flirtations and more.

Customer Reviews:

oldies that are hard to find........2007-07-13

Thank you so much for sending me the CD's. They are great and I have been playing them over and over again. I have had so much trouble finding them and I am greatful I have found this website and I do plan to order some more in the future.
Amy

Disappointing.......2007-05-26

There are really only two tunes on this album that are both hard to find a desirable, and I bought it for the rarer of the two- Jim Pepper's great "Witchi Tai To" from the long out-of-print album, "Pepper's Pow Wow."

Unfortunately I was terribly disappointed to discover that the version presented here is a very short 2 minute and 55 second version, without the introductory chant. Luckily the version of Miriam Makeba's "Pata Pata" presented here was also one I wanted for my collection, but that's a lot to pay for one song.

As for the other sings on the disk- a few are winner, most are forgettable, and one- "Papa Joe's"- was incredibly annoying when I originally heard it on the radio, and time has not changed my opinion!

The Search Is Over.......2007-01-10

This cd contains a lot of tracks that I had been searching for in second hand shops but was told I would never find them by the less than helpful sales staff.The songs were all on this one cd.

Glad to find.......2006-11-10

For a month, XM radio counted down every charting song from the 40's to the present. Quite ambitious, and an incredible listen. I here this song I love, but didn't get the name. A week later I purchase this CD and "Witchi Tai To" is on the CD. Great luck for me. "My Boy Lollipop," "Black is Black," "Tobacco Road" - all great songs. Okay, Lollipop isn't a great song, but it's hilariously fun.

Eric Records Production of Old R&R Tunes.......2006-02-01

This disc provided me with some long sought after tunes from my youth. Typically the disc contains songs I tolerated, a few I never heard of, However, the producers sought to include songs which mean something to many.

Average customer rating: 4th time around...still love it one bad long cut Can't go wrong 3.75 Stars- Brilliant, at times. A Masterpiece

Blonde on Blonde Bob Dylan Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Highway 61 Revisited Blood on the Tracks Bringing It All Back Home The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan The Times They Are A-Changin' ASIN: B00026WU8M Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

1. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
2. Pledging My Time
3. Visions Of Johanna
4. One Of Us Must Know (Sooner Or Later)
5. I Want You
6. Stuck Inside Of A Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again
7. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
8. Just Like A Women
9. Most Likely You Go Your Way I'll Go Mine
10. Temporary Like Achilles
11. Absolutely Sweet Marie
12. 4th Time Around
13. Obviously 5 Believers
14. Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands

Customer Reviews:

4th time around...still love it.......2007-07-03

This was my favorite Dylan album after "Oh Mercy" and before "Blood on the Tracks" was. I think "4th Time Around" or "Sooner or Later" are my favorites; but really all songs on hear are good. I will note though that I didn't like "Most Likely You'll go your way and I'll go Mine" at first but I love it now, and I don't really like Leopard Skin Pill Box Hat" much anymore.
Dylan Proves with this album that he is as relevant and fresh now as he was years ago. No Dylan fan should go without this, or any "Music fan" for that matter.

one bad long cut.......2007-06-27

blonde on blonde is along with bringing it all back home and highway 61 revisited dylans major claim to poetical genius. he never attained these wild heights again. sad eyed lady of the lowlands, which encompasses one whole side of a double cd, is a real downer and a flop. it goes on and on with no real great melody and platitudinous lyrics. dylan wrote it too fast in the chelsea hotel and it just doesn't work in any shape or form. aside from that, the whole cd is a work of a genius which really rocks. look out especially for visions of johanna and absolutely sweet marie which george harrison ripped into in dylan's 30th anniversary concert.

Can't go wrong.......2007-05-12

One of Bob Dylan's greatest albums. Can't go wrong with this purchase!

3.75 Stars- Brilliant, at times........2007-03-16

These days, just about any music critic worth their weight in subscription fees will tell you that Blonde on Blonde is the one, the only, the end-all be-all greatest album of Bob Dylan's career, and therefore one of the four or five greatest records ever made by anyone, anywhere. They point to songs such as "Visions of Johanna," "I Want You," and "Just Like A Woman" as proof of that, while reminding us that this is also Dylan's most "ambitious" album, making note of the fact that this was one of the first double LPs ever released. I take that practice as proof that you should never take those folks too seriously.

Don't get me wrong. Blonde on Blonde is by no means a bad album. In fact, thanks in part to the afformentioned three songs- especially "Visions of Johnna," which is easily one of the greatest songs of the Sixties- Blonde on Blonde really is a wonderful record. It has plenty of superb moments: "Pledging My Time" is an excellent blues number, with some of Zimmy's most wonderfully twisted lyrics. "One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later)" is a fantastic ballad, drenched in swelling organs, ernest vocals, and a downright magestic chorus. "Stuck Inside of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again" is a brilliant surrealist ramble in the vein of "Tombstone Blues," while "Most Likely You Go Your Way And I Go Mine" and "Absolutely Sweet Marie" are two of Bob's most underrated rockers.

Elsewhere, however, Blonde on Blonde is soaked in mediocrity; "Temporary Like Achilles" is a decent-at-best stab at slow-burning country. After the barrroom novelty of the music wears off, the song just drags and ambles its way past the five-minute mark. "Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat" contains a few decent blues licks (the guitars actually sound really good in this song), and some reasonably funny lyrics, (one of my favorites on the whole album is "I asked doctor if I could see you/ It's bad for your health he said/ Yes, I disobayed his/ I came to see you but I found him there instead") but is on the whole a pretty dull number, full of verses that go absoltely nowhere and bogged down by a cliched song structure. "Obviously 5 Believers" is a bland, boring rocker. "Fourth Time Around" is Bob's practical joke on John Lennon (the similarity to "Norwegian Wood" are entirely intentional), and although it's a fairly good comedic folk ballad, it's got nothing on its Fab Four counterpart. "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35," one of the most beloved tracks on this album, has never really done anything for me- sure, it's a fun song, but not more so than anything else that Dylan has recorded, or even more so than anything else on this album ("Absolutely Sweet Marie" and "Most Likely..." are blasts). Plus, the lyrics are terrible- Bob basically just repeats variations on one joke that isn't even funny the first time, culminating in insufferabl refrains of "everybody must get stoned!" "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands" could have been a wonderful song if it wasn't so darn long and monotonous- which is a pity, considering that Bob is usually great at writing lengthy songs that hold your interests all the way through.

Certainly, Blonde on Blonde is an ambitious album. Dylan's lyrics are miles and miles away from the typical boy-meets-girl fare that populated the pop radio stations of the time. Musically, it takes the experimentation of Bringing it All Back Home and Highway 61 Revisited a few thousand steps further- Bob seamlessly combines folk, blues, country, and rock 'n' roll, often in the course of one song. Plus, Blonde on Blonde was one of the first double LPs ever released (alongside Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention's debut, Freak Out!), which shows that people were beginning to think of albums as complete artistic statements rather than just a collection of one or two singles and a bunch of filler. As such, Blonde on Blonde is an incredibly important moment in the evolution of rock, and its influence can still be felt today. However, influence and importance do not make a great album- that takes great music, and Blonde on Blonde only meets half of its quota.

Still, the best tunes here truly are masterpieces- most artists would be so lucky to just write a song half as good as "I Want You" once in the course of their careers. And because of that, anyone who cares about rock and roll (especially Dylan fans) should not be without Blonde on Blonde. However, don't expect the greatest thing ever recorded. Highway 61 Revisited and Blood on the Tracks are better candidates for that.

A Masterpiece.......2007-03-08

Did a previous reviewer actually spend all that time talking about Dylan's voice? Is there a person on the planet who doesn't already know Dylan's voice isn't "good"? I don't think saying it's "an acquired taste" is being an apologist, it's the truth.

There's not a weak track on this album, and even if you aren't listening intently to the lyrics and the melodies, it'll still run you through the gamut of human emotions and leave you ready to go through it all again.

Average customer rating: Great CD - Very happy with purchase Oldies Hard to find 45's on CD Great CD A Lot of Quality for a Bargain Price

Hard To Find 45s On CD, Volume 2: 1961-1964 Various Artists Manufacturer: Eric Collection ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Girl Groups | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hard To Find 45s on CD, Volume 7: More 60's Classics Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 6: More 60's Classics Hard To Find 45s On CD, Volume 5: 60's Pop Classics Dick Bartley Presents: One Hit Wonders of the '60s, Vol. 1 Hard to Find 45s on CD: Pop & Country Classics ASIN: B000005HOU Release Date: 1996-09-15

Tracks:

1. Wooden Heart - Joe Dowell
2. I Really Love You - The Stereos
3. Foot Stomping, Part I - The Flares
4. Lover Please - Clyde McPhatter
5. Dear One - Larry Finnegan
6. I Wish That We Were Married - Ronnie & The Hi-Lites
7. Theme From Dr. Kildare (3 Stars Will Shine Tonight) - Richard Chamberlain
8. Little Red Rented Rowboat - Joe Dowell
9. Patches - Dickey Lee
10. Bobby's Girl - Marcie Blane
11. I Saw Linda Yesterday - Dickey Lee
12. I Will Follow Him (Chariot) - Little Peggy March
13. Young Lovers - Paul & Paula
14. Sugar Shack - J. Gilmer & The Fireballs
15. You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry - The Caravelles
16. Dominique - Singing Nun
17. Popsicles And Icicles - The Murmaids
18. Navy Blue - Diane Renay
19. Diane - The Bachelors
20. LIttle Honda - The Hondells
21. The Wedding - Julie Rogers

Customer Reviews:

Great CD - Very happy with purchase.......2007-07-01

With the exception of 'I Really Love You' (I don't remember this one) I'm happy with the rest of the songs. The only thing they're missing are the hiss and pop of the old 45's. These are from the early 60 and the chart numbers (on the back of the case) show they were all in the top 30, mand 10 or higher. I'm going to wear the grooves out on this CD :-)

Oldies.......2007-05-15

The CD was everything I wanted and more you hear the song's a fraction of the time on the radio

Hard to find 45's on CD.......2007-04-07

This is a really great CD!! I didn't know how to find these songs without my old 45's. The CD was in excellent condition and delivered on time as promised.

Great CD.......2007-01-17

Along with the one song I've been looking for, this has a lot of great songs.

A Lot of Quality for a Bargain Price.......2006-08-01

I received the 45's On CD Vol 2: 1961-1964, and already looking for more of these lost gems. Some of the songs I had on 45's which had worn with age and use. Now I can have the songs I grew up with forever on CD. Love it!! Bring out more of 'em.

Average customer rating: Great album but you haven't heard it till you heard in mono. A perfect starting point. Double Albums (Even from the Best) Ought To Be Banned They'll Stone Ya If Ya Don't Like This Release! made me appreciate bob dylan

Blonde on Blonde Bob Dylan Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Highway 61 Revisited Blood on the Tracks The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Bringing It All Back Home The Times They Are A-Changin' ASIN: B0000C8AVU Release Date: 2003-09-16

Tracks:

1. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
2. Pledging My Time
3. Visions of Johanna
4. One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later)
5. I Want You
6. Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again
7. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
8. Just Like a Woman
9. Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine
10. Temporary Like Achilles
11. Absolutely Sweet Marie
12. 4th Time Around
13. Obviously 5 Believers
14. Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands

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Considered an unprecedented magnum opus when it arrived on two records in May of 1966 (1997's Time out of Mind is actually only about a minute shorter), Blonde on Blonde featured Dylan continuing to demonstrate remarkable powers over the course of 14 new numbers. Working in Nashville with session men and a few conscripted recruits (Al Kooper, Robbie Robertson), Dylan continued to bend minds with his warped lyrics and phrasing. Even dashed-off numbers such as "Obviously 5 Believers" and "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35" contribute to the crazed, fun-house ambiance. Dylan will never be this wild again. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Great album but you haven't heard it till you heard in mono........2007-06-15

Anything great you can say about this release has already been said so I am going to tackle the audio. I own a vinyl "mono" copy of this album, which was originally mixed under his Bobness' supervision back in 66. A house engineer at Columbia in New York mixed the stereo version. So the mono version is more what Bob intended the record to sound like since then not everybody had stereo players and AM radio was still the king on the block. Now we flash forward to today and the album has been re-mastered for SACD and remixed for SACD surround, which is puzzling to me since the album was recorded at Columbia's Nashville studio on a 3 track machine. How much "immersion" you would get is minimal. Maybe you will hear a little more room ambience but that's about it. The stereo SACD is pretty good but a tad bass heavy. If you have to be state of the art you can't go wrong with these re-issues but if you really want to hear `Blonde On Blonde" or any other of Dylan's albums from the 60's hunt down the Sundazed mono vinyl re-issues. They are taken from the original mono masters which have seen less abuse then the stereo versions so the audio is punchier and more in your face.

A perfect starting point........2007-03-15

I have been listening to dylan for 30 years.He has had good and bad albums throughout his brilliant carrer.One thing to remember about Dylan is that first and foremost he is a poet wraped in a storyteller.My wife hated him because all she ever heard was the same ten songs the radio plays for thirty years of her life.Once she was exposed to his finer works,she was hooked.Granted,he's probably not for everyone but if you realy "listen" to what he plays you will develop a deep understanding and appreciation for all that is Bob Dylan.I would have to say that blood on the tracks is in my opinion his best but this album is a close second and a perfect starting point for"newcomers" to his music.

Double Albums (Even from the Best) Ought To Be Banned .......2007-01-31

OK, this is unbelievably good music. Not Dylan's best, but close to his best. John Wesley Harding remains my favorite. (I never quite understood why Blood on the Tracks often comes up as Dylan's best: taste and lack of musical knowledge, I guess)

Disc 1 is fantastic. 'Stuck Inside of Mobile' could possibly be Dylan's best song. 'Visions of Johanna' is incredibly stylish and cool: Dylan was in some other planet when he recorded this song? 'One of us must know' keeps growing on you and has to be the most listenable song. Memorable lines, great music, and that voice at its best!

Please throw away Disc 2.

This reminds me of that other great double (triple?) disc: Sandinista by Clash. The only difference is that with Dylan, most of the weak efforts seem to be in Disc 2. With Clash, one would have to do a cut-and-paste with more cutting than pasting, and, voila, there would be one of the greatest albums of the last century!

They'll Stone Ya If Ya Don't Like This Release!.......2007-01-29

Then they'll stone ya 'til ya get down on your knees
They'll stone ya 'til yer beggin' for forgiveness
They'll stone ya then they'll beat your head with switches.

I kept hearing how great Blonde on Blonde is supposed to be. I love Highway 61 Revisited but this... when I purchased it I tried playing it over and over and over again. I kept wondering "when am I going to finally get it?" "why don't I get this?" Sometimes it takes a while for something to sink in. I give up. Finally I must say it. I don't understand what all the fuss is about. I was alive and listening when this stuff first came out and it's ok stuff. I like Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat quite a lot because it's good fun, but the rest of it I can pretty much take it or leave it. Really. Stuck Inside of Mobile has the goofiest lyrics I've ever heard sung over a progression that just plays over and over and over except for the occasional "ah mama could this really be the end?" I wish it could be, but no, there's another verse. Sorry "Well the rag man..." And maybe goofey was the point and I missed it? "Be discovered beneath a truck"? really now.

Sorry Dylan fans, I know this is very shallow of me. You're probably wanting to "stone me" What can I say? I love Subterrainian Homesick Blues, Highway 61 and Time Out of Mind. Four stars because it's Dylan but really, I can do without this one. Ah mama!

Maybe I'll pull it out and try again next year. I'm going back to my Miles Davis records now.

made me appreciate bob dylan.......2006-11-20

before this i just had the best of bob dylan and hardly ever listened to it, but i was in best buy and saw this cd and decided to take a chance, glad i took that chance, this cd is classic from beginning to end and i reccomend it to all music lovers

Average customer rating: It's great! Honestly, this CD sucks What an awesome CD!!! rocket ship beach review we all love it

Rocket Ship Beach Dan Zanes + Friends Manufacturer: Festival Five Rec. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Folk Music | Children's Music | Styles | Music Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: House Party Family Dance Night Time Catch That Train! Dan Zanes & Friends - All Around the Kitchen! Crazy Videos & Concert Songs! ASIN: B000051ZNR Release Date: 2002-07-30

Tracks:

1. Polly Wolly Doodle (with Sheryl Crow)
2. King Kong Kitchie (with the Wonderland String Band)
3. Bushel and a Peck (with Donald Saaf and the Rocket Ship Singers)
4. Go Down Emmanuel Road (with the Sandy Girls)
5. Goodbye Old Paint
6. Father Goose (with Rankin' Don and the Rocket Ship
7. Keep on the Sunny Side (with the Wonderland String Band)
8. Erie Canal (with Suzanne Vega)
9. Buckeye Jim
10. Brown Girl in the Ring (with the Wonderland String Band and G.E. Smith)
11. Hello (with Barbara Brousal)
12. All My Friends Live in the Woods (with Simon Kirke)
13. Weather Report (Sophie and Emma)
14. Mole in the Ground
15. On the Sunny Side of the Street (with Rankin' Don and Donald Saaf)
16. Sidewalks of New York (with a cast of thousands)
17. Over the Rainbow (with Donald Saaf)

Amazon.com

Dan Zanes, lead singer of the 1980s roots-rock band the Del Fuegos, didn't need to enlist the high-profile help of pals Sheryl Crow and Suzanne Vega to produce a crowd-pleasing kids' record, but he got it anyway. On Rocket Ship Beach, where traditional tunes such as "Polly Wolly Doodle" (with Crow) and "Erie Canal" (with Vega) mingle in loosey-goosey, just-for-the-fun-of-it fashion with originals such as the plucky "All My Friends Live in the Woods" (written by Bad Company buddy Simon Kirke), Zanes exhibits the same plugged-in exuberance that gave his former band its unpredictable zing. Besides the no-amateurs instrumentation, which includes Zanes on guitar, lap steel, banjo-mandolin, and studiophone, and G.E. Smith on banjo-mandolin and guitar as part of a kickin' string band that performs the classic "King Kong Kitchie," plus a cluster of others, what stands out most about this 17-track funfest is its draw-you-in friendliness. Pitching in with the pros (who also include dancehall rapper Rankin' Don--he delivers the gruff stuff on "Father Goose" and "Sunny Side of the Street") are family friends such as the gang of West Indian babysitters turned vocal group the Sandy Girls, who give it up to impressive, get-you-boogying effect on "Emmanuel Road," and a kindergarten class that contributes, adorably, to "Sidewalks of New York." All told, this is way hipper than most kids' records and it also razzle-dazzles with its packaging--Rocket Ship Beach arrives in a chunky, colorful board-book illustrated with sweet, fantasy-fueled beachside scenes by banjo player and Zanes's brother-in-law, Donald Saaf. --Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

music is in the air. it's alive and it's here for everyone. if you can play an old song, you can write a new song. make it a family parade, all around the kitchen cock-a-doodle-doodle-doo. or how about a family band? on the front steps, in the back yard, in the park, on the sidewalk, in the basement. if you can brush your teeth, you can play tamborine. if you can tell a joke, you can sing.

festival five records is the sound of a neighborhood band on the front stoop playing tunes after dinner for a family dance. festival five records is the sound of a group of 9 and 10 year olds singing a sixty year old broadway song in the basement of a 150 year old row house. it's the sound of a 40-year-old dad on a blue porch singing a 400 year old story song about a frog that marries a mouse. when you feel that music in the air, try to catch as much as possible.

Customer Reviews:

It's great!.......2007-01-27

I'm a first-time Mom who was looking for a CD both my daughter and I could enjoy. We rec'd this CD at Christmas along with "Buzz Buzz" by Laurie Berkner. This one is my personal favorite. I think I enjoy it as much, if not more than my daughter (who is 1). The songs are addicting and I, like a previous reviewer, find myself singing/humming them even when my daughter is not around. Polly Wolly Doodle and King Kong Kitchie are fabulous! I highly recommend giving this CD a spin. I'm sure my daughter will love it even more when she gets a little older.

Honestly, this CD sucks.......2007-01-18

I was excited to receive this CD because of its great reviews. Once I received it however, I found it barely listenable. My toddler daughter looked and me and said "Off!Off!" and we took it off the CD player after only 10 minutes.

People can make of Raffi all they want, but at least his music is tolerable!

Don't waste your money on this lemon of a CD.

What an awesome CD!!!.......2006-12-20

My 2 year old and 1 year old think this CD ROCKS! My son will point to the CD player and cry and whine until I turn it on. From song one they both wiggle, giggle and dance all over. The songs are very folksy, upbeat, and easy to groove too. Get this CD and watch your kids get jiggy wit' it!

rocket ship beach review.......2006-11-10

Rocket Ship Beach was my introduction to Dan Zanes. I have a new son and I was searching for some music we could both enjoy. I found this and thought I would give it a shot. The cd is wonderful. The music is addicting and I find myself driving down the road singing to myself....without my son in the car! Polly Wolly Doodle, the first track, is one of my favorites (and not because I am a Sheryl Crow fan). Another beautiful song is "Hello". This cd is upbeat, fun and yet different from some more typical childrens music. My son really enjoys the different sounds and rhythms on the cd. The cd has a few little introductions where you can hear children, a phone ringing, ect. This cd is sure to put you in a good mood. I highly recommend it! I am actually waiting for another Dan Zanes cd to arrive I liked it so much.

we all love it.......2006-08-05

The whole family can enjoy this music, unlike many of the other kid's music that is so lame.

Average customer rating: Great remastering! Fine compilation The late 1950's come alive with this entertaining new collection from Eric records.

Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 9: 1957-1959 Manufacturer: Eric Collection ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 10: 1960-1965 Hard to Find Jukebox Classics 1956 Hard To Find 45s on CD, Volume 7: More 60's Classics Fabulous Fifties Divas Sing Their Hard-To-Find Hits Hard To Find 45s On CD, Volume 2: 1961-1964 ASIN: B000N69OYY Release Date: 2007-04-17

Tracks:

1. High School U.S.A. (National Version) - Tommy Facenda (CD
2. Endless Sleep - Jody Reynolds
3. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Jivin' Gene & The Jokers (Rare On CD)
4. Rocking Pneumonia & The Boogie Woogie Flu - Huey "Piano" Smith
5. Robbin' The Cradle - Tony Bellus (Rare On CD)
6. Click Clack - Dicky Doo & The Don'ts (Rare On CD)
7. Lucky Ladybug - Billy & Lillie (Rare On CD)
8. White Bucks & Saddle Shoes - Bobby Pedrick Jr. (CD Debut)
9. Sandy - Larry Hall (Rare On CD)
10. Rockin' Little Angel - Ray Smith (Rare On CD)
11. Mona Lisa - Carl Mann
12. Honey Love - Narvel Felts (CD Debut in US)
13. Everybody Out'ta The Pool - The Lifeguards (CD Debut)
14. Teenage Hayride - Tender Slim (CD Debut)
15. The Happy Organ - Dave "Baby" Cortez
16. Philadelphia U.S.A. - The Nu Tornados (CD Debut)
17. I Don't Know What It Is - The Bluenotes (CD Debut)
18. Alone (Why Must I Be Alone) - The Shepherd Sisters (Rare On CD)
19. You - The Aquatones (Rare On CD)
20. Tear Drop - Santo & Johnny (CD Debut)
21. Hideaway - The Four Esquires (CD Debut)
22. Chanson D'amour - Art & Dotty Todd (Rare On CD)
23. A String of Trumpets - The Trumpeteers (CD Debut)

Album Description

Finally, five years after the last numbered volume, Eric Records is pleased to release "Hard To Find 45s on CD" Volume 9 (1957-1959) featuring our trademark formula of charted hits not commonly found on other CDs and a generous helping of CD debuts!

Volume 9 contains 23 carefully chosen classic songs (53 minutes of music) from the beginning of the rock `n' roll era, 15 of which made the Top 30. Many rarities + 10 hits never-before-on-CD. Superbly remastered for highest quality sound. Includes a 12 page booklet with detailed biographies of all the artists by Greg Adams . No real oldies collection is complete without these "hard to find 45s"!

Customer Reviews:

Great remastering! Fine compilation.......2007-05-25

Whether due to tracking down original master tapes, or just plain old engineering skill, the tracks on this compilation have a warmth and vibrancy seldom encountered on similar reissues. The audio experience is similar to listening to mint 45s through a great system. If you have any interest at all in the material, don't hestitate to acquire this disc!

The late 1950's come alive with this entertaining new collection from Eric records. .......2007-04-27

They are songs you just don't hear on the radio anymore. Even the weekend specialty shows that for many years featured the great rock 'n roll and doo wop sounds of the 1950's have now largely disappeared from the airwaves. Thankfully, the folks at Eric records have once again come to the rescue with a great new collection featuring an impressive variety of genres from this period. "Hard to Find 45's on CD, Vol. 9: 1957-1959" offers up 23 of the most distinctive and hard to find records of this period. Many of these songs were by artists who were one hit wonders while others were largely regional hits. In any case, this is a collection of songs you just won't find anywhere else.
If you are a big fan of the rockabilly sound you will certainly enjoy hearing Ray Smith's "Rockin' Little Angel" and Carl Mann's pulsating rendition of "Mona Lisa". Those who dig instrumentals can savor the great sound of Dave "Baby" Cortez's #1 hit "The Happy Organ" as well as Santo and Johnny's "Tear Drop" from 1959. It was fun to hear Huey "Piano" Smith and the Clowns classic New Orleans tune "Rockin' Pnuemonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu" which is also included here. Fans of great group harmony will not be disappointed either. You will surely appreciate the lovingly remastered version of The Aquatones great hit "You". One song many people have probably forgotten about is the Four Esquires "Hideaway". If you are a fan of the Four Lads then you are certain to love this one. It is probably my favorite tune on this disc. And there are some songs here that just don't seem to fit into any particular category but are highly enjoyable nonetheless. Among them is the great Art and Dotty Todd recording of "Chanson D'amour" from 1957 and Jody Reynolds Top Ten smash "Endless Sleep". There were also a number of tunes that I had never heard before that turned out to be very pleasant surprises. "Philadelphia USA" by the Nu Tornados features the string band sound while The Bluenotes "I Don't Know What It Is" turns out to be a pretty fair doo wop tune. Also, be sure to check out "String of Trumpets" from the Trumpeteers and Jivin' Gene and the Jokers "Breakin' Up Is Hard Do". Outstanding stuff!
"Hard To Find 45's on CD, Vol. 9: 1957-1959" comes with a fascinating 12 page booklet featuring biographical information and photos on just about all of these artists as well as Billboard chart information on each of these songs. As always the remastering job is first rate. If you have never purchased a collection from Eric before I urge you to give this one a try. Over the past several years this company has emerged as the top reissue label in the U.S. Highly recommended!

Average customer rating: Wrong classic songs Awesome......As Always!!!!!!! Not as good as the others Welcome back, "Hard To Find 45's on CD"! Discover some hidden gems in this eclectic collection of early sixties Billboard Hot 100 pop hits.

Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 10: 1960-1965 Various Artists Manufacturer: Eric Collection ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 9: 1957-1959 Hard to Find Jukebox Classics 1956 Hard To Find 45s on CD, Volume 7: More 60's Classics Fabulous Fifties Divas Sing Their Hard-To-Find Hits Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 8: 70's Pop Classics ASIN: B000N69OYO Release Date: 2007-04-17

Tracks:

1. There She Goes - Jerry Wallace (Stereo)
2. Mission Bell (Original Version) - Donnie Brooks (Original Version CD Debut)
3. Comin' Down With Love - Mel Gadson (CD Debut)
4. Mountain Of Love - Harold Dorman
5. If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody - James Ray (Rare On CD)
6. Heartbreak (It's Hurtin' Me) - Jon Thomas (CD Debut)
7. Ruby Duby Du - Tobin Mathews (CD Debut)
8. Misery - The Dynamics (CD Debut)
9. She's About A Mover - Sir Douglas Quintet (First-Time Ever Stereo on CD!)
10. Roses Are Red My Love - The You-Know-Who Group! (Stereo) (CD Debut)
11. One Has My Name (The Other Has My Heart) - Barry Young (Stereo) (CD Debut)

Album Description

"Hard To Find 45s on CD Volume 10 (1960-1965)" also features the trademark formula of charted hits not commonly found on other CDs and even more CD debuts. Almost a full hour of music that includes 24 carefully chosen rock'n'roll songs from the early 60s, 18 of which made the Top 30. Many rarities plus more than 10 hits never before on CD. Superbly remastered for highest quality sound. Includes a 12 page booklet with detailed biographies of all the artists. No real oldies collection is complete without these "Hard To Find 45s"!

Highlights include STEREO CD debuts of "She's About A Mover" by the Sir Douglas Quintet, "There She Goes" by Jerry Wallace, "Roses Are Red (My Love)" by the You-Know-Who Group and "One Has My Name" by Barry Young. Also "Take Good Care of Her" by Adam Wade & "Mission Bell" by Donnie Brooks (both CD debuts of the original single versions).

Customer Reviews:

Wrong classic songs.......2007-07-16

My maternal language is spanish, but when I hear this hard to find 45 rpm, Vol. 10, the first song is "Venus in blue jeans" of Jimmy Clanton, "Sacred" of Castells, "Enamorado", "Sugar pye", Etc, Etc, The another songs are for me unknow, but they are totally different that listed in this CD. Mistakes are a quality of humans.
Henry F. Webb Guatemala, C. A.

Awesome......As Always!!!!!!!.......2007-06-27

Eric Records has done it again!!!! Volume 10 of the Hard to Find 45's series just might be the best one so far!!! So many rare gems like "Roses are Red My Love" by the You Know Who Group, "If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody" by James Ray, the stereo mix of "She's About A Mover" by the Sir Douglas Quintet and "Ruby Duby Du" by Tobin Mathews and Co. All I've got to do now is pick up Vol. 9 and I'll be set!

Not as good as the others.......2007-06-27

Everytime it's probably more difficult to come up with follow-ups in
long series and still try be a 5 star CD. This Eric series has been
first class all over but this latest edition (Vol. 10) does not hold
"rare" or hard to get songs. Most of these can be found on ACE's
wonderful TEENAGE CRUSH series. There are only a few highlights like
Jerry Wallace (Ther She Goes) and Barry Young (One Has My Name...)
but the rest has been released before on other 50's & 60's compilations.

Welcome back, "Hard To Find 45's on CD"!.......2007-06-12

With the declining sales and profitibility of music on CD, the mega-music companies that hold the rights to much of early and classic rock music are less and less interested in offering product of all but the most well-known and expectedly financially advantageous music from rock music's genesis. Disappointingly, even some of the independents that used to feed the die-hard fans and collectors have pulled in the reins on dredging up and reissuing the long-lost tunes that once were the staple of a.m. radio. While there may be technical issues with getting some of this remaining music on CD in quality form, thankfully there are still a few companies that satisfy the salivating collectors. After a five-year hiatus, Eric Records, the big little reissue company, sends two more volumes of its extraordinary "Hard To Find 45's on CD" roaring into the marketplace. This volume, tenth in the series, serves up a generous 24 tracks with nearly half of them making their CD debut. Among these virgin-to-CD tracks are Barry Young's Dean Martinesque "One Has My Name", Andrea Carroll's "It Hurts To Be Sixteen" and "Roses Are Red My Love from the "You Know Who Group". So the claim made a few years back by one of the then most notable reissue companies that virtually everything of that era worth reissuing was already out there, just wasn't, and still isn't, true. Beyond the appearance of new-to-CD tracks, adding to the appeal of this collection are tunes seldom found elsewhere on CD, and almost certainly, not of this quality. Notable in this category are Dale and Grace's follow-up hit "Stop and Think It Over" and "Talk To Me" from Sunny and the Sunglows. The revelations don't stop here either, as there are the stereo debut of Sir Douglas Quintet's "She's About A Mover" and the original versions of Donnie Brooks' "Mission Bell", Jerry Wallace's "There She Goes" and Adam Wade's "Take Good Care of Her". When all is said and done, this CD is jam-packed with goodies to satiate both the seasoned collector and casual listener. In keeping with Eric Records' usual high standards, the 12-page liner notes booklet contains backround info on each of the included acts and all the tracks are very clean sounding with many in stereo (tracks 2,8,10-12,14,22-24 in particular). While some have been lifted from vinyl, considerable effort has gone into presenting them in their best possible sonic state. If any fault must be found, there is an error in the liner notes regarding Dale and Grace. The duo of Jimmy Dale Gordon and Grace Sattenfield referred to here are not the Dale Houston and Grace Broussard that recorded in the early 60's. This "reinvented" Dale and Grace that run the D & G Ministries have hijacked the original duo's moniker and, while not claiming to be the original artists, capitalize on the confusion it causes. But as far as this CD is concerned, one is hard-pressed to find a better executed "oldies" collection (but there is still volume nine in this series to be considered!). Bravo to Eric! And with apologies to Andrea True, "More, More, More"!

Discover some hidden gems in this eclectic collection of early sixties Billboard Hot 100 pop hits........2007-04-23

Eric Records is at it again. They have just released two more volumes of their popular "Hard To Find 45's on CD" series. Volume 10 features two dozen tunes from the years 1960-1965. Collectors should be quite pleased with the opportunity to latch on to digitally remastered versions of some long forgotten favorites as well as to sample a number of songs from the lower reaches of the Hot 100 they might not have even heard before. However, as Eric continues to mine the more obscure stuff you must be prepared for a few disappointments. For me, "Hard to Find 45's On CD: Vol 10" turns out to be a bit of a mixed bag. I was extremely pleased to find Jimmy Clanton's classic hit "Venus In Blue Jeans" in this collection. This is certainly among my very favorite tunes from this period as is Sunny & the Sunglows superb rendition of Little Willie John's "Talk To Me" which also appears here. You may or may not be familiar with James Gilreath's 1963 hit "Little Band of Gold". This is a terrific tune that is extremely hard to come by and I was happy to see that Eric managed to include it here. If you are a fan of group harmony then you will also enjoy the newly re-mastered version of the Castelles 1962 hit "So This Is Love". For my money, Adam Wade is one of the most underrated performers of the rock and roll era. You will find the original version of "Take Good Care of Her" in this collection. What a great record! And for the first time ever you can enjoy a stereo recording of the Sir Douglas Quintet's 1965 hit "She's About A Mover". In the category of pleasant surprises I would recommend to you a pair of tunes. My favorite has to be Andrea Carroll's "It Hurts To Be Sixteen", a real period piece from the summer of '63. I would also recommend for your consideration Trade Martin's 1962 entry "That Stranger Used To Be My Girl". Nice tune!
As is the case with the other volumes in this series "Hard To Find 45's on CD: Vol 10" includes a thoughtful 12 page booklet featuring information and photos on each of the artists as well as Billboard chart information for each tune. The remastering job is outstanding. As I indicated earlier I did find 3 or 4 "clunkers" on this one and that is what prevented me from rating this collection five stars. Nevertheless I do appreciate the fact that Eric continues to make these extremely rare recordings available to us. At the end of the day this is a disc I can recommend to both the serious collector and to those who are simply interested in exploring the music of this era.

Average customer rating: A major letdown I love the darkness here... one of his top 3 albums. says me. A masterpiece from the Boss My all time favorite album

Darkness on the Edge of Town Bruce Springsteen Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Born to Run The River The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. Nebraska ASIN: B0000025D0 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Badlands
2. Adam Raised A Cain
3. Something In The Night
4. Candy's Room
5. Racing In The Street
6. The Promised Land
7. Factory
8. Streets Of Fire
9. Prove It All Night
10. Darkness At The Edge Of Town

Amazon.com essential recording

The pain of a protracted legal battle with his former manager and the release of being allowed to record again after a three-year layoff are equally apparent from the piercing hard rock and harsh lyrical content of Darkness on the Edge of Town. Betrayal and hard work that comes to naught are the primary subjects on his mind here, evidenced by songs such as "Adam Raised a Cain," "Factory," and "Streets of Fire." Elsewhere, there are signs of hope or at least the possibility of outrunning your problems ("Racing in the Street," "The Promised Land," "Prove It All Night"). But mostly, these are songs about exorcising some serious demons, and from the sound of things, Springsteen's loud, lonesome howl and blistering guitar work went a long way toward making him whole again. This is angry art, made by someone pushed to his absolute limit and more than ready to push back. --Daniel Durchholz

Album Description

Import exclusive two-disc set combines Bruce's 1978 album Darkness On The Edge Of Town with his1982 album Nebraska. Two standard jewel cases housed in a slip case. Sony/BMG. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

A major letdown.......2007-07-08

This was the album that got me to stop buying Springsteen albums. The first three albums had been great. Born to Run, the album that preceeded this one, was an absolute masterpiece. So I had high hopes when I bought Darkness. They were all dashed.

What happened? You see these reviews here having orgasms about the angry, harsh attitude of the songs. Yay. Notice that nobody talks about the actual *quality* of the music. After there albums where Bruce evidenced great songwriting skill, coming up with wonderful chord progressions, fantastic song structures with unexpected twists, and really showing off his talented band to good effect, on darkness he regresses to simplistic, boring, utterly predictable 3-chord songs. For instance, Badlands: the same ultra-basic 3 chords over and over again, the verse the same as the chorus. Gee Bruce, what'd it take you, 5 whole minutes to think up that one? And THAT song is one of the better on the album! (at least the tune is catchy). There's a few songs which are ok, most are pretty forgettable.

And as for the arrangements and the use of the band, one statistic speaks volumes: Clarence Clemon's magnificent saxaphone plays for about 24 bars *on the whole album* (three short little 8 bar solos, and that's it!).

I love the darkness here..........2007-04-27

This is my favorite Springsteen album. I play it quite often, and the songs are equally angry, sad, poetic, and haunted. Badlands, the title track, and Adam Raised a Cain are brutal and brilliant. Adam especially is a really scorching track. Racing in the Street is one of Bruce's most despairing songs, but it's still quite moving. You can really feel the desperation of the characters in the song. Even the lesser tracks like Factory (a song I like a lot) have a world weariness and power to them that most artists today can't even come close too. The Promised Land is another great Bruce anthem, one of his greatest songs. The cover is really something. It looks like Bruce just woke up, and you have to give him credit for making himself look so average. Most rockers wouldn't do that, because they're so obsessed with their image. I think this is Bruce's best work.

one of his top 3 albums. says me........2007-04-06

springsteen's 1973-1978 years were an amazing run, almost as great as the rolling stones 1968-1972 years. each album that he released in this stretch of time was fantastic. "darkness on the edge of town" is his starkest production from that era. a masterpiece that is intense and dramatic, with a big drum and bass sound, and several of the finest songs in our rock and roll canon. "badlands," "the promised land," "prove it all night," and the title track are all powerful, heavenly rock performances. "adam raised a cain," "something in the night," and "streets of fire," may be less known, perhaps less lauded, but are each great in their own right. the lyrical guitar solo and sax solo on "promised land" are both gorgeous; and the raw, wild telecaster sound of the solo on "streets of fire" is soul-stirring. bruce's voice is uninhibated, soars with emotion and drama, and is tremendous throughout. johnny cash. bob dylan. bruce springsteen: my trio of homegrown american voices that are indispensable (if you want to make it a quartet and throw in billy joe shaver, i won't argue). your life will seem vaguely empty without lots of music from these gentlemen around the house.

A masterpiece from the Boss.......2007-03-21

Perhaps the best album of the 70's. There is no filler on this album. It's quintessential Bruce from start to finish.

My all time favorite album.......2007-02-16

Hard hitting, thought provoking, intense, emothional... just a few adjectives to describe this true gem.

Every song on this album is classic. Even the plainest arrangement on the album (Factory) lyrics have a serious bite to them. The title track is Rock and Roll poetry at it's absolute finest. Badlands ranks among Springsteen's five best songs, and that's no small accomplishment, yet Promised Land, Racing In the Street, and Prove It All Night are just as good. The rest of the album is on that same level. Adam Raised A Cain, Candy's Room, Streets of Fire, and the aforementioned Prove It All Night all have searing (as opposed to soaring) guitar work. Springsteen's guitar tracks burn a hole deep into your soul. It's not the flashy guitar god fret flying Van Halenesque style. It's a style that is filled with raw emotion. Lyrically, there are only three people in popular music who could be rated as high as Springsteen as a aongwriter. They are Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Tom Waits. Dylan's peaks have matched Springsteens, but only Waits has been as consistent.

Average customer rating: Bell & Gershwin Enchanting Joshua Bell's playing is exquisite S'Wonderful My Starter Bell CD

Joshua Bell - Gershwin Fantasy Joshua Bell , George Gershwin , and John [composer] Williams Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Bell, Joshua | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Romance of the Violin Voice of the Violin Joshua Bell ~ Bernstein - West Side Story Suite The Essential Joshua Bell Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto [Hybrid SACD] ASIN: B000009OP5 Release Date: 1998-07-28

Tracks:

1. Fantasy For Violin And Orchestra On Porgy And Bess
2. Three Preludes: I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
3. Three Preludes: II. Andante
4. Three Preludes: III. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
5. Songs For Violin And Orchestra: I Got Rhythm
6. Songs For Violin And Orchestra: Embraceable You
7. Songs For Violin And Orchestra: Nice Work If You Can Get It
8. Songs For Violin And Orchestra: Liza
9. Songs For Violin And Orchestra: But Not For Me
10. Songs For Violin And Orchestra: Sweet And Low-Down
11. Songs For Violin And Orchestra: Love Is Here To Stay

Amazon.com essential recording

On Gershwin Fantasy, Joshua Bell's Stradivari embraces the lyrical spirit of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess with more success than most vocalists. Accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra, Bell's violin literally sings through "It Ain't Necessarily So," "Summertime," "I Got Rhythm," and "Love Is Here to Stay," while John Williams (Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List) serves double duty as conductor and pianist on several tracks. Three Preludes employs the violin and piano transcription by Jascha Heifetz, a longtime Gershwin friend, and features Bell at his jazziest. Even Gershwin himself--well, the recording of a 1926 piano roll of the composer--joins the virtuoso on the swinging "Sweet and Low-Down." --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Bell & Gershwin.......2007-05-20

Two of my faves, George Gershwin and Joshual Bell -

Can't beat that!

Also, "Porgy" is a fave opera... so three out of three isn't bad!

Enchanting.......2007-03-24

A very talented (to say the least) young musician playing the beautiful music of a very talented composer. I listen over and over again and especially like his rendition of "Embraceable You" and "But Not For Me" . . I'm a romantic!

Joshua Bell's playing is exquisite.......2005-07-08

Joshua Bell's exquisite playing turns these arrangements into Gold. In the hands of Perlman or Shaham these arrangements would be pure shmaltz, but Bell's playing is of the highest caliber.

S'Wonderful.......2004-10-20

Love it! I had heard of Josh Bell but never had purchased any of his music. I am a full fan now. This cd is wonderful. I am a Gershwin fan and have been for years. Bell breathes new life into the old classics and the result is breathtaking. His touch with the violin is beyound discription. He even plays with George in one cut, Sweet and Low Down. That alone is worth the price of the cd. Buy this cd and expect to be enchanted. It has been in my changer for weeks now, I can't get enough.

My Starter Bell CD.......2003-11-05

This CD was my introduction to Joshua Bell after hearing a track on our local Washington, DC, classical radio station. It was hard not to be struck not only by the warmth of Mr. Bell's playing but also by his phrasing. He is almost never flashy, but his nuances made me find new musical possibilities which I hope -- but somehow doubt -- Gershwin intended. This is Gershwin as you have never heard him before, and it desires a place in anyone's classical or jazz collection.

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