Zinc & DJ Friction: Bingo Sessions, Vol. 1 [Import]

Product Description
The Most Up-front Drum and Bass Compilation Ever! with Over 40 Fresh Dub-plates Mixed by Two of the Scenes Best Djs, Zinc and Friction, this is Essential!

Zinc & DJ Friction: Bingo Sessions, Vol. 1,Various Artists,Bingo Beats,Dance

Average customer rating: Actually, it gets 3.5 stars! listen to this! Absolutely Stunning!

Reconciliation Sounds Of Blackness Manufacturer: Zinc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Soul Symphony Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum Time for Healing The Evolution of Gospel Unity ASIN: B00001XDNR Release Date: 1999-09-28

Tracks:

1. Dj Intros
2. Try
3. You Are The Ones
4. Thank You
5. Reconciliation
6. Twenty Four & Back Again
7. For Old Times Sake
8. Tell Me What You Thinkin' 'Bout
9. Rainbow
10. Love Will Change Things
11. Don't Be Afraid To Dream
12. Straight Ahead
13. Reconciliation Blues (interlude)
14. Sounds Of Blackness/Take The 'a' Train

Customer Reviews:

Actually, it gets 3.5 stars!.......2003-02-16

Only about half of the songs on the group's fifth studio album are up to the group's standards ("Try", "Reconciliation", "Twenty Four & Back Again", "Rainbow", "Love Will change Things" and "Don't Be afraid to Dream"). The remaining songs, though enjoyable, lack the power and production values that one comes to expect from the multi-talented organization.

Thankfully, Sounds of Blackness rebounded with the recently released and much superior "Soul Symphony".

But, for fans, "Reconciliation" is still a necessary entry to the ever-developing and one-of-a-kind musical troupe.

listen to this!.......2002-01-13

I don't know why I didn't hear about this CD over & over again. Although I think SOB are at their best when they sing about God, they are also quite beautiful when singing about love & friendship. "Twenty four & back again" is as solid an anthem to friendship as I've heard. (Don't you wish there were more of them?) It doesn't quite measure up in my mind to "Evolution of Gospel," but then, almost nothing I've heard does. Went to the MLK Day concert in Minneapolis just after this was released , and I have to say that if you like music that makes your eyes tear up, your body bounce from side to side, and your brain think, you need to get to one of their concerts!

Absolutely Stunning!.......1999-12-01

Give me SOB anytime and I will thank you everytime. This lovely group has shown that they are a force to be reckon with in the music industry. Especially if one, as a Christian, born-again and spirit filled and loves good music wants to listen to music without necessarily listening to the filth on the street. This is IT! . From the second track to last (my favorite is the title track), the album is a must-listen to. Keep it up folks, even us folks down in Africa are solidly behind you.

Average customer rating: LONG LIVE D&B

Drum & Bass Arena Zinc Manufacturer: Resist UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hold Your Colour The HUMAN Resource Out of the Box Bad Taste Jungle Sound Gold ASIN: B000A9QL0Y Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

1. Aquasky Dezires (Marky & Bungle Remix)
2. J. Majik & Wickaman featuring Kathy Brown Now Its Over
3. Le Funken featuring Mina Stand Up (Makoto Remix)
4. Zinc The Star Of Polaris
5. Jenna G Rising
6. D Bridge True Romance (VIP)
7. D Bridge Dolls
8. D Kay and Lee Waxed
9. Corrupt Souls 1138
10. Friction Play The Game
11. Shy FX & T Power Feelings
12. Zinc Creeper (Instrumental)
13. Trevelyan & Icarus Fruit X
14. Eksman Roll Slow
15. Chase+Status Druids
16. Leviticus Big Bad & Heavy (Logistics Remix)
17. Zinc Fairfight (Friction Remix)
18. Clipz Sticky
19. D Kay More Yall
20. Zinc Hello (Fierce Remix)
21. Special A Synthesis
22. Krust Feeling Time
23. Krust + Zinc Again
24. A Sides Reunion
25. Total Science Millenium Lady
26. Shy FX Plastic Soul

Album Description

"Drum and Bass Arena presents DJ Zinc" features some of the hottest and freshest underground tracks including the massive Shy FX & T Power's 'Feelings', Logistic's remix of the huge jungle anthem 'Big, Bad & Heavy' by Leviticus, D Bridge's VIP mix of his monster hit 'True Romance'. The mix also features toasting from MC's Eksman & Dynamite.

This release also includes a bonus DVD with some great content for drum n' bass fans, including interviews with Zinc himself, Metalheadz, and more!

Customer Reviews:

LONG LIVE D&B.......2005-11-23

This album is a must have for D&B heads. Classic and soon to be classic tracks. Smooth not an over the top banger. The album ebbs and flows at a brilliant rate, that will make you wish it were twice as long. BOOOOOOOOO

Average customer rating: A great band on the decline

Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow Marc Bolan & T. Rex Manufacturer: Combat ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | 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 Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004WMZY Release Date: 2006-07-18

Tracks:

1. Venus Loon
2. Sound Pit
3. Explosive Mouth
4. Galaxy
5. Change
6. Nameless Wildness
7. Teenage Dream
8. Liquid Gang
9. Carlisle Smith & the Old One
10. You've Got to Jive to Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight
11. Interstellar Soul
12. Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
13. Avengers (Superbad)
14. Leopards Featuring Gardenia and the Mighty Slug

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Digipak Version of 1974's Bizzarely Titled Release.

Customer Reviews:

A great band on the decline.......2006-11-10

I bought all of the T.Rex albums right up to this one.The album before this one was called Tanx,and I remember feeling somewhat dissapointed in it after being so blown away with the Electric Warrior and Slider albums. So I was hoping that the Zinc alloy album would be a return to form, but alas it was not to be. The album starts of great with Venus Loon, being a supercharged stomping piece of space funk,and track two "Sound Pit" is frantic and crazy fun. But the Album soons becomes bogged down in the middle and never really recovers.The production seems overdone at times, and there are some dodgy bass and guitar mistakes that have been left on this album, which shows that producer Toni Visconti was loosing interest in the band.Some of the songs like "Spanish Midnight' come across as cheap and pointless.And Gloria Jones backing vocals are over used and dont fit the band sound as well as Flo and Eddies did. Sometimes Glorias vocals are grating to listen to. At this point Bolan would have done well to have started co writing with somone, although his huge ego would not have considered this. If you havnt heard T.Rex I wouldnt start with this album. Check out Electric Warrior or The Slider first. Then you will get a better idea of what the amazing man Marc Bolan was capable of when he was focused, before the cocain and brandy took over.

Average customer rating: Get the alternate version instead, Mine this one for the gems buried inside A Wonderfully Disjointed Album A Creamed Cage In August Marc got tired of being Marc

Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow T. Rex Manufacturer: Demon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | 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 Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000074B1 Release Date: 1994-05-31

Tracks:

1. Venus Loon
2. Sound Pit
3. Explosive Mouth
4. Galaxy
5. Change
6. Nameless Wildness
7. Teenage Dream
8. Liquid Gang
9. Carsmile Smith And The Old One
10. You've Got To Jive To Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight
11. Interstellar Soul
12. Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
13. The Avengers (Superbad)
14. The Leopards
15. The Groover
16. Midnight
17. Truck On (Tyke)
18. Sitting Here
19. Satisfaction Pony

Customer Reviews:

Get the alternate version instead,.......2004-06-02

it's a brilliant T rex album, far better than this even though it's basically the same music. If I didn't know better (and I don't) I'd say Visconti was trying to sabotage this project, it's known he he didn't agree with the direction Bolan wanted to go to get out of glam causing them to split over this recording and it's also evident that although he was a good producer (although not here) he did not feel comfortable outside of rock/folk. The vocals sound as if they were recorded in the bath tub. Anyway I've said enough, get the alternate version and if you are a completeist get T Rex unchained vol 4 which contains material from the zinc sessions (Bolans most extensive) that didn't make it on to the album due it's lenght (nearly 48 minutes).

Mine this one for the gems buried inside.......2002-07-31

Admittedly this is an album of uneven quality. But there are a handful of precious gems buried inside, plus several good bonus tracks, that make the CD worth buying. In the tracks that work Bolan achieves a stunning fusion of metal and funk, with a proto-punk feel. It seems to me that Explosive Mouth's use of the term "punk" is the first in rock and is an omen of things to come -- when the punk/new wave generation later hit the scene, they anointed Bolan the "father of punk."

A Wonderfully Disjointed Album.......2001-11-12

Many critics have hailed "Zinc Alloy" as a train wreck. Standing on it's own merits, it's an odd, disjointed, often times delightful album.

Marc Bolan's star was still in free fall mode when this album had come out. His glory days appeared to be behind him and (check out "The Slider" and the wonderful "Tanx") his muse seems to have all but deserted him.

"Zinc Alloy" was recorded on the run in several different contries during late '73 and early '74. After the critical failure of "Tanx," the pressure was on to continue the streak of hits that, until recently, seemed to flow so freely from Bolan's imaginiation.

Drugs, booze, a lack of focus, and Marc's massive ego all contributed to the problems experienced on this album. Production duties were still in the hands of Tony Visconti - but after his patience was tested, his advice ignored, and frequent arguements, he and Marc parted ways after "Truck On Tyke," a single released during this album's run.

One, maybe two songs would have been suitable for the radio back in '74. The rest seem like "ideas" Marc had thrown together in an effort to hastily make another album for the fans. Tony's emphasis seemed to be to make the T. Rex sound, bigger, grander, and louder. He has often stated he threw everything but the kitchen sink into the production of this album. These are the moments where the albums shines. Without much to work with, Visconti put a polish on these songs, making them enduring T. Rex classics.

While it's hard to say what direction Marc was trying to take - or the statement he was trying to get across, his aim seemed to be to redefine the band's sound as "Interstellar Soul," to put an urban soul/funk into the music. I don't see it myself, but there are some tunes that were left WAY out in left field ("Galaxy," "Change" and "Gardenia & the Mighty Slug"). But there are definitly moments of brilliance:

"Carsmile Smith & The Old One" - Listen to the arrangement - the violins and cellos are expertly arranged and compliment one the the best Bolan solos I've ever heard.

"Teenage Dream" - Another wonderfully arranged piece built around Marc's magical lyrics. The commercial hit single from the album.

"Liquid Gang" - A bizarre song that has one of the most Beatlesque/The Who fade out's I've ever heard on a T. Rex album. It sounds as if they invaided the local Oktoberfest, stole the Oompah Band and booked them for studio time. A stunning ending.

"Explosive Mouth" - I can't say 've ever heard anything quite like this song. If Marc ever wrote a song he considered "Cosmic Punk," this would be it. A T. Rex classic.

"Spanish Midnight" - The tail end of "You Gotta Jive". Two songs merged that should have stayed on their own. While it is repetative, it's a gorgeous song that Marc should have expanded. As Marc says at the end - "Beautiful, I (expletive) love it!"

"Sitting Here" - A single not on the original album. Another beautiful song reminicient of Marc's "Electric Warrior/The Slider/Tanx" era hits. A beautiful acoustic piece.

"The Groover" - Another single not on the original album. One of Marc's last huge hits. "T-R-E-X" is chanted at the beginning - it still sends shivers down my spine. Pure T. Rex boogie/funk/heavy metal.

"Satisfaction Pony" - Early heavy metal showcasing Marc's guitar talents. A B-side that could stand on its own.

The rest of the songs are really out there and aren't anywhere near Marc's best work. Some of them can be downright irritating - "Nameless Wildness" and "Interstellar Soul" come to mind immediately.

This was truly a transitional album for Marc. It showed an artist looking to change his sound and image, while alienating his established fanbase and any new fans at the same time. While this was not "the bottom" (that's reserved for "Zip Gun") it did mark the departure of Tony Visconti who added so much to T. Rex's signature sound and success.

A Creamed Cage In August.......2001-03-12

First of all the album title is not such a copy of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust. Marc Bolan can be quoted as saying in the late 1960's that when he reached the top of his fame he would change his name to Zinc Alloy. Also the album was intended to be called A Creamed Cage In August, by Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tommorrow, but his record company insisted the name T.Rex was on the front cover and so the album became known as Zinc Alloy. On the music side of things this is a very different sound to previous T.Rex albums. I get annoyed when people claim Bolan stuck to a formula and didn't experiment with new sounds. This album sounds a lot like Tyrannosaurus Rex electrified and futurised. I call the sound on this album Bolan's Cosmic Rock. Zinc Alloy is definatley a progression and a very enjoyable listen where individual songs are not important as they all blend together perfectly for the benefit of the album. The extended play on the reissue contain two singles and two b-sides that also work well with the original set. There is a lot of reflection in this album on songs like 'Change' and 'Sound Pit'. The album is a very bold change of direction for Bolan, highlighted I think, by the album cover, with the bold blue eyes daring you to explore his new sound. The songs have a spacey feel and I think the production is fine. I believe this is a much mis-understood album and definately worth buying.

Marc got tired of being Marc.......2000-10-17

I really wanted to like this album when I originally bought it in
'74. After thoroughly digesting it, I let it go and I haven't missed
it.

Other than a few tracks ("Liquid Gang", "The
Avengers", "Teenage Dream" and "Painless
Persuasion"), it is largely unfulfilling. And there was a good
reason for it: Marc had created his persona years earlier, and it was
starting to choke him like a cucoon. He did not successfully bust out
until "Dandy in the Underworld".

This album is not
entirely worthless - just the product of a frustrated and confused
genius. The joy that was evident in '71 and '72 had yielded to
distaste for his own creation. Those who consider themselves Bolan
Completists, that is they have to have everything, should definitely
buy this. Those who only want his best work should approach this one
with extreme caution. Caveat emptor.

Average customer rating: Not your usual Drum n Bass

Faster DJ Zinc Manufacturer: Ultra Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hold Your Colour Memories of the Future ASIN: B0002IQKN6 Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. Faster
2. You Follow
3. Voodoo
4. Illa
5. Departure
6. Umbongo
7. Flim
8. Anything
9. People 4
10. Road Rage
11. Next Tuesday
12. Fair Fight
13. Casa de la Musica
14. Hear No Evil
15. Since
16. Hidden Track [*] - Zinc

Customer Reviews:

Not your usual Drum n Bass.......2005-02-09

Dj Zinc is one of my top 5 favorite artist. This album is different and has alot of Zinc's unusual sounds. It was not the Drum and Bass experience I was expecting. light sounds to start with a very cool jazzy feel. Leading into some good ragga and rap vocals. If you like Zinc as much as I do you probably will buy this anyway. Just to let you know you may have to let it grow on you. I had to write something about this so you will know what your getting. Zinc threw you with a New Age sound on this one. He is the inivator and will experiment with who knows what.

Average customer rating: Great Zinc Release Extra-tight drum & bass. Take heed

Beats by Design DJ Zinc Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Out of the Box Nightlife, Vol. 2: A Drum and Bass Odyssey Bad Taste ASIN: B00003Q59J Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Contact Lost
2. Toothbrush [Remix]
3. Disappear
4. Process
5. Local Motion
6. Pink Panther [Remix]
7. Time Is Running Out [Danny Breaks "Time Ran Out" Mix]
8. Stretched
9. Illusion
10. Assemble
11. Break the Loop
12. 138 Trek

Album Details

Drum N Bass: Full Length 12 Track Mix CD Mixed by Zinc. Contains all the Tracks from the Cinyl Format plus Two Tracks Only Available on this CD plus Three Classic DJ Zinc Tunes from the True Playaz Archive.

Customer Reviews:

Great Zinc Release.......2004-07-02

This is Zinc's 1st (and in my opinion) best full-length release, so far.

For those who don't know:
DJ Zinc, of course, is one of the DJ gems (and Pascal is as well) from DJ Hype's record label - True Playaz. Zinc has also gone on to create a subsiderary label called Bingo Beats.

But, back to the review.
This is a good album, and I still listen to it; even though I bought it about a year and a half ago.

My favorite track has to be "Disappear" with its great upright bass (as in the instrument) sample. It is almost hypnotizing.

Also, I would recommend buying this album, b/c it is one of the cheapest import albums that you can find.

I'll admit some of the songs are a little bit repetitive, but I believe that you will find this album to be a wise investment in your drum and bass library.

Extra-tight drum & bass........2001-12-07

Finally found what I've been looking for! Rocking d&b from beginning to end and touch of experimentation to keep you coming back for more... The tracks perfectly complement each other. I found myself putting a track on just to listen to the transition with the following track.

Take heed.......2000-06-11

Using all the production precision you'd expect from a d&b master, Zinc throws in diamond hard beats and a diabolical bassline for a track that will excite the two-step massive as much as the breakbeat police. The urban underground has spoken. Take heed.

Average customer rating: Why Aren't They in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame?? the turtles rule, man The more I listen the more I like it. The Best Group Of The 60's! Just about every song a masterpiece

Solid Zinc: The Turtles Anthology The Turtles Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music | Dance Pop | Easy Listening | General | Oldies | Traditional Vocalists Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Just The Right Sound; The Association Anthology The Best of the Ohio Express: Yummy Yummy Yummy The Best of the Box Tops: Soul Deep The Best of the 1910 Fruitgum Company: Simon Says The Turtles - 20 Greatest Hits ASIN: B00005Y3NJ Release Date: 2002-02-19

Tracks:

1. It Ain't Me Babe
2. Almost There
3. Let Me Be
4. Wanderin' Kind
5. Your Maw Said You Cried
6. Glitter And Gold
7. It Was A Very Good Year
8. Let The Cold Winds Blow
9. Eve Of Destruction
10. Flyin' High
11. You Baby
12. I Know That You'll Be There
13. Just A Room
14. She'll Come Back
15. Tie Me Down
16. I Can't Stop
17. I Get Out Of Breath
18. So Goes Love
19. Grim Reaper Of Love
20. Is It Any Wonder?
21. Like The Seasons
22. We'll Meet Again
23. Outside Chnace
24. Makin' My Mind Up
25. Can I Get To Know You Better

Tracks:

1. Happy Together
2. Too Young To Be One
3. Me About You
4. She'd Rather Be With Me
5. Guide For The Married Man
6. You Know What I Mean
7. She's My Girl (Single Version)
8. Cat In The Window
9. Sound Asleep (Single Version)
10. The Last Thing I Remember (The First Thing I Knew) (Demo)
11. The Story Of Rock And Roll (Single Version)
12. The Battle Of The Band
13. Elenore
14. You Showed Me
15. Surfer Dan
16. Earth Anthem
17. Somewhere Friday Night
18. Marmendy Mill (Original Demo Version)
19. How You Loved Me (Demo)
20. House On The Hill
21. You Don't Have To Walk In The Rain
22. Love In The City
23. There You Sit Lonely
24. Goodbye Surprise
25. We Ain't Gonna Party No More
26. Lady-O

Album Description

'Solid Zinc-The Turtles Anthology', this 2 CD set features all essential Turtles tracks in one place, 2 previously unreleased demos ('Marmendy Hill' & 'How You Loved Me'), rarities, booklet with band bio by David Wild, plus track-by-track interview with Howard & Mark. Rhino Records.

Customer Reviews:

Why Aren't They in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame??.......2006-04-05

This is a brilliant overview of a really great and under-appreciated 60's band. And let's be clear about one thing...they were a BAND!! Unlike many of they're contemporaries who used studio musicians when recording in the studio (sorry you fan's of THE Association!!) these guy's were great musicians as well as arrangers, writers and producers. Besides the Hits, you get a good helping of essintial tracks in this collection that are just as good as the more popular tunes. This is a far better collection the the Greatest Hits package now available. My only question to the snobs who run the R n' R Hall of Fame....why aren't these guys in the Hall?? Come on already!! They are far more deserving than some of the acts already in there.

the turtles rule, man.......2005-11-04

hey, blockhead! whadduya doing reading this? you should be in the groove zone, playing righteous air guitar to 'somewhere friday night' or downtown, belting out backup vocals to 'eleanor' in your shiny little mustang! and if you're not then Get To It! :) <> :)

The more I listen the more I like it........2004-10-03

At first I was a little overwhelmed with a 2 disk Turtles set but now I'm very glad I didn't just go for a Happy Together Best of CD. Disk one has awsome covers of "It ain't me babe" and "Eve of destruction" and a bunch of really groovy originals. Disk two has the hits "Happy Together" "she'd rather be with me" and "Elenore". Which is why I bought the CD. It also has songs that have become my new favotites: "Me about you", "Guide for the married man", "You showed me" and "Marmendy Mill (demo)" (a song I'm sure you won't find anywhere else.

The Best Group Of The 60's!.......2004-04-13

I consider the Turtle's to be the best Rock/Pop group ever! After you buy this CD set you probably will feel the same way.
They were for sure a super talented group, and they are my "Beatles". Buy this CD and you wont be sorry. Its a joy to listen to and leaves you with just a good 60's feeling. Every Turtles fan should own this collection! Music today just doesn't get this good...groovy man groovy!

Just about every song a masterpiece.......2002-12-04

I have followed these guys from The Turtles to Zappa to Flo and Eddie and I am [upset] that they aren't in the Hall of Fame but as the French say, "There is no arguement when it comes to taste", I own cds from Duke Ellington to Dwight Yoacum and this is the one I am really passionate about

Average customer rating: a promising future Excellent! Luck of the Tangle AWESOME DEBUT!!

Ordinary Freaks Tangletown Manufacturer: Zinc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000JJ8N Release Date: 1999-06-29

Tracks:

1. See Right Through
2. Ordinary Freaks
3. Marygold
4. One Time
5. In Green
6. Madeline Knows
7. Have it All
8. Misty
9. Harlequin's Device
10. New Endeavor
11. Rubber Road
12. Lucky Dog

Customer Reviews:

a promising future.......2000-02-26

There is no standout tracks ,but there is no duff tracks either.the cd grows on you with repeated listens and will sit nicely next to your golden smog and jayhawks.tangletown are a band who we should keep an eye on in the future.

Excellent!.......2000-02-04

This is a great CD. I mean what do you expect from a guy (Seth Zimmerman) whose uncle is Bob Dylan? Zimmerman's voice and group's sound is similar to his cousin Jakob Dylan of the Wallflowers. I hope that this band becomes huge.

Luck of the Tangle.......1999-12-10

There's a song on this disc called "Lucky Dog." I'm the "Lucky Dog" because I'm listening to it now!

AWESOME DEBUT!!.......1999-06-30

I was lucky enough to hear about this band early on...I've had the CD for about 6 months and I am *still* playing it! ALL the songs are strong, but some are standout!! The sound is very Train-meets -Counting Crows-meets-The Wallflowers if you need a reference. Visit their website at http://www.tangletown.net for updated info!

Average customer rating: Diamond Dogs meet Young Americans exciting transitional album - underrated Give it a try or two A Wonderful (Although Disjointed) Album! Underrated and Wonderful

Zinc Alloy & Hidden Riders of Tomorrow T-Rex Manufacturer: Edsel Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bolan's Zip Gun Dandy in the Underworld Futuristic Dragon T. Rex A Beard of Stars ASIN: B00006DID9 Release Date: 2002-08-13

Tracks:

1. Venus Loon
2. Sound Pit
3. Explosive Mouth
4. Galaxy
5. Change
6. Nameless Wildness
7. Teenage Dream
8. Liquid Gang
9. Carsmile Smith And The Old One
10. You've Got To Jive To Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight
11. Interstellar Soul
12. Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
13. The Avengers (Superbad)
14. The Leopards Featuring Gardenia And The Mighty Slug
15. The Groover
16. Midnight
17. Truck On (Tyke)
18. Sitting Here
19. Satisfaction Pony

Tracks:

1. Venus Loon
2. Sound Pit (Parts 1&2)
3. Explosive Mouth
4. Galaxy
5. Change (Signs)
6. Nameless Wildness
7. Teenage Dream
8. Liquid Gang
9. Carsmile Smith & The Old One
10. Spanish Midnight
11. Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
12. The Avengers (Superbad)
13. The Leopards
14. The Groover
15. Midnight
16. Truck On (Tyke)
17. Sitting There (Sitting Here)
18. Satisfaction Pony
19. Nameless Wildness
20. Carsmile Smith & The Old One (Solo)
21. Carsmile Smith & The Old One (With Organ)
22. Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
23. The Avengers (Superbad)
24. The Leopards

Album Description

Presented in an eye-catching digipak with a plastic slipcase, disc one features the original album remastered, accompanied by 5 non-album single sides, while disc 2 is a 24-track bonus disc of fascinating 'work-in-progress' versions and demos, which mirrors the original album's running order. The package is completed by a 16-page color booklet, including lyrics, photos and memorabilia, with extensive and updated annotation by Mark Paytress, editor of Mojo Collections, and author of the best Bolan biography available.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Double Disc Edition with Plenty of Bonus Tracks and Rarities.

Customer Reviews:

Diamond Dogs meet Young Americans.......2007-02-20

Let me first say that though this is an outstanding album if your new to T. Rex you may want to try Electric Warrior, The Slider or Tanx first. I was hesitant about buying this CD from the majority of reviews out about this CD, but still I wanted to try it. Then I purchased The Singles from 1974-1977: Sides A's and B's and heard a few of these songs on it, and personally I thought they were great.

Noticing that Glam Rock was desolving Bolan decided to get away from it, the same as Bowie. Bowie and T. Rex are my two personal favorites and in 1974 when Zinc came out Bowie was releasing Diamond Dogs (another classic). Zinc Alloy is a mix of Diamond Dogs and Young Americans sprinkled with space age sounds.

Zinc Alloy: The first song Venus Loon is a catchy 3 minute tune with a lot of Disco flavor. It could easily fit on Young Americans. Sound Pit is another great song but the lyrics have a lag time to them, which Bolan seemed to be getting into at this piont. I think the standout track on the CD isn't the singles but The Leopards Featuring Gardenia and the Mighty Slug. The words are more spoken than sung, bringing some Lou Reed into the CD. This CD has some of the best guitar playing Marc Bolan Has ever done and is full of catchy rhythms, disco rhythms, lagged singing, choral choruses featuring Gloria Jones and space age sounds, but spread evenly through the CD.

This CD really doesn't get the credit it deserves.

exciting transitional album - underrated.......2007-01-19

marc bolan seemingly oblivious to the publicity and t-rextacy of 1971-73 - created a new sound for his next album and, indeed, embraced change throughout the remainder of his career.. while many fans of his earlier music didn't follow him those that did were rewarded with some of his finest productions.. a mixture of funk, rock, and something else...

Give it a try or two.......2006-12-09

I have to admit when I first heard this CD I wanted to strangle Gloria Jones and I was a little weirded out by the sound of it. After a few more listens I came to the realization that it was an amazing CD, you just have to listen closely. While yes the songs seem a bit out there, really the CD has a really space-funk feeling to it. All of the songs have their own individual sounds and reasons for being awesome, although to be honest I still cannot decipher The Leopards & Gardennia and the Mighty Slug. It seems like it was intended to be more of a rant instead of an actual song. The album has some of Bolan's best guitar work as a matter of fact. Best songs? It is between Carsmile Smith, Interstellar Soul, Explosive Mouth. Everything else is amazing too, but those are my 3 personal favorites. The album is extremely funky and original, I think Marc wanted to escape the original T. Rex sound and try something new and original. An album where each track is actually a new experiment. And I think he succeeded.

A Wonderful (Although Disjointed) Album!.......2005-01-07

Many critics have hailed "Zinc Alloy" as a train wreck. While it definitely is an odd, disjointed album, I find it to be a delightful album. I would caution those not familiar with Bolan's music -- I don't think this is the place to start. I'd give this album a go only after you've heard "Electric Warrior," "The Slider," and "Tanx."

Marc Bolan's star was still in free fall mode when this album had come out. His glory days appeared to be behind him and (check out "The Slider" and the wonderful "Tanx") his muse seems to have all but deserted him.

"Zinc Alloy" was recorded on the run in several different contries during late '73 and early '74. After the critical failure of "Tanx," the pressure was on to continue the streak of hits that, until recently, seemed to flow so freely from Bolan's imaginiation.

Drugs, booze, a lack of focus, and Marc's massive ego all contributed to the problems experienced on this album. Production duties were still in the hands of Tony Visconti - but after his patience was tested, his advice ignored, and frequent arguements, he and Marc parted ways after "Truck On Tyke," a single released during this album's run.

One, maybe two songs would have been suitable for the radio back in '74. The rest seem like "ideas" Marc had thrown together in an effort to hastily make another album for the fans. Tony's emphasis seemed to be to make the T. Rex sound, bigger, grander, and louder. He has often stated he threw everything but the kitchen sink into the production of this album. These are the moments where the albums shines. Without much to work with, Visconti put a polish on these songs, making them enduring T. Rex classics.

While it's hard to say what direction Marc was trying to take - or the statement he was trying to get across, his aim seemed to be to redefine the band's sound as "Interstellar Soul," to put an urban soul/funk into the music. I don't see it myself, but there are some tunes that were left WAY out in left field ("Galaxy," "Change" and "Gardenia & the Mighty Slug"). But there are definitly moments of brilliance:

"Carsmile Smith & The Old One" - Listen to the arrangement - the violins and cellos are expertly arranged and compliment one the the best Bolan solos I've ever heard.

"Teenage Dream" - Another wonderfully arranged piece built around Marc's magical lyrics. The commercial hit single from the album.

"Liquid Gang" - A bizarre song that has one of the most Beatlesque/The Who fade out's I've ever heard on a T. Rex album. It sounds as if they invaided the local Oktoberfest, stole the Oompah Band and booked them for studio time. A stunning ending.

"Explosive Mouth" - I can't say 've ever heard anything quite like this song. If Marc ever wrote a song he considered "Cosmic Punk," this would be it. A T. Rex classic.

"Spanish Midnight" - The tail end of "You Gotta Jive". Two songs merged that should have stayed on their own. While it is repetative, it's a gorgeous song that Marc should have expanded. As Marc says at the end - "Beautiful, I (expletive) love it!"

"Sitting Here" - A single not on the original album. Another beautiful song reminicient of Marc's "Electric Warrior/The Slider/Tanx" era hits. A beautiful acoustic piece.

"The Groover" - Another single not on the original album. One of Marc's last huge hits. "T-R-E-X" is chanted at the beginning - it still sends shivers down my spine. Pure T. Rex boogie/funk/heavy metal.

"Satisfaction Pony" - Early heavy metal showcasing Marc's guitar talents. A B-side that could stand on its own.

The rest of the songs are really out there and aren't anywhere near Marc's best work. Some of them can be downright irritating - "Nameless Wildness" and "Interstellar Soul" come to mind immediately.

This was truly a transitional album for Marc. It showed an artist looking to change his sound and image, while alienating his established fanbase and any new fans at the same time. While this was not "the bottom" (that's reserved for "Zip Gun") it did mark the departure of Tony Visconti who added so much to T. Rex's signature sound and success.

Underrated and Wonderful.......2003-02-17

This is a great recording that doesn't always get its due. Here T. Rex elevates from Bolan Boogie to Space-Funk.

Average customer rating: D. Sieruga

A Whole Zinc of Finches T. Rex Manufacturer: Easy Action ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | 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 Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Heavy Metal | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Total T. Rex: 1971-1972 T. Rex Living in the Material World (CD+DVD) ASIN: B000AYQLV8 Release Date: 2006-03-13

Tracks:

1. John Peel Opening the Gates of the Perfumed Garden [Live]
2. Rings of Fortune [Live]
3. Hippy Gumbo [Live]
4. Wizard [Live]
5. Highways [Live]
6. Desdemona [Live]
7. Winnie the Pooh [Live]
8. Sarah Crazy Child [Live]
9. John Peel Closing the Gates of the Perfumed Garden [Live]

Tracks:

1. Child Star [DeMos & Work in Progress]
2. Highways [DeMos & Work in Progress]
3. Sleepy Maurice [DeMos & Work in Progress]
4. Chateau in Virginia Waters [DeMos & Work in Progress]
5. Deep Summer [DeMos & Work in Progress]
6. Rock Me/Puckish Pan [DeMos & Work in Progress]
7. One Inch Rock [DeMos & Work in Progress]
8. Sea Beasts [DeMos & Work in Progress]
9. Cat Black [DeMos & Work in Progress]
10. Chariots of Silk [DeMos & Work in Progress]
11. Pilgrim's Tale [DeMos & Work in Progress]
12. Like a White Star, Tangled and Far, Tulip That's What You Are [Demos &
13. Prelude [DeMos & Work in Progress]
14. King of the Rumbling Spires [DeMos & Work in Progress]
15. June Child & Marc Recitation [DeMos & Work in Progress]
16. Lofty Skies [DeMos & Work in Progress]
17. Dragon's Ear [DeMos & Work in Progress]
18. Wizard [DeMos & Work in Progress]
19. Summer Deep [DeMos & Work in Progress]
20. Fist Heart Mighty Dawn Dart [DeMos & Work in Progress]
21. Elemental Child [DeMos & Work in Progress]
22. Organ Blues [DeMos & Work in Progress]
23. Pictures of Purple People [DeMos & Work in Progress][Live]
24. Demon Queen [DeMos & Work in Progress]

Tracks:

1. Unicorn/Hot Rod Mama [Live]
2. Afghan Woman [Live]
3. Debora [Live]
4. Mustang Ford [Live]
5. Stacey Grove [Live]
6. Saamanda Palaganda [Live]
7. Wind Quartets [Live]
8. One Inch Rock [Live]
9. Chariots of Silk [Live]
10. Seal of Seasons [Live]
11. Conesuala [Live]
12. Nijinski Hind [Live]
13. Once Upon the Seas of Abyssinia [Live]
14. Do You Remember? [Live]
15. Wizard [Live]
16. Consuela [Live]
17. Seal of Seasons [Live]
18. One Inch Rock [Live]
19. Eastern Spell [Live]
20. Wind Quartets [Live]
21. Mustang Ford [Live]
22. Salamanda Palaganda [Live]
23. Strange Orchestras [Live]
24. Evenings of Damask [Live]
25. Chariots of Silk [Live]
26. Pewter Suitor [Live]
27. Traveling Tragition [Live]

Tracks:

1. For the Lion and the Unicorn/Hot Rod Mama [Live]
2. Debora [Live]
3. Afghan Woman [Live]
4. Misty Coast of Albany [Live]
5. Mustang Ford [Live]
6. Seal of Season [Live]
7. Chariots of Silk [Live]
8. Strange Orchestras [Live]
9. Wizard [Live]
10. Stacey Grove [Live]
11. One Inch Rock [Live]
12. Conesuela [Live]
13. Nijinsky Hind [Live]
14. Once Upon the Seas of Abussinia [Live]
15. Salamanda Palaganda [Live]
16. Blue Thumb [U.S.A. Promo 45][Live]
17. Wizard /"Dwarfish Trumpet Blues" Solo [U.S.A. Promo]

Tracks:

1. Interview - Marc Bolan
2. Oh Baby
3. Universal Love
4. Pavillions of the Sun [Live]
5. Jam Session
6. Oh Baby

Tracks:

1. Debora/Mustang Ford [DVD]
2. Stacey Grove/Salamanda Palaganda [DVD]
3. By the Light of the Magical Moon [DVD]
4. Children of Rarn and Suneye [DVD]
5. Kempton Race Course Footage [DVD]

Album Description

Marc Bolan started work on his new songs after leaving the group Johns Children, taking a couple that he'd recorded with them as well and started to create something 'big' in his plans for the future. As big as a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Some songs were worked through at home on his own and some with Steve Peregrine Took who would be the percussionist. Tyrannosaurus rex released four albums, three with Took and one with Mickey Finn who would later enjoy teen adulation with Marc in T.Rex. All the albums and outtakes from those sessions have been issued by Universal. However what we have here are home demos, work in progress and live shows. All of which are ultra rare, as it was considered a few years ago that some of this material simply did not exist. Contains totally unheard material from Marc's own tapes (recently re united with the family) Incredible snippets of work in progress Unused version of songs that differ from the final released track Booklet includes extensive liner notes and rare memorabilia from the Tyrannosaurus Rex fan club Box contains miniature copy of a Tyrannosaurus Rex concert programme from the Queens Hall in London 1969 Disc One includes the final broadcast of John Peels Perfumed Garden show from late sixties Pirate radio which is completely unreleased Disc Two Contains totally unheard material from Marc's own tapes (recently re united with the family), incredible snippets of work in progress, unused version of songs that differ from the final released track, Sleepy Maurice was issued as a fan club 7" and along with Chateau in Virginia Waters, Child Star, IIighways and a version of Demon Queen appear on the boxed set "20th Century Superstar" the rest of the material is unheard Disc Three contains two London shows. The lyceum enjoyed a limited released in the nineties however the Queens Hall show is totally unreleased Disc Four featuring Marc and Steve live in New York is unreleased Disc 've includes the two tracks from the 7" sing e by Marc's "lext short lived project Dib Cochran & the Earwigs featuring Rick Wakeman and unreleased jam from those sessions, an unreleased live version of Pavilions of Sun from Holland and a totally unheard version of Oh Baby demoed whilst still as Tyran osaurus Rex Disc Six includes a DVD of extremely rare footage of Tyrannosaurus Rex all of which is previously unreleased. After Marc Bolan left the group Johns Children, he wanted to create something big. As big as a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Songs were worked through at home on his own and some with Steve Peregrine Took, who would be the percussionist.

Album Details

Disc One Includes the Final Broadcast of John Peels Perfumed Garden Show from Late 60s Pirate Radio which is Completely Unreleased. Disc Two Includes Totally Unheard Material from Marc's Own Tapes, Incredible Snippets of Work in Progress, Unused Version of Songs that Differ from the Final Released Track, Sleepy Maurice was Issued as a Fan Club 7" Along with Chateau in Virginia Waters, Child Star, Highways and a Version of Demon Queen Appear on the Boxed Set "20th Century Superstar" the Rest is Unheard. Disc Three Includes Two London Shows. The Lyceum Enjoyed a Limited Released in the Nineties However the Queens Hall Show is Totally Unreleased. Disc Four featuring Marc and Steve Live in New York is Unreleased. Disc Five Includes the Two Tracks from the 7" Single by Marc's Next Short Lived Project Dib Cochran and the Earwigs featuring Rick Wakeman and Unreleased Jam from Those Sessions, an Unreleased Live Version of Pavilions of Sun from Holland. Disc Six Includes a Dvd of Extremely Rare Footage.

Customer Reviews:

D. Sieruga.......2007-07-09

I have to admit I was disappointed. For as many discs as this box set holds, I didn't find much I didn't already own. Then there is the horrific sound quality. There was no attempt to re-master the demos on the CD. Much of it is unlistenable. I am a huge Marc Bolan fan and own well over 20 of his various works. My advice would be to pass on this one though.

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