Just The Right Sound; The Association Anthology

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Music fans couldn't be blamed for thinking the reissue boom had run out of both steam and artistic merit. Then along comes this revealing 51-track double-disc anthology by the Association, much misunderstood purveyors of surprisingly enduring '60s hits such as "Along Comes Mary," "Cherish," "Windy," and "Never My Love." With their roots in the same potent Sunset Strip folk revival that yielded the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield, the Association's music embodied a more formal, pop-conscious wedding of folkie influences and the same affinity for adventurous vocal harmonies that fueled many of Brian Wilson's legendary productions during that epoch. Ironically, it was their very sense of cohesive unity that undermined them at the end of the decade, as more individual talents--and larger egos--came to the fore. But lovers of their rich SoCal pop sense--an ethos an attentive new generation of fans and musicians have perfectly dubbed "sunshine pop"--will find this collection rife with old friends (the aforementioned perennials and lesser hits like "Six Man Band" and "Goodbye, Columbus"), as well as some previously unreleased material, a few key solo outings, and a wealth of unheralded gems like the ambitious "Requiem for the Masses" and vibrant, upbeat tracks like "Come On In" and "Like Always." --Jerry McCulley

Product Description
'Just The Right Sound-The Association Anthology'. This 2 CD set includes 51 tracks released between 1965-1981, including 2 previously unreleased outtakes ('The Machine' & 'Better Times') from 1966 'And Then...Along Comes The Association'. Also includes hard-to-find original single mixes, extensive liner notes written by Dawn Eden, quotes and track notes from band members and tons of rare photos. Rhino Records.

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Average customer rating: The Association Anthology the right sounds, and the others, too From Vinyl to CD, Really Just the Right Sound! Just The Right Sound; The Association Anthology Better Cuts needed-several cuts are boring

Just The Right Sound; The Association Anthology The Association , and Association Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Baroque Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Association Live The Association Birthday Up-Up And Away: The Definitive Collection Insight Out ASIN: B00005Y1Y5 Release Date: 2002-07-05

Tracks:

1. The Machine
2. Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
3. One Too Many Mornings
4. Forty Times
5. Along Comes Mary
6. Your Own Love
7. Don't Blame It On Me
8. Cherish
9. Standing Still
10. I'll Be Your Man
11. Remember
12. Enter The Young (Original Version)
13. Better Times
14. It'll Take A Litlle Time - Larry Ramos
15. You Hear Me Call Your Name
16. Memories Of You
17. Pandora's Golden Heebie Jeebies
18. Looking For Glass (Single Version)
19. Windy
20. On A Quiet Night
21. We Love Us
22. When Love Comes To Me
23. Never My Love (Single version)
24. Happiness Is
25. Requiem For The Masses

Tracks:

1. Come On In
2. Everything That Touches You
3. Barefoot Gentleman
4. Time For Livin'
5. Birthday Morning
6. Like Always
7. The Time It Is Today
8. Six Man Band (Single Version)
9. Goodbye, Columbus
10. Under Branches
11. Yes, I Will
12. Look At Me, Look At You (Single Version)
13. Goodbye Forever
14. What Were The Words
15. Just About The Same
16. Along The Way (Single Version)
17. P.F. Sloan
18. Pegasus - Russ Giguere
19. Darling Be Home Soon
20. Names, Tags, Numbers & Labels
21. Carry On - Bijou
22. One Sunday Morning
23. Dreamer
24. Small Town Lovers
25. Across the Persian Gulf

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Music fans couldn't be blamed for thinking the reissue boom had run out of both steam and artistic merit. Then along comes this revealing 51-track double-disc anthology by the Association, much misunderstood purveyors of surprisingly enduring '60s hits such as "Along Comes Mary," "Cherish," "Windy," and "Never My Love." With their roots in the same potent Sunset Strip folk revival that yielded the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield, the Association's music embodied a more formal, pop-conscious wedding of folkie influences and the same affinity for adventurous vocal harmonies that fueled many of Brian Wilson's legendary productions during that epoch. Ironically, it was their very sense of cohesive unity that undermined them at the end of the decade, as more individual talents--and larger egos--came to the fore. But lovers of their rich SoCal pop sense--an ethos an attentive new generation of fans and musicians have perfectly dubbed "sunshine pop"--will find this collection rife with old friends (the aforementioned perennials and lesser hits like "Six Man Band" and "Goodbye, Columbus"), as well as some previously unreleased material, a few key solo outings, and a wealth of unheralded gems like the ambitious "Requiem for the Masses" and vibrant, upbeat tracks like "Come On In" and "Like Always." --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

'Just The Right Sound-The Association Anthology'. This 2 CD set includes 51 tracks released between 1965-1981, including 2 previously unreleased outtakes ('The Machine' & 'Better Times') from 1966 'And Then...Along Comes The Association'. Also includes hard-to-find original single mixes, extensive liner notes written by Dawn Eden, quotes and track notes from band members and tons of rare photos. Rhino Records.

Album Details

Includes Eight Tracks Not on the USA Version.

Customer Reviews:

The Association Anthology.......2005-10-04

For diehard fans, a complete musical trek thru The Association's career. Hearing them live recently transported me back to their debut era, and listening to this album solidified which of their songs became the obvious hits. Though enjoyable, we tend to program a playlist of our old favorites and discard the others... so for us, perhaps an album of the greatest hits might have filled the bill.

the right sounds, and the others, too.......2004-07-12

you know these guys as the 60's group who gave us such timeless and beautiful hits as "cherish," "never my love," "windy," and "along comes mary." unfortunately, though all those songs are stupendous, their non-hits were pretty much non-hits for a reason. oh well. and there's two cds worth of it.

From Vinyl to CD, Really Just the Right Sound!.......2004-04-12

I'm thrilled I can join with the other Association fans and celebrate the release of Just the Right Sound. I ordered it a few weeks ago, and have been playing it non-stop. Wonderful stuff. I was fortunate enough to see the group quite a few times during the '60's, including one memorable week in 1966 where I saw them 5 nights in a row at the old Cherry Hill Music Hall. They were indeed fabulous live, as the "Association Live" two record set attests. I have all their albums on vinyl, and have played them occasionally over the years with an eye towards making sure they don't get worn. In fact, the beginning of my "Birthday" vinyl is very worn since I played "Come on In" constantly for many years. To have it now on CD is something I cherish (pun intended). I'm thrilled that people remember one of the great bands of all time. Their music is terrific and timeless. I'd love to see a web site dedicated to the group, with updates on what the original 6/7 are up to (of course other than Brian Cole who passed away tragically in 1972). I did see the modern Association a few years ago in Milwaukee (with Russ Giguere and Larry Ramos as the original members still in place). Let's keep the Association alive!!!

Just The Right Sound; The Association Anthology.......2004-01-11

Wonderful! I love the way the compilation progresses through the years. I would, however, have ditched the "new" releases and included more songs from the "real" group (especially those that included the original 6/7 members). It's easy to praise the obvious No.1 tunes, but to fully realize the magic of this band, take a listen to some of the lesser known cuts,i.e. "Everything That Touches You", "On A Quiet Night" and "Birthday Morning". Lush. Truly lush. One of the amazing things about this band is the true muscianship of each and every member . I was so very fortunate to have heard them play live on three different occasions--two of them with the original 7 member lineup. These guys could really play!!! I only wish there had been a few cuts from the LIVE album. This band was one of the best live performers I've ever heard. Tired of syntho-pop? Long for the days of Brian Wilson-like intricate harmonies? Give this cd a try.

Better Cuts needed-several cuts are boring.......2003-11-22

This box set needs a little changing--alot of the cuts are mindless pieces of music-boring and uninspired--I don't know why cuts from the Live album were not included-these are more interesting--Association was great live better than in the Studio except for their hits. The Live album is coming out Dec 9--it is great-do not miss it.-I say stick with the Greatest Hits album and wait for an updated Box that is more inspiring.

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Just the Right Sound: the Anthology Association Manufacturer: Wea/Rhino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006ZUPO Release Date: 2002-07-05

Tracks:

1. The Machine
2. One Too Many Mornings
3. Forty Times
4. Along Comes Mary
5. Your Own Love
6. Don't Blame It On Me
7. Cherish
8. Standing Still
9. I'll Be Your Man
10. Remember
11. Enter The Young
12. Changes
13. Better Times
14. I'm The One
15. Memories Of You
16. Pandora's Golden Heebie Heebies
17. You Hear Me Call Your Name
18. Looking Glass
19. No Fair At All
20. Windy
21. On A Quiet Night
22. We Love Us
23. When Love Comes To Me
24. Reputation
25. Never My Love
26. Happiness Is
27. Requiem For The Masses
28. Come On In
29. Everything That Touches You
30. Barefoot Gentleman
31. Time For Livin'
32. Hear In Here
33. Birthday Morning
34. Like Always
35. The Time Is Today
36. Rose Petals, Incense And A Kitten
37. Six Man Band
38. Goodbye, Columbus
39. Under Branches
40. Yes, I Will
41. Look At Me, Look At You
42. Goodbye Forever
43. What Were The Words?
44. Just About The Same
45. Caney Creek
46. Along The Way
47. It's Gotta Be Real
48. P.F. Sloan
49. Bring Yourself Home
50. Dreamer
51. Smalltown Lovers
52. Across The Persian Gulf

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Anthology of the 60's Pop Group Responsible for Hits Like "Cherish", "Windy", "Along Comes Mary" and "Everything that Touches You". This Edition Includes 11 Tracks that Do Not Appear on the USA Equivalent.

Meditation Music:

1. Leslie Sansone: Walk Away the Pounds 2 Mile
2. Live [Import]
3. Love Songs of Burt Bacharach
4. Me and My Piano
5. Music for a Bachelor's Den
6. No Secrets
7. Nobody's Home [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
8. Nue [Import]
9. One Love [Import]
10. Outrageous Remixes [CD-single] [Import]

Meditation Music

meditation music

Meditation Music

Bruce Cockburn [Import]

Sonata for Violin & Piano 2 Op 36a

The Best of Danish Golden Age Music

Music: Ready for Love

The Hits 1984-1994

Skyy's the Limit [Import]

Sincerely wishing for a brighter new world

Sunlight Makes Me Paranoid

Summer Shines on Me

Road Movies

Paradiso-the Joy of Film Music [Import]

Rabioso La Pesadilla Recien [Import]

Salsa with the Oldies

Of Angels Wings & Voices

Turn Around