| 1. Mr. and Misdemeanor |
| 2. Shoe Salesman |
| 3. Still No Air |
| 4. Below Your Means |
| 5. Return of the Spiders |
| 6. Laughing at Me |
| 7. Refrigerator Heaven |
| 8. Beautiful Flyaway |
| 9. Lay Down and Die, Goodbye |
Easy Action,Alice Cooper,Capitol,Acid Rock,Hard Rock,Heavy Metal,Psychedelic,Rock
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Easy Action
Alice Cooper Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000575U4 Release Date: 2005-04-25 |
Tracks:
- Mr. & Misdemeanor
- Shoe Salesman
- Still No Air
- Below Your Means
- Return of the Spiders
- Laughing at Me
- Refrigerator Heaven
- Beautiful Flyaway
- Lay Down and Die, Goodbye
Album Description
1989 remastered release, accurately referred to as 'the great undiscovered' Cooper album originally released in 1970, features 9 tracks produced with the help of David Briggs (Neil Young) that run the gamut from Zappa to Bowie, and perhaps inspired both. Enigma Retro.Album Details
Alice Cooper's Second Studio Album from 1970 was Produced by David Briggs (Know Later for his Work with Neil Young) and Stands as Another of the Pillars of the Acid Rock Underground of the Time. Released on Frank Zappa's Bizarre Label, it Continued their Ascendancy to Rock's Heights of Fame.Customer Reviews:
CD had a scratch down the middle.......2007-06-14
Nice Sophmore Effort.......2006-12-07
Underrated Album.......2006-08-16
alice for president.......2005-11-29
Alice Cooper - 'Easy Action' (Capitol).......2005-09-27
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Sonic's Rendezvous Band
Sonic's Rendezvous Band , and Destroy All Monsters Manufacturer: Easy Action ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000I2J3A8 Release Date: 2006-10-02 |
Tracks:
- Promised Land
- Earthy
- It's Alright
- Mystically Yours
- Keep on Hustlin'
- Space Age Blues
- Do It Again
- Hearts
- I Believe to My Soul
- Let the Kids Dance
- Chungo of the Asphalt Jungle
- Goin' Bye
- Roberta
Tracks:
- Dangerous
- Asteroid B-612
- Hard Stoppin'
- Irish Girl
- Like a Rolling Stone
- Succeed
- Cool Breeze
- Song L
- Slow Down (Take a Look)
Tracks:
- Electrophonic Tonic
- Sweet Nothin'
- Asteroid B-612
- Gone with the Dogs
- Love and Learn
- Song L
- City Slang
Tracks:
- Dangerous
- Getting There
- Do It Again
- Hearts
- Love and Learn
- Heart of Stone
- Sweet Nothin'
- Asteroid B-612
- Song L
- City Slang
Tracks:
- Succeed
- Highjackin' Love
- Mystically Yours
- Take a Look
- Electrophonic Tonic
- So Sincerely Yours
- Dangerous
- Earthy
- Hearts (aka Detroit Tango)
- Step by Step - Lenny Kaye, Sonic's Rendezvous Band
- Party Lights
- Flight 505
- Thrill
- Goin' Bye
- Gone with the Dogs
Tracks:
- Sweet Little Sixteen
- Clock with No Hands
- You're So Great
- Sweet Nothin'
- Song L
- Love and Learn
- It's Alright
- Empty Heart
- American Boy
- Sweet Nothin' [Instrumental Rehearsal]
- Electrophonic Tonic
- City Slang
Album Description
A lavish 6 Disc box set by one of the most legendary (almost ) super groups of the seventies, featuring Scott Morgan ( Rationals ) Fred ' Sonic ' Smith (MC5) Scott 'Rock Action' Asheton (Stooges) . The only product the band ever released was a 7" Single of "City Slang" ( which was on both sides mono & stereo). The original of which commands ridiculous prices in the collectors field. The band themselves have all contributed as well as the estate of Fred Smith. Contains interviews with existing band members, unseen photographs from Bob Matheu (Creem), Sue Rynski and various shots from the private collection of the band themselves. Due to the lack of material available to date, demand for this box set on the Easy Action web site has been unprecedented. Design of this set is being handled by ex Rhino art director and Grammy award winner Rachel GutekAlbum Details
A Lavish Six Disc Box Set by One of the Most Legendary (Almost ) Super Groups of the Seventies, featuring Scott Morgan (Rationals) Fred ` Sonic ` Smith (Mc5) Scott `rock Action' Asheton (Stooges). The Box Contains Four CDs of Live Material, and Two CDs of Studio Material. All Rare Recordings Much Sought after by Both Stooges and Mc5 Fans around the World! also Contains Interviews with Existing Band Members and Writers from Creem Magazine and Others, Along with Many Unseen Photos.Customer Reviews:
Gets Better with Every Listen..........2007-05-29
If you are lookin' for soundboard-quality, perfect-fidelity live footage, you ain't gonna find it here. These recordings are definitely low-fi, but they sound fantastic. Some of these shows have circulated on bootleg tapes for some time, but here we have a few of 'em all together in a great lookin' box and extensive history/liner-notes. Fred was the reason the band never really moved beyond "local" status. According to the liner notes, it appears he got sorta bored and wanted to move on. After the band broke up, he and wife Patti Smith both went on hiatus for a fair amount of time.
Is it worth $70? Well, that's debatable. What is NOT debatable is that you have hours of listening enjoyment supplied by the drum-crushing beats that Rock Action Asheton provides (always underappreciated), Fred 'Sonic' Smith's chainsaw riffs, and Scott Morgan's soulful crooning. This is definitely a piece of Detroit history and if you like that style of balls-out garage rock, you found a real gem.
NOTE: The band minus Sonic Smith backed up Iggy on his '78 tour of Europe. Some of those shows are floating around the internet...
This is Rock n Roll.......2007-05-11
A No-Brainer.......2007-04-23
If you loved the MC5, this is a no-brainer.
If you listen to Fred Sonic Smith and hear one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock and roll, this is a no-brainer.
The Second Chance show (disc 4) is worth the cost of the boxset alone.
CITY SLANG from the Second Chance show is worth the cost of the boxset alone.
Can you see where I'm going with this?
How these guys flew under the radar for so long is beyond me.
After I listened to this, I wanted to throw away most of my CD collection, cuz it paled in comparison.
I didn't, of course, but...
In a perfect world, I'd make copies of this and give one to every teenager out there and tell him/her..."This is what rock and roll is all about. You can thank me later."
Think about it...Sonic Smith and Scott Morgan on guitars, Gary Rasmussen on bass, and if that ain't enough, Scott "Rock Action" Ashton on drums.
Turn it up and turn it loose...this is rock and roll at its best!
Classic Detroit Rock from the crypt.......2007-01-09
The earlier recordings sound fine in the car and the later live shows pass audiophile muster. I have to pay careful attention not to turn it up so loud that I fry my Vandersteens.
Straight Forward Rock!.......2007-01-03
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Legendary Songs of Cole Porter
Various Artists Manufacturer: Universal/Spectrum ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004UB8V Release Date: 2000-10-30 |
Tracks:
- I've Got You Under My Skin - Peggy Lee
- Begin The Beguine - Bing Crosby
- What Is This Thing Called Love? - Billie Holiday
- My Heart Belongs To Daddy - Ella Fitzgerald
- Ridin' High - Teresa Brewer
- Get Out Of Town - Mel Torme
- Easy To Love - Dick Haymes
- Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye - Jack Jones
- Trust Your Destiny To A Star - Bing Crosby
- You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To - Dick Haymes
- I Love Paris - Jack Jones
- Night And Day - Pat Boone
- Don't Fence Me In - Louis Armstrong
- Just One Of Those Things - Al Jolson
- Do I Love You? - Peggy Lee
- Friendship - Judy Garland
- It's De Lovely - Jeri Southern
- Rosalie - Bing Crosby
- From This Moment On - Mel Torme
- It's All Right With Me - Peggy Lee
- You Do Something To Me - Marlene Dietrich
- True Love - Four Aces
Album Description
Budget-priced collection featuring many of the most famous interpretations of many of the most beloved songs by the most stylish pop songwriter of all-time. Ideal for fans of Porter, easy listening pop singers or that special customer that just wants a re
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Heavy Liquid
The Stooges Manufacturer: Easy Action ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009F9OC6 Release Date: 2005-07-18 |
Tracks:
- I Got a Right [No GTR Solo][#]
- I Got a Right [Take #2 False Start. No GTR Solo][#]
- I Got a Right [#]
- Gimme Some Skin [#][Instrumental]
- Gimme Some Skin [#]
- I Got a Right [#][Instrumental]
- I Got a Right + GTR Solo [#]
- I Got a Right [Retake #2 Intrum. Leslied GTR No Solo. Scotty ...]
- Louie Louie [#]
- I Got a Right [Too Slow][#]
- I Got a Right [Two False Starts][#]
- I Got a Right [No Leslied. No Solo][#]
- Money [#]
- I Got a Right [False Starts][#]
- I Got a Right [Different Lyrics Outro][#]
- I Got a Right [+ Solo][#]
- I Got a Right [Different Drums + Solo][#]
- I'm Sick of You [#][*]
- Tight Pants [#][*]
- Scene of the Crime [#][*]
Tracks:
- Raw Power [Take 1][#]
- Raw Power [Take 2][#]
- Head on Curve [Take 1][#]
- Head on Curve [Take 2][#]
- I Need Somebody-Sweet Child-I Like the Way You Walk [#]
- Search & Destroy [#]
- Can't Turn You Loose [#]
- I Need Sombody [Version 2][#]
- Head on Curve [Version 2][#]
- Gimme Danger [#]
Tracks:
- Raw Power
- Head On
- Wild Love
- Till the End of the Night
- Cock in My Pocket
- Gimme Danger
- Death Trip
- Search & Destroy
- How It Hurts (Rubber Legs)
- Johanna
- Open Up & Bleed
- Born in a Trailer
- Jesus Loves the Stooges
- She Creatures of the Hollywood Hills
Tracks:
- Rubber Legs #1
- Cock in My Pocket
- Head on Curve
- Johanna
- Open Up & Bleed
- Cry for Me/Pinpoint Eyes
- Rubber Legs #2
- Raw Power [Live]
- Head On [Live]
- Gimme Danger [Live]
- Cock in My Pocket [Live]
- Search & Destroy [Live]
- I Need Somebody [Live]
- Heavy Liquid [Live]
Tracks:
- Raw Power [#]
- Head On [#]
- Gimme Danger [#]
- Search & Destroy [#]
- I Need Somebody [#]
- Heavy Liquid [#]
- Cock in My Pocket [#]
- Open Up & Bleed [#]
Tracks:
- Head On
- Wet My Bed
- I Got Nothing
- Open Up & Bleed
- Dick Clark Interview
Customer Reviews:
A Valuable Historical Documentary.......2007-05-16
The rest of the material in this box features material that has been released before, but generally as (semi) bootlegs. Excepting the second disc, which also features high quality studio rehearsal sessions, the remainder of live recordings are indeed lower than hoped for. However, any true fan of Iggy and The Stooges should have been aware of this fact before spending the big money.
With that in mind, the inclusion of this material in a cohesive boxed set should not be considered a minus. Instead, this set is representative of what The Stooges sounded like shortly before (disc one) and after (the remainder) the release of Raw Power... again, a documentary from the early 1970s. Regarding this package as such, one should be able to overlook the sound quality and consider the historical value instead.
Hey! These live recordings were the best available... none of the live recordings of Iggy and The Stooges from that time period were magnificent, sound quality wise. Still, complete shows are provided here and if one can get used to the less than desirable sound (as should be the case for any true fan of this band who collected the bootlegs), there is plenty of material here to keep those of us who cannot get enough of the original Stooges quite happy (especially considering the fact that the bootlegs are now difficult to find). This slick packaging is also a plus.
Would I recommend this as a starting point to those just coming to Iggy and The Stooges? No! Certainly, beginners need to start with the official releases. But for those who are beyond this point, this set is essential.
Buyer beware, this is for uber fans ONLY.......2006-03-15
Buyer beware of quality.......2005-11-12
For Fans Only - But Worth It.......2005-08-28
Here's the deal: If you love the "Raw Power" album, then you need to get this. It's a true sign of Iggy and co.'s genius that those 13 "I Got a Right" takes are not only listenable, but intriguing. Hardcore fans will marvel at the painstaking process the band goes through to get the song down, each increasing try with more fury and intensity than the last.
Once you get through the song duplication of the first disc, the rest of the box showcases show rehearsals and incredible (but lo-fi) live recordings. If anything, these discs present a band as disciplined as any other, and are a real treat for James Williamson fans. For me, he, as much as Iggy, is the real heart of the "Raw Power" album.
Two beautiful booklets, jammed with unseen photos, essays, and vintage article repritnts, plus two stickers make this box a delight for true Stooges freaks. As the previous reviewer said, buy it now before it's gone. You know you need it!
Great rare Iggy.......2005-08-01
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Electric Boogie
Marc Bolan Manufacturer: Easy Action ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000NTPE3Q Release Date: 2007-05-28 |
Tracks:
- Jeepster [Demo]
- Electric Warrior/There Was a Time [Demo]
- Dark Lipped Woman [Demo]
- Guitar Jam #1 [Demo]
- Get It On [Demo]
- Guitar Jam #2 [Demo]
- Planet Queen [Demo]
- Guitar Jam #3 [Demo]
- Guitar Jam #4 [Demo]
- Jeepster [Work in Progress] [Demo]
- Life's a Gas [Acoustic] [Demo]
- Gypsy Queen (My Shaky Jane) [Demo]
- Girl, Pts. 1-2 [Acoustic Work in Progress] [Demo]
- Guitar Jam #5 [Demo]
- Get It on Blues [Demo]
- Sailors of the Highway [4 Track Demo]
Tracks:
- Cadillac [Live]
- Ride a White Swan [Live]
- Hot Love [Live]
- Get It On [Live]
- Jewel [Live]
- Beltane Walk [Live]
- One Inch Rock [Live]
- Spaceball Ricochet [Live]
- Debora [Live]
- Instrumental Jam [Live]
- Elemental Child [Live]
Tracks:
- Beltane Walk [Live]
- Girl [Live]
- Debora [Live]
- Spaceball Ricochet [Live]
- Girl [Live]
- Cosmic Dancer [Live]
- Ride a White Swan [Live]
- Get It On [Live]
- Summertime Blues [Live]
- Summertime Blues [Rehearsals] [Live]
- Jam [Rehearsals] [Live]
- Honey Don't [Rehearsals] [Live]
- Summertime Blues [Rehearsals] [Live]
Tracks:
- Buick MacKane [Demo]
- Buick MacKane [Different Version] [Demo]
- Cadillac [Marc 'N' Mickey Demo]
- Rock On [Demo]
- Guitar Piece [Demo]
- Slider [Demo]
- Baby Strange [Acoustic Work in Progress] [Demo]
- Telegram Sam [Marc 'N' Mickey Demo]
- Thunderwing [Demo]
- Buick MacKane #2 [Demo]
- Spaceball Ricochet [Demo]
- Sunken Rags [Home Demo]
- Rainy Monday [Demo]
- I Knew a Girl [Demo]
- Guitar Piece [Demo]
- Baron of Wimpole Street [Demo]
- Take Me Down to Birmingham [Demo]
Tracks:
- Electric Boogie [Unused Mix from Oct/Nov '71]
- Electric Warrior Interview, Pt. 1 - Michael Cuscuna, T. Rex,
- Raw Ramp [Unused Mix from Oct/Nov '71]
- Electric Warrior Interview, Pt. 2 - Michael Cuscuna, T. Rex,
- T. Rex Studio Jam
- Jeepster
- Life's a Gas
- Baby Strange
- Children of Rarn Suite
- Everybody's Loose
Tracks:
- Jeepster [Promo] [DVD]
- Get It On [Promo] [DVD]
- Hot Love [DVD]
- Jeepster [DVD]
Album Description
2007 six disc box set (five CDs + NTSC/Region 0 DVD) filled with rare demos, live recordings and a DVD with previously unseen footage, all from one of Bolan's most productive (and successful) years: 1971. After Marc Bolan delivered the seminal album Electric Warrior to his record company, he was free to start his own record label and do things his way. Over the proceeding six months, free of contracts, he recorded the basics of what would become his biggest selling UK album The Slider for his own The T. Rex Hot Wax Co. label. The material in this box set was curated over many years from collectors, fans and auction rooms and is controlled by the Bolan Estate, Most of these recordings are being released here for the first time! Features Bolan's home demos of huge hits like 'Jeepster', 'Telegram Sam' and 'Get it On'. Also included is unearthed live tapes from the summer tour of 1971. Finally, this box set Includes a full colour booklet with In-depth notes and previously unpublished photographs from this explosive period in Bolan's career! 68 tracks. Easy Action.Album Details
After Marc Bolan Delivered the Seminal Album "Electric Warrior" to his Record Company, He was Free to Start his Own Record Label and Do Things his Way. Over the Proceeding Six Months, Free of Contracts, He Recorded the Basics of What Would Become his Biggest Selling UK Album "The Slider" for his Own "The T.rex Hot Wax Co.". The Material in this Box was Curated Over Many Years from Collectors, Fans and Auction Rooms and is Controlled by the Bolan Estate, Most Being Released Here for the First Time. These Six CDs Include Bolan's Home Recordings of Huge Hits Like "Jeepster", "Telegram Sam" and "Get it On" Being Worked from the Bare Bones. Also Included is Unearthed Live Tapes from the Summer Tour of 1971. The Accompanying Dvd (Ntsc) Includes Previously Unseen Footage of Bolan and Co. The Set Includes a Full Colour Booklet with In-depth Notes and Previously Unpublished Photographs from this Explosive Period in Bolan's Career!Customer Reviews:
The 3rd Box Set in the "Easy Action" Bolan Series.......2007-06-03
The Box contains 6 Discs, 5 Music and 1 DVD. I have not made it through them all, but I will say having listened to the 2 Demos Discs I was impressed, and delighted. These tapes somehow had escaped the hands of bootlegers over the years. It is wonderful to hear the songs from "Electric Warrior" and "Slider" being worked out acoustically. I will dip into the live stuff next...If you order this CD direct from Easy Action they send you a bonus disc that fits in the box. That disc is the 1971 Weeley Festival Concert recording.
The quality of the product that Easy Action releases is outstanding. The booklets, the photos. Amazon carries all the Easy Action Records releases. Check out the "Total T.Rex 1971-1972" Box, and the amazing "A Whole Zinc Of Finches" Box, which is filled with ultra-rare Tyrannosaurus Rex recordings. If you are not hip to the Tyrannosaurus Rex stuff, you should be, start with "Unicorn" or "Beard of Stars", get the remasters. It is not "Electric Warrior" it is a horse of another colour to be sure, completely impossible to classify. More acousticaly orientated.
While these releases are not cheap, they are indeed worth every penny. Treat yourself, and support this record label. Amazon has all their releases. Check out their website. It is wonderful that there is still a label with an obvious love for the music they release, and the stewardship they show for this body of Marc Bolan's work that was left behind should be commended. The task could not be in better hands.
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ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000Q6GWC8 Release Date: 2007-07-31 |
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ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000Q6GWBY Release Date: 2007-07-31 |
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Purity Accuracy
MC5 Manufacturer: Easy Action ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002QGF7E Release Date: 2004-10-04 |
Tracks:
- Skunk (Sonicly Speaking)
- Poison
- Gotta Keep Movin
- Baby Wont Ya [1970 Unreleased Version]
- Sister Ann
- Future Now
- Over & Over [Fred Acoustic Instrumental 1970]
- Train Music
- Pledge Song [Early Version of Sister Anne]
- Power Trip [Early Version of Skunk]
- Tutti-Frutti
- Tonight
- Teenage Lust [Instrumental]
- Looking at You [2nd Version]
- High School [Instrumental]
- Call Me Animal [Instrumental]
- American Ruse
- Shaking Street [Acoustic Version Summer '69]
- Human Being Lawnmower
- Back in the U.S.A.
- Looking at You [Instrumental]
- What Is Zenta?
Tracks:
- Looking at You
- Borderline
- Looking at You [Instrumental]
- I Can Only Give You Everything
- I Just Don't Know
- One of the Guys
- Little Red Riding GRMPH
- I Don't Mind
- Look What You've Done
- Baby Please Don't Go
- Break Time
- I'm a Man
- Looking at You
- Black to Comm
- I Put a Spell on You [Live]
- Born Under a Bad Sign [Live]
- I Want You Right Now [Live]
- I Believe to My Soul [Live]
Tracks:
- Intro/Ramblin' Rose [Live]
- Human Being Lawnmower [Live]
- Tonight [Live]
- Rocket Reducer, No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa) [Live]
- It's a Man's World [Live]
- Teenage Lust [Live]
- Looking at You [Live]
- Fire of Love [Live]
- Shakin Street [Live]
- Starship/Kick Out the Jams/Black to Comm/Teenage Lust [Live]
Tracks:
- Brother J. C Intro 27th Oct 1968 [Live]
- Motor City Is Burning [Live]
- I Believe to My Soul [Live]
- Rocket Reducer, No. 62 (Rama la Fa Fa Fa) [Live]
- I'm Mad Like Eldridge Cleaver [Live]
- Ice Pick Slim [Live]
- Black to Comm [Live]
Tracks:
- Kick Out the Jams [Live]
- Come Together [Live]
- Revolutionary Blues [Live]
- Rocket Reducer, No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa) [Live]
- James Brown Medley: Cold Sweat/I Can't Stand Myself/There Was a Time
- Upper Egypt [Live]
- Tutti Frutti [Live]
- Borderline [Live]
- Born Under a Bad Sign [Live]
- I Want You [Live]
- Starship [Live]
- Black to Comm [Live]
Tracks:
- Sister Anne [Live]
- Gotta Keep Movin' [Live] - Nicke ?, MC5
- Looking at You [Live] - MC5, Dave Vanian
- Skunk (Sonicly Speaking) [Live]
Album Description
Import exclusive six disc compilation featuring rarities, demos, & live tracks. Easy Action. 2004.Album Details
The First Band Authorised Project Since 1971. This Box Includes Demo Versions, Alternate Takes, Live Material and Unreleased Material in One Box. Includes Scarce Recordings from the Fledgling Band in '65 to Blistering Live Performances in the `70's and Recordings as Recent as 2003. It also features an Unreleased Version of "baby Won't Ya" with Fred Smith Vocals. Featuers a New Version of Mc5-dtk Performing "sister Ann" with Lemmy from Motorhead on Vocals, Nicke from the Hellacopters on Guitar and "looking at You" with Dave Vanian from the Damned. Liner Notes by Nina Antonia Feature Current Interviews with all of the Surviving Members, Wayne Kramer, Dennis Thompson and Michael Davis of the Band plus an Interview with Manager John Sinclair.Customer Reviews:
How did I possibly get this for $7.57???!!.......2006-07-11
back to detroit.......2006-06-30
Moving Music.......2005-06-21
Great, But Not Without Flaws.......2005-06-05
The first disk is sonically superior to all others for the material previously issued (Babes in Arms, Total Energy releases.) The rehearsals are not exactly that, its more like some different mixes and vocal takes to go with the usual songs, although theer are quite a few rehearsal sounding items, especially the Back in the USA era stuff. The High Time era tracks are excellent, no missteps with any of these, including the interesting although short "Over and Over" demo. The following pre-HT demos of Skunk and Sister Anne, both pretty interesting as well. The Back in the USA material gets a bit dicey however. Yes the bass is slightly more audible, but the boxey sound of most of the stuff can be a turn off. Also, there are far too many straight ahead instrumentals on the disk, adding nothing to understanding their process of the recording of the album. Tonight sounds a billion times better with the intro they had for it and the Human Being Lawnmower it still one of their very best, although its hard to see how it sounds very different from the album version.
Disk 2 is the pre-Kick Out the Lams material and for the most part is extremely excellent. The early singles on the disk sound great, finally remastered as good as they can be. The other demo stuff still sounds as good as it does on the '66 Breakout cd. Adding the bonus rare live cuts is a good touch to round it out. The early versions of Looking at You and Black to Comm from their high school gig are bloozey-great. The Looking at You instrumental is again a fairly uneccessary addition.
Disk 3 is the 1970 gig at the Saginaw center. The most annoying thing about the box set is the fact that this show was simply duped onto the cd, containing the annoying 3 second breaks between the songs on the original "Teenage Lust" version of the cd. The other complete show on the disk do not have the breaks. Very annoying when you're listening to concert in it's entirely like this one. The concert itself is pretty good with some rare covers. The professional nature of the band does lack the energy given by the pre-1969 concerts, although once you get used to the style, you don't mind it so much. The mix gets better as the concert goes on, achieveing the best mix on the james brown cover. The concert does lack in vocals for most of the time. However, the end meddly is excellent, with a great version of Black to Comm. Teenage Lust is not played again in the meddly, it is a misprint.
Disk 4 is odds and ends from the 1968 Grande Ballroom Days. The quality of the 30/31 date material is excellent, and its great to hear "motor City is Burning" with even more vengance. The alternate Rama Lama FaFaFa is excellent sounding but a little tamer compared to the KOTJ version. Those are easily the highlights along with I Belioeve to my Soul. The Ice Pick Slim and Mad Like Eldridge Cleaver suffer from poorer fidelity, although ae pretty listenable for those in a free-form mood. Black to Comm sounds pretty good on this one too.
Disk 5 is a Great soundboard(?) show from earlier 1968. Great set with a fuller version of how they actually sounded live. The quality takes a while to get used to, a little muddy, but the mix is pretty good. Great vocals throughout by Tyner. Come Together and Revolutionary Blues are an excellent combo. Also the Black to Comm is rock hard.
Disk 6 is a 4 song single form the reunion gig. It's ok, the DVD Sonic Revolution has all these songs on there already, so it's a little redundant. The band still has it, but their age does show.
But you can't go wrong with Lemmy singing Sister Anne.
Overall, this is a great Box Set after you fall in love with the bands 3 original albums. The shows and outtakes fill in the gaps on their masterful and flawed albums. The packaging and book are also pretty damn fine, with a full bio/history of the band complete with pictures and interviews. Very coool cardboard cases for everything too.
However, if you get this for around $50, make sure to pick up Thunder Express, which is a cd of an in-studio set from 1972, great sound on that one, especailly with the funk drum breakdown on RAma LAma. This is the only rarity not on the box set, but would have been great if they had swapped it for the reunion gig.
Anything Less Than 5 Stars Is Blasphemy............2005-03-21
Finally, If you're a newcomer the MC5, I strongly suggest entering "The Big Bang: The Best of the MC5" in your search box & begin your initiation to this great band there. The sonic quality of these recording may discourage you from investigating the MC5 legacy any further. When you do find "Big Bang" ain't enough for you, then this box is the logical next step (along with all the legitimate studio releases). So be part of the solution and buy this set NOW!
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Purity Accuracy
MC5 Manufacturer: Easy Action ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0009JDBP8 Release Date: 2005-05-30 |
Tracks:
- Skunk (Sonicly Speaking)
- Poison
- Gotta Keep Movin
- Baby Wont Ya [1970 Unreleased Version]
- Sister Ann
- Future Now
- Over & Over [Fred Acoustic Instrumental 1970]
- Train Music
- Pledge Song [Early Version of Sister Anne]
- Power Trip [Early Version of Skunk]
- Tutti-Frutti
- Tonight
- Teenage Lust [Instrumental]
- Looking at You [2nd Version]
- High School [Instrumental]
- Call Me Animal [Instrumental]
- American Ruse
- Shaking Street [Acoustic Version Summer '69]
- Human Being Lawnmower
- Back in the U.S.A.
- Looking at You [Instrumental]
- What Is Zenta?
Tracks:
- Looking at You
- Borderline
- Looking at You [Instrumental]
- I Can Only Give You Everything
- I Just Don't Know
- One of the Guys
- Little Red Riding GRMPH
- I Don't Mind
- Look What You've Done
- Baby Please Don't Go
- Break Time
- I'm a Man
- Looking at You
- Black to Comm
- I Put a Spell on You [Live]
- Born Under a Bad Sign [Live]
- I Want You Right Now [Live]
- I Believe to My Soul [Live]
Tracks:
- Intro/Ramblin' Rose [Live]
- Human Being Lawnmower [Live]
- Tonight [Live]
- Rocket Reducer, No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa) [Live]
- It's a Man's World [Live]
- Teenage Lust [Live]
- Looking at You [Live]
- Fire of Love [Live]
- Shakin Street [Live]
- Starship/Kick Out the Jams/Black to Comm/Teenage Lust [Live]
Tracks:
- Brother J. C Intro 27th Oct 1968 [Live]
- Motor City Is Burning [Live]
- I Believe to My Soul [Live]
- Rocket Reducer, No. 62 (Rama la Fa Fa Fa) [Live]
- I'm Mad Like Eldridge Cleaver [Live]
- Ice Pick Slim [Live]
- Black to Comm [Live]
Tracks:
- Kick Out the Jams [Live]
- Come Together [Live]
- Revolutionary Blues [Live]
- Rocket Reducer, No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa) [Live]
- James Brown Medley: Cold Sweat/I Can't Stand Myself/There Was a Time
- Upper Egypt [Live]
- Tutti Frutti [Live]
- Borderline [Live]
- Born Under a Bad Sign [Live]
- I Want You [Live]
- Starship [Live]
- Black to Comm [Live]
Tracks:
- Sister Anne [Live]
- Gotta Keep Movin' [Live] - Nicke ?, MC5
- Looking at You [Live] - MC5, Dave Vanian
- Skunk (Sonicly Speaking) [Live]
Album Description
Purity Accuracy is a single CD verison of the best selling 6 CD box set of the same name. This album contains 15 total tracks packaged in an SACD style jewel case with special features including a 16 page full color booklet, information about every track, rare photographs and a picture disc CD. Highlights include 'Baby Won't Ya', 'Over And Over', 'Looking At You', 'Motor City Is Burning', 'Skunk' and more. Easy Action Records. 2005.
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New York's A Go Go
Sylvain Sylvain Manufacturer: Easy Action ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002QGF7Y Release Date: 2004-08-30 |
Tracks:
- Paper, Pencil & Glue
- Oh Honey
- Hungry Girls
- I'm Your Man
- Another Heart Needs Mending
- Forgotten Panties
- Trash
- My Babe
- Frenchette
- Your Society Makes Me Sad
- It's on Fire
- Sleep Baby Doll
Tracks:
- Cops Are Coming
- Teenage News
- Kids Are Back
- I'm So Sorry
- Casting Couch
- It's Love
- Without You
- 14th Street
- Emily
- Deeper & Deeper
- Out With the Wrong Woman
- Dreaming About You Baby
- Rockin' Good Time
- I Love a Little Pussy
Album Description
Easy Action. 2004.Album Details
Ex New York Dolls Member's Anthology of Material Recorded from the Break Up of the Dolls to the Present Day.Customer Reviews:
How Sad That I'm The First.......2007-02-07
Rock Music:
- Essence
- EZO
- Feel My Pain [Import]
- First Watch
- For Madmen Only
- Global Mayhem
- H.W.D.W.S. (Hot, Wet, Drippin' with Sweat)
- Headless Cross
- Hold Your Breath
- Horror Epics
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