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THE FACES |
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THE ROLLING STONES Singles 1965-1967 (Abkco) When it came to releasing monumental hit singles back in the 60s, few groups, save The Beatles, could touch the Stones. Having already released their classic 60s albums as hybrid Stereo / SACD releases, Abkco have recently been busy reviving all those great Rolling Stones singles on CD on a series of vintage style box sets complete with original 45 cover art and historic liner notes. Last year the label began the process with Singles 1963-1965, which featured the Stones early R&B and blues releases and now they get to the heart of the matter with The Rolling Stones Singles 1965-1967. Lets face itas great as the bands early single releases are, they really didnt hit their stride till the 1965 release of Satisfactionthe single release kicking off the 11 CD 1965-1967 set. The Stones 60s singles always featured an A and a B side, yet here, the three track Satisfaction single incorporates both the American and British b-sides. Restoring some of the greatest 60s chart topping pop music ever caught on record, this second Stones singles box on Abkco is supported by an extensive booklet featuring revealing quotes from Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards and more. A stunning box set to behold, these eleven singles decked out in their original picture sleeves is essential for any devoted 60s pop fan and is a perfect set up for the third Stones singles box, entitled Singles 1968-1971, coming soon on Abkco. www.abkco.com
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THE KINKS The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society (Sanctuary / Castle) It was at the height of that incredibly prolific period in his songwriting history that Ray Davies created a magnum opus of 60s rock that is listed by many Kinks fans as being their best album ever. From his introductory liner notes about the album, The Whos Pete Townshend is quoted as saying, For me, Village Green Preservation Society is Rays masterwork. Its his Sgt. Pepper, its what makes him the definitive pop poet laureate. What better way to celebrate that landmark album than with Sanctuarys 2004 three CD box set of The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society. Released during the same late Fall 68 period as The Beatles (white album), Beggars Banquet and the second Traffic album, VGPS may have been initially overlooked, yet within days, word quickly spread of The Kinks innovative masterpiece. From the lengthy liner notes, Ray states, I just wanted to be creative and say something about a part of the world that was not so commercial. Also from the extensive booklet, group bassist Pete Quaife is quoted as saying Its the best album we made with group guitarist Dave Davies recalling it was a project that was either ahead of its time, or just totally out of time! With disc 1 featuring the complete 15 track stereo mix (+four bonus tracks), disc 2 featuring the complete mono mix (+five bonus tracks) and disc 3 showcasing 22 certified Kinks rarities and vital alternate tracks, one of the greatest 60s albums is fittingly showcased on the pedestal it so richly deserves. www.kindakinks.net
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THE
ZOMBIES
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JETHRO
TULL Stormwatch (Capitol / EMI) Jethro
Tull made such an enormous musical impact back in the 60s, so
much in fact that many groups throughout the continent began playing
Tull-like instrumental gothic-rock sounds around that time including
Jan Akkerman and Focus, whose sound is interestingly quite Tull inspired.
Although Tull mania sort of ended with the onset of their watermark
double disc, Living In The Past or more likely with the 73
release of Passion Play, the band continued making new fans and
delighting original Tull buffs by actually recording some depth-defying
sounds till the demise of the 70s. The final Tull studio album
of the 70s, 1979s Stormwatch really captured the
last gasp of the quintessential 70s Tull sound. Interestingly,
in his liner notes for this 2004 EMI remaster of Stormwatch, Ian
Anderson dedicates the reissue to drummer Barrie Barlow,
who left the fold following Stormwatch after so many ground-breaking
Tull albums. The albums pensive, apprehensive outlook was further
exacerbated by the untimely illness and ultimate passing of bassist
John Glascock, who left the sessions after three tracks. Four
bonus tracks include a mythical Tull instrumental entitled King
Henrys Madrigal, of course featuring the great Martin
Barre on guitar. Top remastered sound and those fine bonus tracks
further decorate this underrated Tull classic. On another note, Capitol
/ Chrysalis have also reissued upgraded CDs of A,
the CD repackaged with a live in concert DVD showcasing the A lineup
of Anderson, Barre, bassist Dave Pegg, keyboardist Eddie Jobson
and drummer Mark Craney featuring a variety of live and concept
video footage. Anderson laments in the notes about the demise of the
classic Tull lineup with Barlow, Evan and David Palmer and the A
CD and DVD clearly reflect a change of direction into the realm
of techno-druid music, the first of more to come. Finally, Capitol /
Chrysalis have reissued the original Tull Bursting Out album
in 2004 as a double CD set. Recorded on the 1978 Tull European tour,
the set features the classic late 70s Tull line-up performing
a veritable smorgasbord of long standing Tull favorites from 1969s
Stand Up to Heavy Horses in 1978, topped off with twelve
pages of photos and priceless notes from Ian Anderson.
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THE
FACES Five Guys Walk Into A Bar... (WSM / Rhino)
After
their band folded, Rod Stewart and Ron Wood went on to
even greater successes, though not alot is said these days about their
extensive Warner Bros. Records repertoire with The Faces. The early
70s rock legendshonored in 2004 with the release of a four
CD box set entitles Five Guys Walk Into A Baractually evolved
out of the 60s mod pop group The Small Faces, an innovative
U.K. band that counted gifted bassist /songwriter Ronnie Lane,
Kenney Jones (drums) and Ian McLagen (keys) among its
ranks. From the liner notes Wood adds, When Rod and I were in
Becks group, our favorite band was The Small Faces. They were
so fantastic, with so much energy... Key to the Small Faces mod-pop
sound was the late great Steve Marriott, who left to form Humble Pie
and nearly 30 years later the tale of both The Faces and Humble Pie
is legendary. Featuring songwriting contributions from all and Stewarts
patented vocals going full tilt, The Faces gave the Stones a run for
their money till they split in 75. WSM/Rhino have done
a fabulous job on their four CD box set decking it with innovative packaging
design, numerous essays and the offbeat post-production work by Mr.
McLagen. www.wsm-us.com
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THE
JOHN ENTWISTLE BAND Live (Image Entertainment) In his eulogy for founding Who bassist John Entwistle drummer Steve Luongo wrote, He did for the bass what Jimi Hendrix did for the guitar and there isnt a bassist alive today that hasnt felt the everlasting effect of John Entwistle. Unexpectedly dropping dead in Las Vegas at the onset of the Whos North American tour in June of 2002, John Entwistle left behind a repertoire of music ripe for rediscovery by future generations of pop fans. His bass work and songs on his solo albums and classic Who albums such as Who Are You and Who By Numbers is legendary and the master of the musical macabre leaves his signature with the posthumous release of The John Entwistle Band: Live. A 2004 DVD release on Image Entertainment, Live features a rockin live performance from Entwistle & company in a magical evening outdoor concert setting in 1999. Entwistle and bandSteve Luongo on drums, guitar ace Godfrey Townsend and Gordon Cotten on keyboardsare in stellar form here, serving up choice covers of Entwistle classics like Horror Rock, Had Enough and Trick Of The Light along with fresh covers of Who classics like The Real Me and Shakin All Over. Rounding it out, the expertly filmed DVD blends in a touching eulogycomplete with rare video footage of the bass great at home and in the studioas well as a concert-only option and multiple audio options. John Entwistle chose his musical company wisely over the years and Luongo, Townsend and Cotten champion his legacy on this DVD concert classic. www.image-entertainment.com / www.JohnEntwistle.com
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