Crazy World of Arthur Brown [Import]

Product Description
1991 reissue of the 1968 debut by the theatrical rock singer's band, featuring both mono and stereo versions of five tracks, including the #2 smash 'Fire'. 15 tracks total.Pete Townsend was associate producer of the album. A Polydorrelease.

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Crazy World of Arthur Brown [Import]

Average customer rating: a trip back to my college days definitely of its time but also timeless Pure Classic Sixties COME AND BUY It's a crazy, crazy, crazy world... Arthur Brown - 'The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown' (Polydor)

The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Arthur Brown Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Frijid Pink The Time Has Come Psychedelic Sundae: The Best of Vanilla Fudge Fire! The Story of Arthur Brown In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida ASIN: B000006V2F Release Date: 1991-02-25

Tracks:

1. Prelude - Nightmare (Mono Version)
2. Fanfare - Fire Poem (Mono Version)
3. Fire (Mono Version)
4. Come And Buy (Mono Version)
5. Time/Confusion (Mono Version)
6. Prelude - Nightmare
7. Fanfare - Fire Poem
8. Fire
9. Come And Buy
10. Time/Confusion
11. I Put A Spell On You
12. Spontaneous Apple Creation
13. Rest Cure
14. I've Got Money
15. Child Of My Kingdom

Album Description

1991 reissue of the 1968 debut by the theatrical rock singer's band, featuring both mono and stereo versions of five tracks, including the #2 smash 'Fire'. 15 tracks total.Pete Townsend was associate producer of the album. A Polydorrelease.

Album Details

Brown's Debut LP features his Only Top 40 Hit, the Manic 'fire' from 1968. The Album was Produced by Pete Townshend. This Special Reissue Includes Both Stereo and Mono Versions of Songs from the Original Issue plus a Host of Bonus Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

a trip back to my college days.......2007-07-16

In the late 60's, I got tickets for the Fillmore East in NYC to see my favorite group, The Jefferson Airplane. Quess what?? The opening act was "The Crazy World of Arthur Brown." I will never ever forget that evening, and have been an Arthur Brown fan since then. I also own a still-sealed vinyl version that I will NEVER open. One of the BEST from the psychedelic Era.

definitely of its time but also timeless.......2007-03-15

The All Music Guide review states "it's a little over the top, but...". Of course, the "over the top" qualities are precisely part of his appeal, as are his amazing voice and range, and his creativity. This is his first album and also his best by far. Of course it's totally of its time (1968), and there is no shortage of psychedelic silliness (I love it!), but the songwriting and performances are great, and Arthur Brown himself is a true original who sounds like no one else! On most of the songs he sings in his natural English accent, and was one of the first British rock singers to do so. He was very theatrical in his stage shows, but his singing style is also very theatrical ("I Put A Spell On You").
People who know "Fire" from the oldies radio stations will be baffled by stuff like "Spontaneous Apple Creation", but behind the strangeness is very solid music. People who, like me, like music that pushes the boundaries will certainly find plenty here to interest them.

This album is brilliant. I've had it on LP for a long time, and only recently bought the CD. I'm glad to say that it stands the test of time very well. Highly recommended!

Pure Classic Sixties COME AND BUY.......2006-07-28

Having met Arthur twice during his concerts in Cardiff over the years,this was his first album i listened to and the one that launched my appreciation of his music.

This is a very sixties HIPPIE era kind of album,the sort of music you will either love or hate.
If you are into the present day nonsense such as rap or garage then this album is certainly not for you.

For those who grew up with King Crimson - Captain Beefheart- Frank Zappa etc then you will certainly enjoy this sixties spell of nostalgia but be warned some of it is an acquired taste.

If you really like his style of music search out these other Arthur classics

Gallactic Zoo Dossier - Journey - and his very unusual STRANGELANDS all released when he had formed his very experimental Kingdom Come.

His first album though will lead you on a special adventure when music was music and not the nonsense we are dished out today.

It's a crazy, crazy, crazy world..........2006-06-09

'The Crazy World of Arthur Brown', originally released in 1968, features Brown's only hit, 'Fire', which reached number two on the pop charts in September of that year. Trying to make the most out of what clearly stands as his finest composition, Brown structured the first side of 'TCWofAB' as a suite of songs resembling a modern-day musical update on Dante's 'Inferno'. Unfortunately, only 'Fire' truly works, and Brown might have generated more sales had 'Fire' consumed an entire album side, ala Iron Butterfly's 'In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida'. He could have easily killed off several minutes with a timely drum solo, a diversion many people consider straight from Hell anyway!

'TCWofAB' is an organ dominated disc (the band did not feature an electric guitar). The next most noticable feature of most tracks is Brown's falsetto wailings, sort of like Frankie Vallie on a wicked concoction of steroids and amphetamines. I'm not sure why the mono versions of the first album side are offered up first here, but unless you want to hear the mono and stereo versions back-to-back, you'll have to skip ahead at some point. I skipped the mono versions and headed directly to track six to pick up the stereo version of the album in its entirety. You'll have to trudge through a prelude and a fanfare (both setting the groundwork for the main course with verses like "there's only one way out... bathe yourself in fire...") before getting to the meat of the disc on track three, Brown's one trick pony... albeit a great one... 'Fire'. Following the 'Fire'-works is 'Come and Buy', a mid-tempo continuation on the Hell and damnation theme ("the price of your entry is sin") and the slow-down dirge, 'Time/Confusion'.

Side two of the original vinyl abandons the 'Fire' concept, offering two covers and the two nominations for 'Best Song After Fire'. An organ dominated version of Screamin' Jay Hawkins 'I Put a Spell On You' is the opener, certainly more sinister but less bold than Creedence Clearwater's take on the same track. While 'I Put a Spell On You' fits Brown's occult demeanor to a tee, the second cover features another Brown's (in this case James Brown) composition, 'I've Got Money'. Arthur Brown's vocals come off as a David Clayton-Thomas wanna-be, distinguished only by his trademark, manic wailings. Another throw-away is Brown's 'Spontaneous Apple Creation', a pseudo-psychedelic contribution on the order of 'Incense and Peppermints' with soulful sound FX aplenty. Next to 'Fire', tracks 13 and 15 are the finest on the disc. Brown's vocals on 'Rest Cure' are David Bowie-ish, and the track is led by a catchy thumbing bass riff (with a tempo reminicent of The Rascals' 'Groovin') which provides a welcome respite from the non-stop organ leads. The last track, 'Child of My Kingdom', is a seven minute endeavor (the longest selection on the album) best described as mixed-tempo boogie-rock featuring a little bit of everything, including a honky-tonk piano and a segment of whistling.

Despite Brown's rather unique, vibrant, and extreme persona, the biggest drawback to this album is lack of diversity in sound and imagination. Too many tracks simply sound alike, and the first album side fails to deliver a coherant message on Hell, evil, and damnation (I'm not entirely sure if Brown is glamorizing the Devil or damning him... but either way he's accorded plenty of respect!). Perhaps it's meant more as a non-judgemental musical documentary. I think a listen to 'TCWofAB' is essential for any fan of circa-1970 rock and roll (certainly Brown was breaking ground for artists such as Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath here), but I don't believe the album, rumored to be Brown's best, warrants repeated playtime.

Arthur Brown - 'The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown' (Polydor).......2006-01-21

Originally released in 1968,as this was the debut record by Arthur Brown.Total of fifteen cuts.There are both mono and stereo mixes of "Prelude-Nightmare","Fanfare-Fire Poem",the unforgetable "Fire","Come And Buy" and "Time/Confusion".Sort of also liked "I Put A Spell On You" and their gritty cover of James Brown's "I've Got Money".Never knew it before I listened to this CD,but Atomic Rooster's Vincent Crane(R.I.P.)was the organist here.Nice lp reissue to have.Best described as zany psychedelia.Might appeal to fans of H.P.Lovecraft,Syd Barrett,Love,The Seeds,Fifty Foot Hose and West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band.

Average customer rating:

Tantric Lover Crazy World of Arthur Brown Manufacturer: Voiceprint ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00007A3IT Release Date: 2002-12-02

Tracks:

1. Paradise
2. Tantric Lover
3. Bridge
4. Circle-Dance
5. Swimfish
6. Voice Of Love
7. Gabriel
8. Love Is The Spirit
9. Heartaches
10. All The Bells
11. Healing
12. Welcome

Album Details

Previously Unreleased 12 Track Acoustic Based Studio Album from 2000, Produced by Phil Brown (Faithless, Talk Talk).

Average customer rating:

Vampire Suite The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Manufacturer: Track (Navarre) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fire! The Story of Arthur Brown Tantric Lover The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Journey Kingdom Come ASIN: B0000DIJQ0 Release Date: 2003-11-03

Tracks:

1. Introsuction
2. Vampire Club
3. Sas
4. Africa
5. Maybe My Soul
6. In This Love
7. Confession
8. Vampire Love
9. Completion
10. Divers
11. Re Vamp Your Soul
12. Isness Is My Business
13. Stay

Product Description

1. Introsuction
2. Vampire Club
3. Sas
4. Africa
5. Maybe My Soul
6. In This Love
7. Confession
8. Vampire Love
9. Completion
10. Divers
11. Re Vamp Your Soul
12. Isness Is My Business
13. Stay

Format: CD

Average customer rating:

Crazy World of ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000A299L4 Release Date: 1999-11-16

Average customer rating: CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN

Tantric Lover The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Manufacturer: United States Dist ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Vampire Suite ASIN: B00008J2R2 Release Date: 2003-03-18

Tracks:

1. Paradise
2. Tantric Lover
3. Bridge
4. Circle Dance
5. Swimfish
6. Voice of Love [From a Magic Hat]
7. Gabriel
8. Love Is (The Spirit That Will Never Die)
9. Heartaches [From Air]
10. All the Bells
11. Healing Sound
12. Welcome

Customer Reviews:

CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN.......2003-09-03

I FIRST HEARD THIS IN SCHOOL WHEN A REALLY COOL TEACHER BROUGHT IT IN AND ASKED US TO WRITE A STORY ON WHAT WE THOUGHT "FIRE" WAS ABOUT. TALK ABOUT EXPANDING YOUR MIND! AND WE WEREN'T EVEN SURE WHAT THAT WAS YET! THEN WE HEARD THE REST OF THE ALBUM...IT 'S ABSOLUTELY GREAT! BUY THIS EXPERIENCE AND YOU'LL BE PLEASED I'M SURE!!!

Average customer rating:

Speak No Tech Arthur Brown Manufacturer: Cannon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000KS8752

Product Description

TRACK LIST 1. King of England 2. Conversations 3. Strange Romance 4. Not Fade Away 5. The Morning Was Cold 6. Speak No Tech 7. Names Are Names 8. Love Lady 9. Big Guns Don't Die 10. Take a Picture 11. You Don't Know 12. Old Friend My Colleague 13. Lost My Soul in London 14. Joined Forever 15. Mandala 16. Desert Floor

Average customer rating:

Dance The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Manufacturer: Airmail Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000CCU9M0 Release Date: 2006-01-16

Tracks:

1. We've Got to Get out of This Place
2. Helen with the Sun
3. Take a Chance
4. Crazy
5. Hearts and Winds
6. Dance
7. Out of Time
8. Quietly with Tact
9. Soul Garden
10. Lord Will Find a Way
11. Is There Nothing Beyond God

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

Average customer rating:

Vampire Suite The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000CNY3J Release Date: 2003-09-30

Tracks:

1. Introsuction
2. Vampire Club
3. Sas
4. Africa
5. Maybe My Soul
6. In This Love
7. Confession
8. Vampire Love
9. Completion
10. Divers
11. Re Vamp Your Soul
12. Isness Is My Business
13. Stay

Average customer rating:

Chisholm in My Bosom The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Manufacturer: Airmail Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000CCU9L6 Release Date: 2006-01-16

Tracks:

1. Need to Know
2. Money Talk
3. Let a Little Sunshine (Into Your Life)
4. I Put a Spell on You
5. She's on My Mind
6. Lord Is My Saviour
7. Chisholm in My Bosom

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

Average customer rating: Arthur Brown will make a 'Lover' out of you!

Tantric Lover The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Manufacturer: Kazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004Y32X Release Date: 2000-09-18

Tracks:

1. Paradise
2. Tantric Lover
3. Bridge
4. Circle Dance
5. Swimfish
6. Voice of Love [From a Magic Hat]
7. Gabriel
8. Love Is (The Spirit That Will Never Die)
9. Heartaches [From Air]
10. All the Bells
11. Healing Sound
12. Welcome

Album Description

2000 album release for the British art rock icon who's 1968 debut album, 'Crazy World of Arthur Brown' was a huge hit in the U.S. and the UK. Predominately acoustic based, this album was produced by Phill Brown (Talk Talk, Faithless) and features Arthur's unique vocal style and includes a new version of his brilliantly demonic 1968 hit single 'Fire'. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Predominantly Acoustic Based, this Album was Produced by Phill Brown (Talk Talk, Faithless) and features Arthur's Unique Vocal Style and Includes a New Version of 'fire'.

Customer Reviews:

Arthur Brown will make a 'Lover' out of you!.......2000-12-01

Okay, finally a release for the new age...Arthur Brown has emerged with a fresh, modern record that harkens back to a more melodic time and imaginative era. He has grown, he has aged, but his themes, his lyrics and his vocals are like a fine wine; they simply get better with age and time.

What astonishes me the most with this new release is that he chose the acoustic route, with no more than simply acoustic guitar and cello on some tracks. But don't think for one second that it's empty or lacking in character. Each tune tells a story, one of learned wisdom and changing times.

So, will all the Crazy World and Kingdom Come fans love this release? Well, if you are expecting wild psychedelia or manic progressive rock, then the answer is, probably not. Arthur however has a wonderfully sung remake of 'Love Is A Spirit' (from the self-titled Kingdom Come release) and the one track with full band and horns is a new take on the classic "Fire" where Arthur is no less manic, though I truly long for Vincent Crane.

"All The Bells", "Circle Dance", "Swimfish" and "Healing Sound" are all modern gems, with minimal instrumentation but gloriously flowing melody and top-notch performance. AB and the band also give a nod to neo-90s Euro-beat with the cut "Soul Sensation" which is actually quite infectious. And don't think you'll miss out on his classic wailing and screeching..It's all in there, baby...

What else can I say...Am I a fan? ABSOLUTELY. Can Arthur do no wrong? Well, not in my book - it's sheer brilliance always. But if you appreciate the migrations that one may take to find a new life, a new direction but still maintain an original and consistent purity, I think you'll find it in this very well done, very earthy, very ethereal, very ARTHUR BROWN release. (jl)

and as always, a mastering note:: FAB Recording, plain and simple. Brilliant stereo imaging, crisp vocals, wonderfully warm cello. High bit resolution was definitely used, and it shows. A+

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