Restless Soul

Product Description
The songs on Restless Soul offer lyrics of uncommon honesty and depth and speak eloquently to listeners everywhere. According to Charlie, "When you become specific, you become universal. You write about your own life and make your own observations. People who worry too much about appealing to everybody miss the point. If you write sincerely, and identify with the feelings of other people, you'll catch the ears of people who want to go beyond our accents or our points of view, whether they're inside or outside of Scotland." About the Restless Soul title, Craig adds that it reflects how the Reid brothers see themselves. "I think the song 'Restless Soul' is about myself and other people who can't chill out and just sit back and relax and not worry about the next thing," he says. "The album continues what we have done in the past--traditional song structures and varied subject matter--but the production is slicker," continues Craig before pausing. "I never thought I would have used those words to describe a Proclaimers album. More time was taken over the arrangements and it's a bit more controlled than previous albums."

Restless Soul was recorded in London with producers Mark Wallis and David Ruffy, who have worked with the La's, the Smiths, U2, Talking Heads, Travis, the Go-Betweens, Rooster, the Ruts, Atzec Camera, Sinead O'Connor, Prefab Sprout, and Kirsty McColl. Craig and Charlie said, "We really enjoyed the experience, Mark and David were great to work with. Their technique for making the instruments sound big by recording them at a low volume was new to us and helped us develop as musicians in the studio. The atmosphere was very relaxed and we believe they got the best out of us and the other guys in the band." Joining the Reid brothers on the album are Stevie Christie on keyboards and accordion, Zac Ware on guitars and pedal steel, Ross McFarlane on drums, and Garry John Kane on bass.

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Restless Soul

Average customer rating: my favorite twin tone SA album Rough 'n' rowdy...but is it ready? That stuff is hard classic album The "Critic's Review" is WAY OFF!

Made to Be Broken Soul Asylum Manufacturer: Restless Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: While You Were Out Say What You Will, Clarence...Karl Sold the Truck Clam Dip & Other Delights Hang Time And the Horse They Rode in On ASIN: B0000018V7 Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Tied To The Tracks
2. Ship Of Fools
3. Can't Go Back
4. Another World, Another Day
5. Made To Be Broken
6. Never Really Been
7. Whoa!
8. New Feelings
9. Growing Pain
10. Long Way Home
11. Lone Rider
12. Ain't That Tough
13. Don't It (make your troubles seem small)

Customer Reviews:

my favorite twin tone SA album.......2006-06-26

It's a treat when you discover a band has more albums before their major label record deals. After constant rotations to my cd player w/ all 3 of their Columbia albums, I searched amazon.com to see if there would maybe be a new album coming out. At the time, I came across a plethora of albums from their twin tone and a&m days. My first noncolumbia album was Made to Be Broken which I found used at a record store. I now own every album and will soon get Silver Lining this year!

MTBB starts w/ the only track on their greatest hits album "Tied to the Tracks." In my opinion it isn't the best on this album, but still has a great uptempo beat to it w/ that classic Dave scream.

"Ship of Fools" could be a ballad if slowed down, but I don't think the boys were quite ready for that, so instead they create an equally great tune w/ the message of the album I think "brokeness." I think the meaning is that the ship of fools is all the girls guys try to pursue that turn out to be just another mistake.

While "Can't Go Back," is a song about not going back through time, so you eventually will just waste time. It's just a great lesson about how time effects ones life w/ past experiences played by a great tune.

I think "Another World, Another Day" is basically the introduction to the rest of the album as it leads in hypnotic 2 minute festival of rock.

The title track has a quarky country upbeat aura to it which displays an almost rebellious side to Dave w/ the lyrics. "The rules were made to broken" chorus might attribute to that theory.

A good storytelling song that Dave perfects is in "Never Really Been." More or less telling us that what the future might be, if there was ambition.

"Whoa" is really just a nice scream fest saying well...um whoaaa

I'd say the closest song to the new sound later to follow soul asylum is "New Feelings" it sort of leaves that punk/raw feel, and just is a plain out rock song. Kinda short though.

I'm not sure what "Growing Pain" is really saying. Perhaps Dave is angry about something and needs to let out his frustration.

My favorite tune is "Long Way Home." Although rather a short list of lyrics, they are very meaningful. You get so far with something and realize it wasn't worth the time in the first place to do it, so then you have to go back home and start somewhere new.

Another 2 minute punk fest lies in "Lone Rider." More lyrics than "Whoa," and not as extreme, but rocks out.

The longest song, yes folks at 3min and 34 seconds is "Ain't That Tough" which has a great guitar beat, and good lyrics as well. Not as edgy or rough.

I'd put "Don't It (MYTSS)" before "Aint' That Tough" for the last song, but honestly this might seem out of place for this album, but nonetheless it still isn't bad.

Most devout fans should pick up this album, and most fans of the Columbia days should not, unless you do want to explore their roots such as I. What makes MTBB so great is that there is isn't just punk or just rock or just ballads. In fact there is a little bit of everything. There isn't exactly a "Runaway Train" type song on here seeing how most are under 3minutes and the album just being over 30 minutes or so. What's good is that you can put it on repeat and never get too extremely bored b/c each song is uniquely different. If you can get by some of Dave's screaming and catch all the lyrics some are simply mindblowing yet simple. A great album for 1986.

Rough 'n' rowdy...but is it ready?.......2004-04-10

By all definitions, Made to Be Broken is an indie album. It's short, it's loud, and sounds like it was recorded in a basement or garage.

But according to the band, Bob Mould was a valuable mentor to Soul Asylum while recording their first two albums, even if they did end up sounding like Husker Du. Soul Asylum was essentially a live act that tried to put their sound down onto tape. And even with Bob's studio experience, you just can't put a round peg in a square hole.

A majority of the songs are good, including Can't Go Back, Tied to the Tracks, and Whoah! But New Feelings and Lone Rider have only their attitude to stand on, and they almost don't hold up. Most of the guitar riffs border on overachievement and David Pirner is singing as if the world is coming to an end tomorrow and he won't have to worry about his vocal chords then.

So all things considered, Made to Be Broken's swaggering big sheet of noise is just one tiny step above Say What You Will, but a few notches short of While You Were Out and Hang Time. Only then would Soul Asylum learn how to work in a studio.

That stuff is hard.......2004-02-08

I just remember an article in Spin where they talked about a show during the Grave Dancers union tour when a fan made a screaming request for "tied to the tracks." All Dan said (as they instead began another of the weak poppy songs of their later period) was "that stuff is hard."

I was in a band in the mid to late 80's and I could barely focus on playing anything other than songs from MTBB and Hang time. These were unique albums in a way that the derivative post grave dancers' stuff cold never be.

And live they were even better!

R Williams from SF, CA has got it perfect...the decline of SA wasn't overnight and there were moments in each of the later albums (I tried for a long time to let them grow on me but couldn't get past the sugary sweet bit).

This one is from a time when they mattered!

classic album.......2002-12-27

I see no negative reviews left here (they must have been removed), and that is exactly as it should be. If you weren't lucky enough to see Soul Asylum before the post-Hang Time descent, you can still get a flavor for the fun, clever, energetic and thoughtful composition packed into every song if you listen to this album.
Later fans may have trouble with older SA albums such as this, but this and While You Were Out capture a special time in Minneapolis and indie music that "college music"-oriented fans would no doubt appreciate. These are must-haves for any broad-range music collection.
Also, as a very enthusiastic fan of older SA, I find some redeeming aspects to ...And the Horse they Rode in On (some songs vaguely reminiscent of the 2 albums mentioned here) and even a few songs on Grave Dancer's Union, but after that, forget it. It was a slow, but steady descent, but MTBB is raw, fun, young, and inspiring.

The "Critic's Review" is WAY OFF!.......2000-06-17

This whole album captures the blazing spirit of youthful energy Soul Asylum radiated like crazy during the mid-80's. Husker Du was the spearhead of a movement to inject overwhelming, unpretentious soul and emotion into melodic pop. It's bands like Husker Du and early Soul Asylum that made bands like Nirvana possible, both musically in terms of outright influence and economically in terms of creating a fan base for the marketing people to capitalize on.

Mould and Pirner may have been the original screaming but melodic pop punk frontmen, precursors to Cobaine. This album captures that totally, with sometimes mindblowing songwriting such as in "Tied to the Tracks" and "You Can't Go Back".

Average customer rating: An AMAZING album! Remember the best live band on the planet? Don't expect "Runaway Train" One of Soul Asylum's best

While You Were Out Soul Asylum Manufacturer: Restless Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Made to Be Broken Say What You Will, Clarence...Karl Sold the Truck Clam Dip & Other Delights Hang Time And the Horse They Rode in On ASIN: B0000018VB Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Freaks
2. Carry On
3. No Man's Land
4. Crashing Down
5. The Judge
6. Sun Don't Shine
7. Closer To The Stars
8. Never Too Soon
9. Miracle Mile
10. Lap Of Luxury
11. Passing Sad Daydream

Customer Reviews:

An AMAZING album! .......2006-08-25

This has got to be the second best Soul Asylum album that exists. (The best being Made To Be Broken) It features songs like Miracle Mile, which is probably in my top ten favorite Soul Asylum songs, along with Closer to the Stars and Never Too Soon. The best song on this album, hands down, is track 4, Crashing Down, which sends chills down my spine each time I hear it. It's definitely an album worth buying. Go out and get it, and if you don't have Made to be Broken, get that one too!

Remember the best live band on the planet?.......2002-01-30

You wouldn't know it from their later work, but in the mid 1980's, nobody could touch these guys for flat out, big fun, ear bleeding straight ahead rock and roll, (with a little punk rock mixed in, not to mention an occasional Bad Company cover). You can still relive the glory days with "While you Were Out" and the companion "Made to Be Broken". From the fade in of 'Freaks', the eleven tracks come awfully close to replicating the intensity of their live show. If you were lucky enough to see them in the day, close your eyes and drift back to when 'alternative' rock was for college radio only, no one even knew where Seattle was, and half your records were from Twin Tone. Then again, I only bought the CD because my cassette bootleg finally gave it up after fifteen years.

Don't expect "Runaway Train".......2000-09-01

If you got into Soul Asylum via "Runaway Train", this album probably is not for you, but it has two of my all-time favorite Soul Asylum songs: Closer to the Stars and Miracle Mile. Not a perfect album like "Hang Time", or "Horse They Rode In On", but enough guts and heart to merit a solid 4 stars...

One of Soul Asylum's best.......1999-10-23

Anyone else out there just a little tired of Soul Asylum's new found depth and maturity? well take a stroll back to early 1980s and listen to this. Dave and co at their best. Full-on punk sound reminiscent of latter-day Husker Du. Hey, you've even got the original Closer To the Stars (not the Candy... bonus track) so you can hear how it should've sounded. My only regret? Never seeing these guys when they had this fire in their souls...

Average customer rating:

A Perfect Day for a Funeral Michael Dean Damron Manufacturer: In Music We Trust ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Menace Live at Dante's Creepy Little Noises Easy Tiger West ASIN: B0009QTRZ4 Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

1. Little Girl Blue
2. Spit
3. A Perfect Day For A Funeral
4. Pot To Piss In
5. Montana
6. Girl In A Box
7. The Cape
8. Blame It On The Whiskey
9. Outlaw Song
10. Miss Amphetamine
11. New Paint

Average customer rating: Good album from the "Made Men" its ok one of benzino's side projects Another product of the sauce ... sorry, I meant Source Hotttttt No good

Classic Limited Edition Made Men Manufacturer: Restless Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: No Skits, Vol. 1 The Benzino Project Money, Power & Respect ASIN: B00000JY25 Release Date: 1999-08-24

Tracks:

1. Benzino's Thoughts (Interlude)
2. Just You And I
3. Da Interview (Interlude)
4. Is It You? (Deja Vu)
5. Vincent's Nightclub (Interlude)
6. Keep It Movin'
7. No Matter What
8. Frank's Place I (Interlude)
9. Wise Guys For Life
10. Classic Limited Edition
11. Tommy's Theme
12. Blowin' Circles In The Wind
13. Frank's Place 2 (Interlude)
14. Sticky Situation
15. Is It You? (Deja Vu) - Remix
16. Right Now
17. Drama Still
18. Must Be Love
19. I Wanna Made Man
20. 3 Stripe Killaz
21. Snake Move (Interlude)
22. Not The One (That B**ch Is Done)
23. Clockin' C Notes
24. 15 Years In
25. Cold Hearted

Customer Reviews:

Good album from the "Made Men".......2006-04-14

Benzino left the Almighty RSO and founded the Made Men with Antonio Twice Thou & Mr. Gzus and put this out in 99. With 19 songs you get a lot of material and guests as well. Antonio Twice Thou is on 18 songs, Mr. Gzus is on 16, and Benzino is on 14. Of the 19, 1 is a classic, 1 or 2 I skip, 3 or 4 ar eok and the rest are good songs. This was before Benzino was in his beef with the, at the time, not well known Eminem (who just came out 6-8 months prior to this release. Production is tight and mostly handled by Hangmen 3 (like all projects Benzino is involved with) doing 13 of the 19 songs. L.E.S. does 2 songs, Daz Dillinger & Soopafly, Dame Grease, Kanye West (this is the 1st song I ever heard him produce), and D-Dot all do 1 song. A nice album to have for your collection.

#2 - 7.5 (Benzino, Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou)
#4 - 5 ((Benzino, Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou f/ master P & Keva)
#6 - 8 (Antonio Twice Thou -- nice beat)
#7 - 9 ((Benzino, Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou - tight beat)
#9 - 8.5 ((Benzino, Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou f/ Man Terror & Tanya Von -- upbeat song)
#10 - 9 (Benzino, Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou -- tight beat)
#11 - 10 CLASSIC! (Benzino, Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou f/ the LOX -- also on the "Belly Soundtrack" -- great beat)
#12 - 9 (Benzino, Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou -- deeper song w/ nice beat)
#14 - 8.5 (Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou f/ Montell JOrdan)
#15 - 8 ((Benzino, Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou f/ Ma$e, Big Pun (R.I.P.), cardan)
#16 - 7.5 (Benzino, Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou f/ Ranger)
#17 - 8 ((Benzino, Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou f/ Mike McNeil)
#18 - 8.5 )Antonio Twice Thou, Mr. Gzus f/ Tangg, Pahedrae)
#19 - 7 (Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou f/ Tyvee -- upbeat song)
#20 - 8 9(Benzino, Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou -- another upbeat one)
#22 - 6 ((Benzino, Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou f/ Queen Pen & monifah)
#23 - 8.5 ((Benzino, Mr. Gzus, Antonio Twice Thou f/ Tray Deee -- nice beat)
#24 - 8.5 (Benzino, Mr. Gzus, -- deeper song)
#25 - 7.5 (Antonio Twice thou, Man Terror, Tangg, Mike McNeil)

BENZINO -- Raymond Scott -- Boston, MA
MR. GZUS -- A. Grant -- Boston, MA
ANTONIO TWICE THOU -- M. Ennis -- Boston, MA

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its ok one of benzino's side projects .......2006-01-28

this album i found in someone's cd case my friend found and he gave it to me. then i found this i popped it in and i wasn't surpised because it came out in the bad boy era 1998 and i wasn't really feelin this cd but the only songs that i really liked was Wise Guys For Life and Tommy's Theme from the belly soundtrack featuring LOX

Another product of the sauce ... sorry, I meant Source.......2005-02-01

Bezino returns with his crew. This album is utter rubbish. There's no saying further. The guest appearances are what make it worth, but for Master P (What da...?) to outshine them in song, then they must really suck. Really. 4 1/2 mics. Benzino said he's the 5 mic giver. Now I understand what he means. No wonder these dudes never get shown anywhere except the Source.

Hotttttt.......2004-05-06

Hot album.
Tommy's Theme ft. The LOX
Blowin' Circles In The Wind
Not The One (That B**ch Is Done)
15 Years In
Sticky Situation ft. Montell Jordan

are all fire just to name a few. The only problem with the album was it had too many skits and it was too long. Almost 80 minutes. It literaly was 1 or 2 songs away from being able to be sold as a double disc. Even some of the greatest rappers ever had problems dropping a album with this long and with this many tracks(Jay-Z for example with The Blueprint 2). If they would have trimmed it down to about 60 minutes with the best 17 or 18 tracks it would have been a CLASSIC!

No good.......2004-02-03

no good, benzino is not very great dont wast your money on this album buy something worth while like The Black Album or Beg For Mercy.

Average customer rating: Listened after reading comments I AM PROCLAIMING Good music but over-produced... It grows and grows. Not their best but even slightly above average Proclaimers is better than most other band's records

Restless Soul The Proclaimers Manufacturer: Persevere Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Born Innocent The Best of The Proclaimers This Is the Story Persevere Finest ASIN: B000AMDKZ0 Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

1. When Love Struck You Down
2. Restless Soul
3. Turning Away
4. I'm Gone
5. That's Better Now
6. Everyday I Try
7. He Just Can't
8. Bound For Your Love
9. What I Saw In You
10. The One Who Loves You Now
11. She's Brighter
12. D.I.Y.
13. Now And Then
14. One More Down

Album Description

The songs on Restless Soul offer lyrics of uncommon honesty and depth and speak eloquently to listeners everywhere. According to Charlie, "When you become specific, you become universal. You write about your own life and make your own observations. People who worry too much about appealing to everybody miss the point. If you write sincerely, and identify with the feelings of other people, you'll catch the ears of people who want to go beyond our accents or our points of view, whether they're inside or outside of Scotland." About the Restless Soul title, Craig adds that it reflects how the Reid brothers see themselves. "I think the song 'Restless Soul' is about myself and other people who can't chill out and just sit back and relax and not worry about the next thing," he says. "The album continues what we have done in the past--traditional song structures and varied subject matter--but the production is slicker," continues Craig before pausing. "I never thought I would have used those words to describe a Proclaimers album. More time was taken over the arrangements and it's a bit more controlled than previous albums."

Restless Soul was recorded in London with producers Mark Wallis and David Ruffy, who have worked with the La's, the Smiths, U2, Talking Heads, Travis, the Go-Betweens, Rooster, the Ruts, Atzec Camera, Sinead O'Connor, Prefab Sprout, and Kirsty McColl. Craig and Charlie said, "We really enjoyed the experience, Mark and David were great to work with. Their technique for making the instruments sound big by recording them at a low volume was new to us and helped us develop as musicians in the studio. The atmosphere was very relaxed and we believe they got the best out of us and the other guys in the band." Joining the Reid brothers on the album are Stevie Christie on keyboards and accordion, Zac Ware on guitars and pedal steel, Ross McFarlane on drums, and Garry John Kane on bass.

Customer Reviews:

Listened after reading comments.......2007-07-17

I own Sunshine and have been to a live show. Incredible, both. I read the comments here and then listened to the samples. I can say that only one or two didn't grab me right off. I agree the production is a bit overdone, but the songs for the most part (well 20 seconds' worth)are great.

I AM PROCLAIMING.......2006-06-24

PLEASE DO NOT BE PUT OFF THIS PURCHASE BY THE REVIEWS AS I WAS AT FIRST.I DO LIKE THE PROCLAIMERS AND OWN ALL THEIR WORK BUT I FOUND PERSEVERE AND BORN INNOCENT TO HAVE THE GOOD AND THE UGLY,VERY FRUSTRAING.RESTLESS SOUL DOES NOT HAVE ONE SONG ON IT THAT I FEEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN CUT, THEIR FIRST CONSISTANT LP IN YEARS, NO CORNY SONGS THAT SOUND LIKE TV ADD BACKING NUMBERS.GREAT LYRICS WITH FANTASTIC PRODUCTION AND INTERESTING MUSIC.THIS IS THE BEST NEW PURCHASE SINCE I DISCOVERED MARTHA WAINWRIGHT, CANT STOP PLAYING IT, LOVED IT FIRST LISTEN AND CANT GET SICK OF IT.HI PRAISE FROM A VERY CRITICAL REVIEWER.

Good music but over-produced..........2005-10-23

The Proclaimers are one of our favorite duos. We eagerly awaited the release of this album, and went to see them on the release tour. They performed a number of songs from this release and we bought the CD immediately. We anticipated that the songs would sound differently live than on the album, but could not help but be a bit disappointed. The songs are well written and the album isn't bad, just over-produced. The vocals and harmonies that are the Reid's best asset are almost overwhelmed by the instrumentals laid down over the top. Previous recordings had an edge - anger, angst, passion, call it what you will - that is lacking in this most recent effort. The passion and edge were there in their live performance but, unlike previous efforts, failed to make the translation to CD.

It grows and grows........2005-10-12

I am a loyal fan. I have all their cd's and I can be objective. Some are better than others. You already know that Sunshine on Leith is a classic. Born Innocent is close behind. The new one, Restless Soul, is not a hit machine, but it is really, really good. When I first listened to it, I was let down. The songs are a bit deeper, less easily accessible. But that's what makes it worth the money. It's a book compared to a magazine. Takes effort but I rate it behind Sunshine now.

Not their best but even slightly above average Proclaimers is better than most other band's records.......2005-09-24

I'm a huge Proclaimers fan going back to when my friend Robert turned me onto them in 1989 or so. I've noticed that every time they put out a record, at first I'm tempted to call it their worst yet, but every time I listen to it, it gets better.

The Proclaimers have yet to put out a bad effort, but I would put this one in the category of "great" instead of "incredible". It's probably their second worst, behind Hit The Highway. While that may sound like criticism, it's not coming from me. I consider their first two albums, This Is The Story and Sunshine on Leith, along with their 4th and 5th, Persevere and Born Innocent, to be near perfect examples of great songwriting and singing.

The production on this one is a little slick, but after the raw Born Innocent, it's a nice change. The humor is still there, as are the catchy hooks.

In short, pick this one up, and give it 5 or 6 listens before judging it. Soon, you'll be singing along and wanting to see them live, where they really shine! Enjoy.

Average customer rating: Perfect Not bad for an EP of leftovers Totally Awesome! some good songs...worth getting pretty hot for a throwaway

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Tracks:

1. Just Plain Evil
2. Chains
3. Secret No More
4. Artificial Heart
5. P-9
6. Take It To The Root

Customer Reviews:

Perfect.......2007-05-20

One of Soul Asylum's best, for sure. "Artificial Heart" is amazing...in fact, there isn't a bad song on here.

Not bad for an EP of leftovers.......2005-05-07

I didn't really fully appreciate the joke behind Clam Dip and Other Delights until I found my father's old vinyl copy of Herb Alpert's Whipped Cream and Other Delights.

The cover has the same graphics and the synopsis written on the back is derived from the same writing style of whoever wrote the notes on the back of Whipped Cream and Other Delights. And the naked Karl on the cover doesn't really help you take them any more serisously. The weird thing was, Herb Alpert was the president of A&M at the time that this was released from Twin/Tone. The fact that Soul Aslyum signed a contract with A&M proves either one of two things: 1) Alpert didn't care or 2) he never noticed.

So on to the music: these are all things that got scrapped from the Hang Time album in 1988. And considering that everything here fell by the wayside during those sessions, this EP is pretty consistent (perhaps unintentionally so). P-9 is similar to Twidlee Dee, which probably explains its exclusion from Hang Time. Artificial Heart is probably the most experimental the band ever became with all the disjointed riffs and straightfoward vocal delivery from Dave Pirner. Take It To The Root is funk-racket. Secret No More and Just Plain Evil are pretty standard punk-pop from Minneapolis, but Chains should have made the cut for Hang Time.

All in all, not bad at all. But the artwork makes it all worthwhile. To me, it's a riot because I think Herb Alpert is/was a joke.

Totally Awesome!.......2005-04-05

This is early Soul Asylum at their best. I like every song, but "Secret No More" is the weakest track. They really mix their hard-edge with their pop on this EP. The two tracks that stand out the most are "Artificial Heart" (which is a tongue-in-cheek song about an assault on a woman with an artificial heart), and "P-9". I highly recommend this EP. It's worth the money.

some good songs...worth getting.......2004-12-20

There a few good songs on this...its worth getting just for the song P9

pretty hot for a throwaway.......2002-06-08

This was a collection of leftovers from when Soul Asylum moved from twin tone to A+M, but they found some good stuff - take it to the root is an out and out frenzy - SA at their best and artificial heart is just too cool.

Average customer rating: Eric Andersen's Mature Tour-de-Force A long way from thirsty boots Lyrical & Intelligent a masterpiece !!!!!!!!! Eric in concert

Memory of the Future Eric Andersen Manufacturer: Appleseed Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Singer Songwriters | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Beat Avenue You Can't Relive the Past Blue River Ghosts Upon the Road Stages: The Lost Album ASIN: B00000DHXS Release Date: 1998-11-17

Tracks:

1. Sudden Love
2. Foghorn
3. Rain Falls Down In Amsterdam
4. Blue Heart
5. Goin' Gone
6. Memory Of The Future
7. Sex With You
8. Chinatown
9. No Man's Land
10. When I'm Gone
11. Hills Of Tuscany

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Well into his 30th year of recording, Eric Andersen picks up where his 1989 masterpiece Ghosts upon the Road left off. His 15th album was eight years in the making, pieced together from collaborations with Rick Danko, Richard Thompson, Benmont Tench, Howie Epstein, and Bob Dylan bassist Tony Garnier. It demonstrates the virtues of patient songwriting in sensual love lyrics, sprawling wanderer's laments, and Beat-poetry-inspired litanies of sins and ecstasies. "He thought of his mother / He thought of the automat / The space shuttle / Jersey cows and poison lollipops / As the dry heaves rose in his chest," he intones over a smoky, funky groove. Of all the folksingers to find their way out of the '60s, only Dylan and Joni Mitchell have remained as restless and provocative as Andersen. His imagination has grown ever more sure, his voice has become an unearthly, stately whisper, and his songs are still shapes by a singular, exceptional artistic will. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Eric Andersen's Mature Tour-de-Force.......2000-05-11

I first heard some of the material on this album when Eric Andersen appeared at the now defunct Folkways Coffee House in Peterborough, New Hampshire on Thanksgiving eve in 1992. Andersen is the real thing, a super talent who writes, composes, and performs mostly his own material. That night his rendition of "Rain Falls Down in Amsterdam" brought chills, cheers, and a standing ovation from the hundred or so members of the audience, who were moved by his graphic, emotional, and deeply personal warning of the nascent rise of neo-nazis thugs all over the world. Anderen has long been a personal favorite, and is even better in person than on CD, which is no mean feat. Herein, from the opening bars of "Sudden Love" all the way to "Hills of Tuscany" he gives new credence to the idea that real talent can continue to grow and mature litteraly over decades and decades. Like James Taylor or Van Morrison, Andersen's music is based on timeless melodies and lyrics, but unlike these other superstars, he imbues his songs with a gritty edge that reveal his insight into the nature of things. Most of the songs in this CD are written by Andersen, (with the single exception of "When I'm Gone"), and the range of his writing and composition talent is apparent. His voice is at once sweet, mellow, and smoky, and his ability and arrangements based around his sparkling acoustic guitar work is marvelous to listen to again. Buy this album, listen to it, and be prepared to be entertained and amazed.

A long way from thirsty boots.......1999-12-04

some people change and some just stay the same..trouble is most of this generation of writers just did themselves in.....thank god eric andersen is around to inform us what happens to talented writers when they stick around for the distance(ok ok dylan is still here but thats another planet)......eric has gotten sad about the world and our foibles and that could be a real drag to listen to but it isnt...he even makes a murder in chinatown groove along.If you didnt recognize the voice you would think this was robbie robertsons first solo album.So if you are expecting the old eric forget it but if you like the sound of change listen in

Lyrical & Intelligent.......1999-05-11

Like a fine wine, time has matured the work of this master songwriter. Sudden Love is about as close to a hit single as Eric is likely to have, but the depth of emotion and the sincerity of soul introspection is fine dining in an era when most music is like fast food. This CD compliments Eric's efforts with Fjeld, Danko & Andersen on the 2 Ryko CD's. If you're looking within yourself for answers, enhance the journey with this beautiful music!

a masterpiece !!!!!!!!!.......1999-04-10

Having been an Eric Anderson fan for more than a few years, it was a real joy to have him finally release a solo album. This album follows the path that Ghosts Upon the Road set. A true living legend whose songs never fail to evoke feelings. The song Rain Falls Down in Amsterdam brings to chilling reality the menace of racism. Not a bad song on the album, and such variety. An album you will truly enjoy.......

Eric in concert.......1999-03-14

I haven't bought this CD yet, but I sure will! After seeing Eric Andersen in concert I'm hooked. His songs speak to the soul in a way that is hard to describe.

Average customer rating: not a bad debut Didn't expect this This is how they started huh?

Say What You Will, Clarence...Karl Sold the Truck Soul Asylum Manufacturer: Restless Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: While You Were Out Made to Be Broken Clam Dip & Other Delights And the Horse They Rode in On Hang Time ASIN: B0000018V3 Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Draggin Me Down
2. Long Day
3. Money Talks
4. Voodoo Doll
5. Stranger
6. Do You Know
7. Sick Of That Song
8. Religiavision
9. Spacehead
10. Walking
11. Broken Glass
12. Masquerade
13. Happy
14. Black And Blue

Customer Reviews:

not a bad debut.......2003-03-30

soul asylum was unknown to practically everyone up until 1992. 8 years earlier, this album made college airwaves, and is a classic. Probably the most signifcant song on this album is "stranger". it's on the best hits album in a live mtv unplugged version. but the original is just as good or better.

it's a lot of punk, but still good rock. unlike a few of their later 80's albums, this one is actually worth the money. it has a few 5 min songs. and the usual 2 min songs. if you are a fan of soul asylum, get this album. you won't be disappointed.

Didn't expect this.......2001-07-09

Well, thats a good thing. I love all their albums except for the last two and this first album didn't change that. I am not sure, since this album was in 1984, but i think it is the first punk album. It really is punk, all 14 songs are. I expected Rock and roll like their other 80's albums, but this is pure Punk. FAst guitars, fast lyrics, fast drums= PUNK. Luckily, I have always loved punk, so this might be a biased opinion. If you Like Soul Asylum get this, you might like it. If you were in love with the last three pop rock albums, look for something else.

This is how they started huh?.......2000-08-29

If you're a fan of the pop side of Soul Asylum and are a casual fan (eg. you like Runaway Train only) then you might not have an appreciation for this album. For the true fan of Dave, Dan and the boys this album is a time capsule, encompassing the growth that this band has made. While nowhere near as polished and pleasant as Let Your Dim Light Shine or Candy from a stranger, this album is full of early warnings of the greatness that was about to be the Soul Asylum that many now know. The highlights of the album are "Voodoo Doll" and "Stranger" which is very jazzy and not typically unexpected on a punk album. Bottom line: if you're a Soul Asylum fan then this is a MUST BUY, if you're expecting Hootie & the Blowfish-type pop songs, look elsewhere.

Average customer rating: this is a must for all good album collections This is a pretty good album

We Came 2 Groove Hi-Town DJ's Manufacturer: Restless Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Bass | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000064RF Release Date: 1998-03-24

Tracks:

1. It's On
2. Ding-A-Ling
3. Don't U Wanna Ride
4. That Bikini
5. Stand By Me
6. Thank U Ma'am
7. We Came 2 Groove
8. Down Low
9. I Got Money
10. Junk In The Trunk
11. Stand By Me (YoungLord Remix)

Customer Reviews:

this is a must for all good album collections.......1999-10-19

i loved the cd it was very funny and has a good bea

This is a pretty good album.......1999-03-04

A bit of old school rap mixed with a fast up to date beat. I would definetely recommend it to anyone who listens to hip hop or rap.

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The Return of Diva Blue (On Becoming a Woman Redux) Manufacturer: Sol Image Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: Aquarian Angel ASIN: B000F7TOTQ

Product Description

ALISON CROCKETT's acclaimed "ON BECOMING A WOMAN" album gets the remix treatment from a crew of top flight producers incl DJ SPINNA, YAM WHO?, PHIL ASHER, MARK DE CLIVE-LOWE, WAIWAN, LANDSLIDE and more. Sure to endear ALISON to the house and broken beat fans as well as her longtime fans. Tracklisting: 1. Crossroads (DJ Spinna Remix) 2. Nappy (Waiwan Remix) 3. When I Think Of You (Mark De Clive-Lowe Remix) 4. Alive (Phil Asher's restless soul mix) 5. What We Do Now (Landslide Remix) 6. Like Rain (Yam Who? Rework) 7. U R (Yam Who? Rework) 8. Save Me (Sophie Delila Remix) 9. Embrace Me (Crockett Gallery Mix) 10. Imgonnacome (blue chai martini mix) 11. Crossroads (Cleves Horn Breakbeat House Remix)

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