Quicksilver Messenger Service

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Prior to this album's release, Quicksilver contributed two fine songs to the soundtrack of the film Revolution. Vocalist Dino Valente's subsequent drug bust and incarceration didn't prevent them from playing live, but it did delay the completion of their first album. Quicksilver's debut was consequently more mature than those of their late-1960s San Francisco Sound brethren--Big Brother, the Grateful Dead, and Jefferson Airplane. Quicksilver's first outing offers long instrumental passages and a communal attitude toward vocals and solos. Overall, however, QMS, while enjoyable and historically important, pales next to the band's innovative second release, Happy Trails. --James Swift

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Average customer rating: wonderful If you liked "Live Dead", You'll love this A musical experience like no other.... Severely Overrated!!! Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service

Happy Trails Quicksilver Messenger Service Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Quicksilver Messenger Service It's a Beautiful Day Classic Masters Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus Electric Music for the Mind and Body ASIN: B000002UTY Release Date: 1994-08-09

Tracks:

1. Who Do You Love Part 1
2. When Do You Love
3. Where Do You Love
4. How Do You Love
5. Which Do You Love
6. Who Do You Love Part 2
7. Mona
8. Maiden Of The Cancer Moon
9. Calvary
10. Happy Trails

Album Details

Digitally Remastered. Includes Extensive Booklet.

Customer Reviews:

wonderful.......2007-06-24

I went in expecting an album with an old, lackluster guitar sound and uninteresting guitar playing because, let me be honest, there's a lot of guitar playing from the 60's that doesn't sound good to me. Let me take that back- it SOUNDS good, but the notes aren't inspiring me to continue listening because it's mostly a guitar playing over simple blues rhythms and whatnot. It's alright in small doses, but not in great quantities for me.

However, Happy Trails is just the opposite. The reviewer below is right- if you like the Grateful Dead's "Live/Dead" album or even some of the spookier Doors moments when they are letting loose and jamming out, this album won't disappoint. Throw in some melodic guitar jams with lots of delicious licks and really good and unpredictable bass work, and you got yourself a quality album.

Even if you don't care for the versions of "Who Do You Love" that you may have heard, you can ignore all those versions because this is a VERY different song. It takes the theme of that song and expands and builds on the melody in various ways. An album created to satisfy all the guitar jam fans out there. It's awesome. A must buy.

If you liked "Live Dead", You'll love this.......2007-05-15

A few have labeled this a dull or booring, I'd assume that they don't have a background in other aspects of improvizational music - jazz, ragas... If you're used to the pop format (frequently associated with comercialized drivel from my perspective) - don't buy this unless you are wanting to expand your musical horizons.

These were musicians playing music for the music, not for major $$$s.

By the way, for those who like the dual lead format, Wishbone Ash was and still is dual lead - check out Argus for starters (from around the same era - esp the cuts "The King will Come" and "Warrior"). The re-issue CD has some bonus live tracks, with an extended version of Phoenix.

Also, back around that time, Fleetwood Mac was also dual lead - check out "Then Play On", esp the cuts "Rattlesnake Shake" and the two cuts about "Madge".

Also, regarding Dino V, I heard QMS live at the Ampitheator twice in Chicago, once pre-Dino and once after - definately liked them better With John C.

Hope this helps,

Scott

A musical experience like no other...........2007-04-22

When I'd discovered this album in the early 80s (I'm a very late baby boomer), I thought it was "different," but interesting. I wasn't sure what to think of it. Shortly thereafter, when I listened to it "experienced" (hopefully you pick up what I mean), it blew me away to the point that I thought it was one of the greatest recordings ever made. I still do (and I stopped dropping over 20 years ago). It goes beyond rock & roll (matter of fact, to dub this these tunes/performances mere rock is doing it an injustice) - it was like every note played and every beat stroked by the band was so tight and intricate - as well as the timing - it just took you on a ride I can't even describe. From the beginning twang to the last drum beat, including the incredible solos from each of the four members, as well as how each of them complemented each other, it is something beyond words. I mean time just completely stood still until the very last note was played and the needle in the groove lifted off the vinyl.

The hard part was to get enough strength to get up and turn the record over to side 2! Then that whole 2nd side just took you on a completely different journey. All I know is, whenever we dropped, Happy Trails was ALWAYS played. A night wasn't complete without jamming out to this album (Hendrix's 'Axis: Bold As Love' was another favorite).

I saw John Cipollina perform with a group called The Dinosaurs in a small rock hall in Denver, back in 1983. It was probably one of the best performances I ever saw, completely blew me away. That's what turned me onto Quicksilver, later coming across this album. By the way....some of you may recall that the front cover art (depicting the man riding away on the horse) morphed into something completely different (as the artist intended it), while dropping. I mean this whole album - inside & out - was an experience in itself.

Severely Overrated!!!.......2007-03-20

It seems that a lot of the folks reviewing this CD still spend a lot of time with with their bongs. Yes, it's a pretty good record. But a little of the Bo Diddley beat goes a long way, and 30 plus minutes of it overstays its welcome. And for my money, Gary Duncan cuts John Cipollina to shreds; John's OVERUSE of the whammy bar takes a lot away from his playing. The cd's "Quicksilver" and "Comin' Thru" are much better than this one. I recommend this for completists only......

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service.......2007-03-09

Classic Filmore West Rock. Just as good as as it was on vinyl years ago (too many). Has the longest recorded version of "Who Do You Love" that I have ever heard.

Average customer rating: "Gold And Silver" awaits those that purchase the CD Quicksilver Actually, I like these guys Quicksilver Messenger Service - Classic Filmore West Rock Who Do You Love?

Quicksilver Messenger Service Quicksilver Messenger Service Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Happy Trails Electric Music for the Mind and Body It's a Beautiful Day Moby Grape Just for Love ASIN: B000002UTX Release Date: 1994-08-09

Tracks:

1. Pride Of Man
2. Light Your Windows
3. Dino's Song
4. Gold And Silver
5. Too Long
6. The Fool

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Prior to this album's release, Quicksilver contributed two fine songs to the soundtrack of the film Revolution. Vocalist Dino Valente's subsequent drug bust and incarceration didn't prevent them from playing live, but it did delay the completion of their first album. Quicksilver's debut was consequently more mature than those of their late-1960s San Francisco Sound brethren--Big Brother, the Grateful Dead, and Jefferson Airplane. Quicksilver's first outing offers long instrumental passages and a communal attitude toward vocals and solos. Overall, however, QMS, while enjoyable and historically important, pales next to the band's innovative second release, Happy Trails. --James Swift

Customer Reviews:

"Gold And Silver" awaits those that purchase the CD.......2007-07-15

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various music supplies and recordings from the 60's and 70's.

It didn't take long for the 1968 debut from Quicksilver Messenger Service to make an impact. The leadoff tune "Pride Of Man" (Written by Hamilton Camp in 1964) would become synonymous with David Freiberg. To this day he performs it as a member of the Jefferson Starship. "Light Your Windows" is beauty in motion. The words flow flawlessly and the only shortcoming is the length of the tune not reaching three minutes. Dino Valente's "Dino's Song" follows in all its brilliance. Dino was in jail at the time of the recording sessions. The artistry of the song is without a flaw. The vocals are delivered with conviction and the instrumentation has a sincerity attached. "Gold And Silver" (Instrumental) lets the guitars of John Cipollina and Gary Duncan take center stage. If the production sounds exceptional during the high-energy display, give thanks to Nick Gravenites (Electric Flag) and Harvey Brooks (Miles Davis and Electric Flag to name only a couple) behind the scenes. "It's Been Too Long" continues with terrific instrumentation and a solid vocal. To end a memorable debut the twelve minute "The Fool" lets you encompass the many facets of QMS. May 1968 forever etched in the minds of those in and around San Francisco.


Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

Quicksilver.......2007-06-03

I forgot how good it is. Infact unlike some old things revisited this music was even better than I remembered it to be. A friend had told me how difficult it had been to find this band's work. I was so pleased to see Amazon had listed it. It is classic rock at it's best and made this old guy feel 18. Far out!

Actually, I like these guys.......2007-03-12

They had a swagger at Monterey 67 and were in the right place at the right time. I like about 3 tracks on this album (their first and best). I can't recommend it to the masses, I purchased this mainly for historical purposes. You MUST listen to Jefferson Airplane (first 2 albums only), Peanut Butter Conspiracy (first 2 albums only), Grateful Dead (skip first 2 ablums) before you dig this deep for lost nuggets.

Quicksilver Messenger Service - Classic Filmore West Rock.......2007-03-09

Just as good as it ever was on vinyl, more years ago than I really want to admit.

Who Do You Love?.......2006-11-10

One of the best, if not the best from this band. A must have for all fans of QMS

Average customer rating: Don't Waste Your Money An Important Relic Performance pretty inspired, recording primitive...... A very enjoyable recording For Die-Hard Fans Only

At the Kabuki Theatre Quicksilver Messenger Service Manufacturer: Snapper UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Last Flight Sweeping Up the Spotlight: Jefferson Airplane Live at the Fillmore East 1969 Return to Silverado At Golden Gate Park High Flying Bird: Live at the Monterey Festival ASIN: B000MMLMYO Release Date: 2007-02-26

Tracks:

1. Fresh Air
2. New Year's Jam
3. Baby, Baby
4. Too Far
5. Truth
6. You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond
7. Doctor Feelgood
8. Cobra
9. Song for Frisco
10. Mona
11. Subway

Tracks:

1. What About Me
2. Call on Me
3. Pride of Man
4. Local Colour
5. Not Fade Away
6. Mojo
7. Freeway Flyer
8. Subway [Studio Rehersal][*]
9. Castles in the Sand [Studio Rehersal][*]
10. Look Over Yonder Wall/State Farm [Studio Rehersal][*]
11. SeBlues [Studio Rehersal][*]

Album Details

Recorded in December of 1970 in San Francisco, this is the Last Show Recorded with Members John Cipollina and Dino Valenti. Includes 18 Live Tracks and a Bonus Four Studio Tracks Recorded in 1969 with Nicky Hopkins.

Customer Reviews:

Don't Waste Your Money.......2007-07-06

I'm a fan of Quicksilver and saw them many times, but this recording is just horrible. Big dropouts where everyone's playing and then, blam, just a vocal and a tinny guitar, then it will switch back to the full band. Almost like someone was going "what's this switch do?".
This recording is just horrible and should never have been commerically released.

An Important Relic.......2007-06-18

I was fortunate to see Quicksilver Messenger Service in concert on two occasions, and this welcome release is a terrific souvenir of a great band. The sound quality is hardly state of the art, but that's a minor quibble. Of primary importance is the fact that this is the only live document (except for bootleg recordings) of QMS with both John Cippolina and Dino Valenti in the line-up. And as David Crosby once declared, Valenti "does his level best to stir up your guts with a spoon!" I prefer Dino's ballads (check out his 1968 solo album), but here he's obviously "up" for a largely high voltage gig. Even if one finds his voice an acquired taste, the double leads by Cippolina and Gary Duncan are not to be missed. In the final analysis, well over half of what's presented here is essential Quicksilver.

Performance pretty inspired, recording primitive.............2007-06-18

Back around the time this was recorded, Stereo Review magazine was publishing some fabulous monthly reviews of contemporary music, written by Mr. Steve Simels. Back in that analog age, it was necessary to divide the review into two pieces, the quality of the music and the quality of the actual recording. The recording here, most of the time, sounds like it was done on a battery powered mini reel to reel, and occasionally spliced together from different source tapes! Jarring changes in volume and tone, muffles, etc. As to the music, the first CD is pretty doggone inspired, rocks on very well, maybe the liveliest version of "You're Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bond" (mis-typed as "Band") I ever heard. Dino Valente's distinct high lonesome vocals, solid drumming, driving guitars, etc. The second disc is generally painful with a few bright moments, but mostly dispensable.

A very enjoyable recording.......2007-06-08

This is a most enjoyable recording which benefits from being played repeatedly, loud, in a car with a good stereo with at leat four speakers. Initially,indoors, I was disappointed because I thought John Cipollina was too far back in the mix and I wasn't sure about the sound quality. But, like many live recordings, it improves the more you listen to it. There is improvisation and atmosphere in the performance, which is not present in the studio material of this period. When you know what to listen for, you will hear John playing on the left and Gary on the right, "duelling" wonderfully, with probably the best live vocal permormances I have heard by the band. As someone who is too young to have seen the band live, this is a delight. I wish some more recordings would be released.

For Die-Hard Fans Only.......2007-06-02

I'm a sucker when it comes to Quicksilver Messenger Service. I fell in love with Happy Trails, and really enjoyed their first album. Everything else after that was always a hit and miss proposition. Each subsequent album had it's glorious moments, but were interspersed with sub-par, almost amateur songs. And... I hate Dino's voice. But... this album had the dual guitar attack of John and Gary, and the set-list didn't sound half bad, so I plunked down the money to buy it. As mentioned before, this is from a radio broadcast so the quality of the song is good, but not great (and sometimes bad). The performances, again, are hit and miss. And... no one in the band seems to know how to end a song! So many flubs. But... there are some great guitar solos, and for the most part John and Gary are sounding great.

If you don't know who QMS is, then get Happy Trails. You won't be disappointed. If you are a "completist", then add this to your collection. Just be forewarned the quality of the recording is just so-so. There are a few gems in here, but also a lot of mediocre stuff as well.

Average customer rating: unadulterated rock-n- roll Better Remembered 60's revisited Return to the origin of modern music Disappointing - sounds muffled and flat

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Tracks:

1. Pride Of Man
2. Light Your Windows
3. Who Do You Love (part 1)
4. Stand By Me
5. Dino's Song
6. Shady Grove
7. Joseph's Coat
8. Flute Song
9. Fresh Air
10. What About Me
11. Just For Love
12. Hope

Customer Reviews:

unadulterated rock-n- roll.......2007-07-16

At this stage of my life, I do not have the time to listen to as much of the old Hard-Rock music that I would like. However, this QSM gem is always a trip down memory lane. When my wife is out of the house, I crank this up as loud as possible!!!! Oh, to be 20 years old again.

Better Remembered.......2007-03-10

This album/CD was only a few dollars, thankfully! It had, perhaps, two cuts that were worth remembering. Too bad I didn't remember that when I took the offer (like a hungry trout).

It's better left in the dust bin.

60's revisited.......2007-01-09

Great walk down memory lane. I had forgotten their unique sound, and I enjoyed listening to it once again. You can hear the band grow and change as they moved from rock and roll to their Quicksilver sound.

Return to the origin of modern music.......2007-01-03

Few gen X or Y people know that Quicksilver Messenger Service was another vital piece of the musical pie that came out of the 60's/early 70's..........for those of you who don't know them.....pickup this 'best of' and connect the dots to modern jam bands........good stuff. bcp

Disappointing - sounds muffled and flat.......2006-12-12

I have to disagree strongly with the review below which says that the sound quality on this disc is "superb." It's not. In fact, it's one of the worst sounding discs I've purchased in a long time. On many of the cuts the higher frequencies are missing; this is probably because over long periods of time, recordings on tape (i.e. the master tapes used to produce this CD) deteriorate. As a result, the music sounds dull and muffled. Also, I was surprised how dated many of these songs are, both in musical style and the lyrics. I was a big fan of QMS "back in the day," but this disc is a loser.

Average customer rating: Why the hefty price tag? an album that produced with its title song an anthem of sorts for its day Peaceful Music Super but not the best

What About Me Quicksilver Messenger Service Manufacturer: Bgo - Beat Goes on ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Just for Love Quicksilver Comin' Thru Happy Trails Quicksilver Messenger Service ASIN: B000006ZU6 Release Date: 1997-06-10

Tracks:

1. What About Me
2. Local Color
3. Baby Baby
4. Won't Kill Me
5. Long Haired Lady
6. Subway
7. Spindrifter
8. Good Old Rock and Roll
9. All in My Mind
10. Call on Me

Customer Reviews:

Why the hefty price tag?.......2006-09-30

I love this lp and Just For Love but why is this one $4 more? And the offer to buy this and Just For Love together is no deal, it's the same price as separately. C'mon amazon, get your poop in a group.

an album that produced with its title song an anthem of sorts for its day.......2006-09-02

A suitable follow-up to the group's seminal (fourth) album, "Just For Love", the album, "What About Me", produced soon after its release with its title song a widely-played anthem of sorts for the early 1970's. The title song was aired repeatedly over the radio on numerous progressive-rock FM stations from coast to coast. It was written by Dino Valente; the song's lyrics reflected the songwriter's concern for the environment as well as his strong distaste for certain laws of the land at that time, specifically, laws prohibiting the use of some recreational drugs. The song, "What About Me", was a forceful, and yet a typical, protest song of the late 1960's and early 1970's, played over the airwaves during a period of time when the country was engulfed in numerous protests that took on a wide range of issues, including protests against our nation's involvement in faraway Vietnam, an unjust war that, for a good number of years, had no visible end in sight. Fortunately, with the eventual passage of time, positive change did come!!

Certain tracks on this particular album were recorded during the same sessions in Hawaii that produced its predecessor. As a result, the lineup of the band, in essence, remained unchanged on this album with the heart of the group's driving force consisting of two(2) competent lead guitarists in John Cipollina and Gary Duncan, and the infamous piano player, Nicky Hopkins. The rest of the band consisted of David Freiberg on bass, Greg Elmore on drums, and the late Dino Valente as singer and songwriter.

Soon after the recording of these "twin" albums, namely, "Just For Love" and "What About Me", the band's lineup began gradually to change. With the arrival of Dino Valente at this particular time during the group's history, and just in time to inject some much-needed energy, there appeared to be a sudden shift in power within the group and thereupon, a slight change in its musical direction, too. Mr. Valente's immediate background, prior to rejoining the band, had been as a solo artist in New York City. Consequently, the band now began to record an occasional ballad or two sung by Mr. Valente, in contrast to the band's other tracks that reflected San Francisco's brand of harder (and at times, psychedelic) rock. Having had rejoined the band as lead singer, Dino Valente became the group's frontman on stage and, for better or worse, the band's de facto leader, as oftentimes was the case within a rock band at that time when the lead singer and writer of most of a band's songs took the helm.

The title song of this album, "What About Me", was similar in its intensity and stance (critical of society's ills) to another song that Dino Valente had recorded during his days in New York City while he sang as a lone troubadour. The song, "Children of the Sun", likewise became popular, and with time, it grew to become another anthem of sorts for its day. As such, it received its share of airplay on the radio, too, but predominantly in California and on the West Coast. (The song can still be heard on Dino Valente's only solo album, "Dino Valente.")

Peaceful Music.......2006-08-31

I am not a music critic who will cite numerous reasons why certain songs should or shouldn't be on a CD, but I do know what I like. This is something that I find extremely relaxing, and I play it for the same reason I listen to CSN, The Grateful Dead, It's A Beautiful Day or Van Morrison. It is an incredible collection of songs. I would find it interesting if a critique would mention songs on this album not making it onto any radio program, because I grew up during the sixties, and it was a trend to want things that didn't get air play. Everyone wanted the "underground" sound. This album has it. I listen to it when I need escape from the stress of day-to-day [...] I listen to it when I need to relax my hands that grip the wheel when I drive in busy traffic.

Super but not the best.......2000-06-30

This was an excellent album, but it lacked some of the great songs such as Fresh Air. Other than the song choice, the album was great. The guitar playing was just as great as their other albums. I would only get this one if I really liked Quicksilver. If I were just a person whose friends had reccomended it, I would get something along the lines of the anthology because that has all of their really big hits. But if you want to hear some not as famous songs, but just a good, get this one. This is a great cd for listening to on loong trips becuase everybody will like. My dad who usually listens to Tony Bennet, my mom who listens to the Stones, and me (I listen to punk rock) all listen to Quicksilver and we have no arguements about listening to it.

Average customer rating: Huh wha? some second thoughts-the more I listen the more I like it A minor disappointment-Get Happy Trails instead The Greatest Jam-Band Of All Time Excelente recuerdo del agudo aguijón de Cipollina!

Unreleased Quicksilver: Lost Gold and Silver Quicksilver Messenger Service Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sons of Mercury (1968-1975) At the Kabuki Theatre Happy Trails Just for Love Quicksilver Messenger Service ASIN: B00003W0XQ Release Date: 2000-03-14

Tracks:

1. Back Door Man
2. Codine
3. Gold & Silver
4. Smokestack Lightning
5. Light Your Windows
6. Dino's Song
7. The Fool
8. Who Do You Love
9. Mona/Maiden Of The Cancer Moon/Mona

Tracks:

1. I Don't Want To Spoil Your Party (Dino's Song)
2. Acapulco Gold And Silver (Gold And Silver)
3. I Hear You Knockin'
4. Back Door Man
5. Your Time Will Come
6. Who Do You Love (Part 1)
7. Walkin' Blues
8. Calvary
9. Codine
10. Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
11. Stand By Me
12. The Bears

Product Description

Disc 1: Live From 1968:
1. Back Door Man - (previously unreleased)
2. Codeine - (previously unreleased)
3. Gold & Silver - (previously unreleased)
4. Smokestack Lightning - (previously unreleased)
5. Light Your Windows - (previously unreleased)
6. Dino's Song - (previously unreleased)
7. Fool, The - (previously unreleased)
8. Who Do You Love - (previously unreleased)
9. Mona giMaiden Of The Cancer Moon giMona

Disc 2: Rare & Unreleased Bonus Disc Studio:
1. I Don't Want To Spoil Your Party - (previously unreleased, dino's song)
2. Acapulco Gold And Silver - (previously unreleased, gold and silver)
3. I Hear You Knockin' - (previously unreleased)
4. Back Door Man - (previously unreleased)
5. Your Time Will Come - (previously unreleased)
6. Who Do You Love (Part I) - (previously unreleased)
7. Walkin' Blues - (previously unreleased)
8. Calvary - (previously unreleased)
9. Codeine - (stereo version)
10. Babe I'm Gonna Leave You - (stereo version)
11. Stand By Me
12. Bears, The - (previously unreleased)


Format: CD

Amazon.com

As an overview of one of the trailblazing bands of the San Francisco sound, this two-disc assortment of unreleased studio and performance oddities takes a backseat to another two-disc collection, Sons of Mercury, a 1991 best-of retrospective from Rhino. That said, Lost Silver and Gold is of definite interest to devotees of the band and Bay Area psychedelia in general, as well as younger jam-band fans interested in delving deeper into '60s rock than the Grateful Dead. Quicksilver's foundation was the tandem guitar attack of John Cipollina and Gary Duncan, a duo capable of consistently inventive (if occasionally long-winded) improvisation. (Greg Elmore and bassist David Freiberg rounded out the crucial QMS lineup.) Lost Silver and Gold supplements the lengthy live opening disc with a briefer set of unreleased demos, rarities, and soundtrack recordings that illustrate the group's strengths (terrific interplay) and weaknesses (shaky vocals). --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Huh wha?.......2005-12-24

Once upon a time there was a City called San Francisco
and a decade called the sixties.
Some bands based themselves in that city
and some were better, more driven, more creative,
and more controversial than others.
This recording is a chronicle of one of those bands that was and wasn't, respectively.
All right,
they were OK on a good night, but this recording hardly qualifies as one of those. Besides,
the fidelity is utterly atrocious:
so bad as to be unworthy of transcription into the CD format.
And then there's the "Gold and Silver" with no Cipollina:
instead some dude's WHISTLING the lead.
Huh wha?
What WAS "Collector's Coice Music" THINKING when they released this scraping from the soft underbelly of 1960s rejects?

some second thoughts-the more I listen the more I like it.......2004-06-15

Earlier, I wrote that the live disc was a minor disappointment. I still believe that. But, the more I listen to the live disc, the more I like it. As you listen to it repeatedly, your mind tends to ignore the sound quality problems and tends to blank out during the bad minutes, like the first two tracks. You then focus on the truly great moments. With your computer and good sound editing software, you could create a fairly nice CD of 30 to 40 minutes of great jamming music. You might even be able to correct some of the sound problems.

A minor disappointment-Get Happy Trails instead.......2004-06-05

On the surface you would think this would be a great album. 78 minutes of Quicksilver live from 1968. Unfortunately, it does not live up to expectations. The sound quality is bad and the performance is not great.

This is a two disc set from when Quicksilver was just getting started, recorded in 1967 and 1968. The first disc is a 78 minute concert from 1968. The second disc is studio outtakes from 67 and 68. It is around 50 minutes long. The group was going through radical changes at the time. They were more of a pop/folk psychodelic band until the lead, Dino Valenti went to jail on drug charges. The group became more of a jam band after that.

The live album finds the group just evolving their new sound. It shows in the performance. It is rough and raw. The group trips over each other. The vocals on many of the songs are bad. The harmonies are not harmonious. They even forget the some of the lyrics on Who Do You Love. There are some wonderful moments, but there are very few songs that are good throughout. You can hear how much they will improve if you listen the 1969 live album, Happy Trails.

The sound quality is poor. There is no dynamic range. The high end is way up front. The sound is fuzzy and distorted. That added to the rough performance makes this a difficult CD to listen to. If the sound quality were a little bit better the rough performance may be a little more enjoyable.

The second CD is more interesting. The sound quality is better, but not great, especially considering these are studio tracks. There is a loud hiss through some of the tracks. Almost all tracks contain very good performances. The last two tracks are silly thow-away songs.

I would strongly recommend getting the first album and Happy Trails instead of this one. Happy Trails is a wonderful live album with amazing performances and great sound quality. Lost Silver And Gold is just practice sessions for those 2 albums.

If you like Quicksilver's jamming, then you should check out the Welsh group, Man. Man and John Chipolina from Quicksilver actually collaborated. When Chipolina died, Man wrote Sons of Mercury in his honor. On a live album, Deke Leonard of Man says, why does have to be the good that die, why couldn't it have been Phil Collins instead. Some good Man albums to check out include, Back Into the Future, 1999 Tour Party and Live at the Rainbow.

The Greatest Jam-Band Of All Time.......2003-11-12

I've heard many people say that The Allman Brothers Band and Cream are the greatest jam-bands of all time. Well, those people better listen long and hard to the live disc of this compilation. Simply put - Quicksilver Messenger Service were the undisputed masters of improvisational jams. Better than The Allman Brothers Band and better than Cream. Remember where you heard that.

It would be useless for me to try describing these songs in words, because they're so amazing that it would take forever to go into details about them. Suffice it to say that "Smokestack Lightning", "The Fool", "Who Do You Love", "Gold And Silver" and "Mona" simply define the word 'jam'. Gary Duncan is a fantastic rhythm guitarist and his POWERFUL blues vocals make Howlin' Wolf sound like a pansy. The rhythm section of David Freiberg (bass) and Greg Elmore (drums) is solid all the way through, providing a great backbone for the music. And I've saved the best for last - on lead guitar is the uncanny John Cipollina. Definitely one of the top five greatest players of all time, Cipollina hits notes that you just have to hear to believe. He's beyond comprehension, and he is second only to Eric Clapton in terms of raw intensity. Listen to him wail on "Smokestack Lightning", "The Fool" or "Gold And Silver" and prepare to be blown away. The first time I heard those tunes, I could do nothing but shake my head in disbelief as John proceeded to astound me with his unearthly intensity. In a nutshell - THE GUY IS UNBELIEVABLE.

The second disc is comprised of studio rarities (outtakes, demos and alternate versions of official tunes), and together with the mind-blowing live disc, this is one compilation that jam fans will NOT want to miss.

So listen to it. Play it loud. I'll be right here, waiting to say "I told you so".

Excelente recuerdo del agudo aguijón de Cipollina!.......2001-09-11

Realmente es muy buena esta colección en vivo, circa 1968.Si bien existe una grabación pirata de estos temas, el sonido y la presentación es excelente!
Si uno al escucharlo cierra los ojos podría advertir el ambiente rancio , nebuloso y enigmático de estas presentaciones...la crudeza del sonido es auténtica, quizás a algún purista le molestaría tal o cual acople o pifie ( sobretodo en las voces) pero es innegable lo tangible de estas grabaciones. Asimismo el " bonus disc" es buenísimo,una mirada dentro del proceso creativo de estas canciones que no van mas allá de los 2 primeros discos del grupo ( para muchos los mejores!!!)
Estos cd son la mejor compañía para la recopilación de rhino!!

Average customer rating: A recording of the band's finest hour.................... Quicksilver Just for Love Lost Gems Best of the original Albums by QMS timeless classic!

Just for Love Quicksilver Messenger Service Manufacturer: Bgo - Beat Goes on 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 Classic Rock | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: What About Me Quicksilver Messenger Service Happy Trails Quicksilver Comin' Thru ASIN: B00000735E Release Date: 1996-12-13

Tracks:

1. Wolf Run, Pt. 1
2. Just for Love, Pt. 1
3. Cobra
4. Hat
5. Freeway Flyer
6. Gone Again
7. Fresh Air
8. Just for Love, Pt. 2
9. Wolf Run, Pt. 2

Customer Reviews:

A recording of the band's finest hour...........................2006-08-15

With the long-awaited return of Dino Valente to the band as singer and songwriter, Quicksilver Messenger Service marked perhaps its finest hour during the recording of this particular album. Unfortunately, Mr. Valente had been absent during the recording of the band's previous two studio albums, "Quicksilver Messenger Service" and "Shady Grove", and during the band's live concert recording, namely, the album, "Happy Trails." Problems with the law and a failed attempt to make it happen musically in New York City alone and also with QMS colleague, guitarist Gary Duncan, drew him away from the band for an extended period of time. The added absence of Gary Duncan prompted the rest of the band to ask Nicky Hopkins to join them during the recording of their second studio album. Nicky Hopkins was one of rock history's preeminent pianists, having had contributed his talent to many memorable albums by top artists, ranging from the Rolling Stones to the Who. There is no exception here, with Quicksilver Messenger Service, as evident on this particular album, and on the previous studio album, especially on the song entitled, "Edward, the Mad Shirt Grinder."

The band at this stage of its history also included a gifted guitarist by the name of John Cipollina whose style was quite unique--John Cipollina oftentimes used the tremolo bar on his solid-body Gibson while playing solos and also while playing as a counterpoint to the guitar work of fellow band member, Gary Duncan. A wonderful aspect of the band at this particular point in time was the fact that two of its members were capable of playing "true" lead guitar at any one time. Unfortunately, shortly after the recording of this album, John Cipollina left the band. He eventually formed the band, Copperhead.

Quicksilver Just for Love.......2006-02-24

I grew up in the Bay Area in the late sixties so I became very familiar with the "San Francisco" bands of that time and I seemed to enjoy many of the bands that never had "tremendous success". Quicksilver falls into that category and I have to admit they were among many of the groups of that area and time that had to be experienced live to know what they were really like and to see them at their best. That's not to say that I don't like their studio material because I do. This album was a new direction for Quicksilver with Dino Valenti returning after doing some time for a drug bust. While this may not be their strongest album I would have to say it's worth buying for the song "Fresh Air" which became a sort of an anthem of that time. This album and the one that followed "What About Me" are essential to any Quicksilver fan that is serious about what this band was about and wants to experience the magic of the music of that time and place. Some other bands worth looking into to get the flavor of that era: Moby Grape, Cold Blood, It's a Beautiful Day, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Malo, Hot Tuna, Tower of Power, The Youngbloods, Blue Cheer, The Blues Image, Eric Burdon & the Animals, and Country Joe and the Fish. They just don't make 'em like that anymore sorry to say.

Lost Gems.......2004-12-15

Certainly QMS represented the best of "Jam Rock" with their style of 2 guitar, point and counterpoint method of playing.Whether intentional or not they touched the very essence of classical music structure and connotation,which resulted in a musical conversation rather than merely a song.They gave a great effort on this album and it was well engineered

Best of the original Albums by QMS.......2004-09-06

I think this was the best QMS Albumb that was ever released. This Album had profound influnce upon my life when it was originally released and it is still one of my favorite Cd's to play. The guitar playing was profoundly original and creative for it's time, and so was the piano. Nicky Hopkins went on to play with the Rolling Stones.. I would say it has with stood the test of time too, still sounding unique, and undated... Quicksliver had some later Albums that had some pretty good suff on them, but none of the later work seemed to hold unity as well as this album did. There were a lot of bands putting out concept albums, at that time, where it wasn't just a culmanation of songs, but the whole Album was to be listened to at one sitting...That's what this Album is and was, I don't see that idea playing out as well in any other Quicksilver Album. May the memory of these great artists, who lived like there was no tomorrow live on...

timeless classic!.......2004-08-03

Quicksilver Messenger-one of THE best West-Coast bands ,of all time,No doubt!!!This -"Just for Love", made at a time when Dino Valenti's influence was great,as lead singer-/songwriter, is one of my personal favourites!!I just love this album-even more so on c.d.!They were one hot band -great drummer,great bass,GREAT lead guitarist(s),too!!Either love or hate Dino Valenti's voice/lyrics-i adored his fabulous voice,totally unique(his solo album STILL amazes me 35 years on)......So here we have Q.M.S. AT A PEAK IN THEIR RECORDED OUTPUT,NO DOUBT!!A Hippy/Hard-rock/soft-rock masterpiece great production/ ..a timeless classic,folks--get it-NOW!!!!!

Average customer rating:

The Best of Quicksilver Messenger Service Quicksilver Messenger Service Manufacturer: EMI Special Products 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 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Happy Trails Blind Faith After Bathing at Baxter's Bless Its Pointed Little Head Cricklewood Green ASIN: B000B19BC6 Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

1. Who Do You Love
2. What About Me
3. Shady Grove
4. Just For Love
5. Fresh Air
6. Pride Of Man
7. Dino's Song
8. Joseph's Coat
9. Long Haired Lady
10. California State Correctional Facility Blues
11. Stand By Me

Average customer rating: aqui esta todo lo que necesitas de quicksilver! My big sister turned me onto this band way back in the 60's. Very mercurial, very "psychedelic" and ... very, very good Excellent expose on a quite important band Excellent Compilation

Sons of Mercury (1968-1975) Quicksilver Messenger Service Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Unreleased Quicksilver: Lost Gold and Silver Happy Trails What About Me Just for Love Classic Masters ASIN: B0000032MS Release Date: 1991-07-02

Tracks:

1. Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You
2. Codine
3. I Hear You Knockin' (It's Too Late)
4. Pride Of Man
5. Light Your Windows
6. Dino's Song
7. The Fool
8. Gold And Silver
9. Bears
10. Who Do You Love (Single Edit)
11. Mona
12. Maiden Of The Cancer Moon
13. Calvary
14. Happy Trails

Tracks:

1. Shady Grove
2. Flute Song
3. Joseph's Coat
4. Edward, The Mad Shirt Grinder
5. Fresh Air
6. Cobra
7. Subway
8. What About Me
9. Local Color
10. Hope
11. Fire Brothers
12. Don't Cry My Lady Love
13. I Found Love
14. Doin' Time In The U.S.A.
15. Gypsy Lights
16. Cowboy On The Run

Amazon.com

Given its 30 tracks, this two-disc overview is all the Quicksilver anyone but fanatics and scholars of the '60s San Francisco scene will ever need. The band had a couple of powerful spearheads in stinging electric-guitar master John Cipollina and songwriter Dino Valente (who authored Jefferson Airplane's "Let's Get Together"), but they infrequently made musical sense of their own instrumental prowess and pretensions. But as the excellent but truncated live recording of "Who Do You Love" indicates, QMS was the definitive acid-rock band. Fans of Pink Floyd and Phish will find a kindred spirit in the arch, ambling music Quicksilver made. This is a frequently fascinating, rarely humdrum collection. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

aqui esta todo lo que necesitas de quicksilver!.......2007-01-08

excelente antologia de una banda que supo cabalgar por el frenesi indomito de la psicoldelia sesentosa, con un estribo en la sombra de bob didley y el otro estribo colgando de tormentas acidas...la guitarra de cipollina al frente, la improvisacion por camino y toda la actitud para quedar en la memoria de toda una generacion..(nos podremos acordar de algo???)

My big sister turned me onto this band way back in the 60's........2006-11-03

I am 2 years younger than my sister, and she hung out with the crowd that appreciated "Album Rock", while I was stuck on AM radio top 40. She made a bet with me that if I would listen to her music for one week, that I would never turn it off again. She won that bet. QSMS is a group that expanded my mind. They did not sing about only love, betrayal and the usual mainstay of that generation. Instead, I found myself hearing about the loss of Mother Nature, Social Injustice, Drugs and definitely progressive album rock and roll. They were so ahead of their time. They were a group who evolved as did the Beatles as they matured. If you have never experienced QSMS, I suggest that you do it today. You will not regret having experienced the beautiful harmonies and long ballads that they crafted. This anthology covers their entire career and all of their music and gives you a biography of how and why. Give them a listen.

Very mercurial, very "psychedelic" and ... very, very good.......2006-10-28

This two-CD set first appeared in 1991. Rhino released it, which is very lucky because this label chooses mastering engineers who really know their job : the digital transfers are first rate, even after 15 years. It remains, to this day, the best anthology of the music laid down by one of the finest bands to come out the Bay Area's improvisatory acid rock scene in the '60s band.

The set begins with QMS's earliest released tracks, both of folk origin: "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" and a cover of the Buffy Sainte-Marie classic "Codine". Both tracks first appeared on the OST of "Revolution" (1998) when the signature sound of this first incarnation of the band was already fully formed.

"I Hear You Knockin' (It's Too Late)" was not previously released on the original band LP's; it is a lovelorn ballad quite nice to hear but not really outstanding either.

Five of the band's six original tracks released on their debut LP come next. The twin guitars of John Cippolina and Gary Duncan bring out the kind of sonic dreamscapes that marked the finer examples of the genre.
Although Cippolina's highly melodic, twangy, vibrato laden, individualistic lead guitar style dominates the proceedings, Gary Duncan should not be considered a second gun; his interest in Jazz as well as his guitar interplay with Cippolina was crucial to the Quicksilver sound as a whole.
Whilst Duncan favored electrified Gibson L-5 and tube amplification, Cippolina woud go for a solid state amplification for his bridge pick-up and would use tube amps to amplify his neck pick-up. This was used, at will, with lots of effect pedals controlling, among others, a series of Wurlitzer tweeters. Manager Ron Polte's composition "Too Long", the weakest track on the first LP is left off whilst the single "Bears" (10/1968) - something of a rarity - is included. This "rarity" really sucks as far as I am concerned and I think that it would have been better to include Polte's title instead (so delivering the whole content of their first LP).
While some may prefer the mostly live "Happy Trails", this eponymous collection is, IMO, their strongest set of studio material. Despite the guitar pyrotechnics, the band lays the accent firmly on melodic folk-rock.
Highlights include their cover of folksinger Hamilton Camp's "Pride of Man," probably their best studio track; "Light Your Windows" is possibly the group's best original composition; and Dino Valenti's catchy "Dino's Song". "Gold and Silver" is their best instrumental jam, and the 12-minute "The Fool" reflects some of the better aspects of the psychedelic era.

This is followed by a large portion of their highly acclaimed follow-up, "Happy Trails", which combined concert tapes later "sweetened" in the studio. The whole of side two of the LP is included. This suits me fine as I have always like this LP side better. As regards the long and quite patchy "suite" featured on side one, it is represented by the single edit of "Who Do You Love". This is because the full-length live version does take up an entire first side of the LP. This will not please the devotees but this compilation is not released with the completists in mind.

Disc two opens with four tracks from their third LP titled "Shady Grove". Gary Duncan having departed, he was "replaced" by ace British session pianist Nicky Hopkins. I recall being quite surprised to hear this LP in 1970 but it grew on me and I still find it very good to listen to today. It his, however, very different from their previous guitar-dominated LP's.
There are really outstanding songs on this album. I am particularly fond of "Flute Song" and Hopkins' tour de force titled "Edward, The Mad Shirt Grinder". I think this album is really underrated.

One year later, Gary Duncan came back with Dino Valenti in the third incarnation of the band. From this point on, the compilation cherry picks the arguably best tracks from their subsequent LP's, which became increasingly self-indulgent. I can attest that every track chosen by Rhino is of great artistic quality. "Cobra", "Fresh Air", "What About Me", "Fire Brothers", "Hope" and "Don't Cry My Lady Love" are really choice quality stuff.

I wholeheartedly recommend this set.

Excellent expose on a quite important band.......2006-06-21

You want to know about Quicksilver Messenger Service? This is the best class around I imagine. It'll show you what Gary Duncan, John Cipollina, David Freiberg, Greg Elmore, Dino Valenti, Nicky Hopkins and Jim Murray made happen in the late sixties. BTW the sleeve has lots of information too, but I especially am applauding the musical selection. Any old CD: $14.99; this collection: priceless!

Excellent Compilation.......2003-11-23

This is a wonderful collection of songs from the greatest American jam band of all time. However, it's not nearly as fascinating as the LOST GOLD AND SILVER compilation. The main reason for that is because this album doesn't have any live material (besides the inevitable selections from HAPPY TRAILS), whereas LOST GOLD AND SILVER had some live performances that were simply out of this world. On the other hand, this album chronichles the entire career of the band from the beginning to the end. But there are some songs that were left out that I feel should've been included.
The post-HAPPY TRAILS albums are all extremely difficult to find, so for me, this album is essential because it contains various tracks from those albums. Disc one opens with three rare tunes, two of which they recorded for the "Revolution" film. First is "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" (quite different from the Led Zep song of the same name), an outstanding rocker with a searing, exquisite solo from my main man John Cipollina. Did I mention that he's my favorite guitarist in the world? Well he is, and this here solo that he delivers is simply awesome. "Codine", on the other hand, is an anti-drug tune. I love the one part where it gets really calm and quiet and then, all of a sudden, they tear back into it, with Duncan wailiing out "STAY AWAY...!". Killer song. And also included is a previously unreleased blues song called "I Hear You Knockin' (It's Too Late)". A different version of this song can be heard on the LOST GOLD AND SILVER compilation, with horns added in. This version sounds better, though, with no horns and a lot more of an 'echoey' sound. And a great solo from John. The rest of the songs on disc one are from the debut album and HAPPY TRAILS, which I have already discussed on their respective reviews.
Disc two is actually more intriguing. Four songs from the SHADY GROVE album are included. The title track is a psychedelic remake of an old bluegrass song, with that great piano intro from the one and only Nicky Hopkins. And I can't believe that nobody ever talks about "Flute Song", it's one of the most beautiful songs that I've ever heard. I had no idea that David Freiberg could sing that good. The vocal melody is to die for. "Joseph's Coat" is an eerie number with lyrics that I can't quite figure out, but there's no denying the sheer haunting atmosphere of the vocals. And what we have next might be the finest moment on the whole album: The nine-minute instrumental "Edward, The Mad Shirt Grinder", which features some of the most glorious piano playing ever caught on an album. This is where Hopkins really shows his dexterity, and toward the end, he goes crazy and seems to hit about 1,000 keys per second! One of the most gifted pianists that I've ever heard in my life. "Fresh Air" was the closest the band ever came to a hit-single, and it's not hard to see why. The lyrics are far from brilliant, and in fact they're so simplistic that it's kind of silly, but how can you not love that chorus? "OOOOOOHHHHHHH, HAVE ANOTHER HIT". It's obviously a metaphoric song about the pleasures of marijuana. John's solo is quite wonderful too. And speaking of John, two of his guitar instrumentals are included here, "Cobra" and "Local Color". The former was recorded in Hawaii, where they recorded the JUST FOR LOVE album, and the song actually has a Hawaiian feel to it. The latter is even better, with John throwing in some slide guitar this time. The only problem I have with it is that you can't really tell which guitar is John's and which is Duncan's (or perhaps it's ALL John's playing and he used some overdubs, who knows?). "Subway" is a cool little rocker with a solid riff and more piercing guitar work (John and Gary just never let up), and "What About Me" is Valenti's famous enviornmentalist anthem. The lyrics may sound like pure 'hippie' lyrics, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. After all, what's wrong with wanting world peace and caring about our planet?
The post-Cipollina songs are a mixed bag. Most of them are rather lame, but some of 'em are alright.

But if you can lay your hands on a copy of LOST GOLD AND SILVER, you'll definitely want to get that one first. Believe me.

Average customer rating: Quicksilver's Lost Records Blows Happy Trails away Music for riots and tequilla Collectors only excuse me,my favorite qms album

Comin' Thru Quicksilver Messenger Service Manufacturer: Bgo - Beat Goes on 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 Classic Rock | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Quicksilver What About Me Just for Love Shady Grove/Solid Silver At the Kabuki Theatre ASIN: B00002464M Release Date: 2002-02-15

Tracks:

1. Doin' Time in the U.S.A.
2. Chicken
3. Changes
4. California State Correctional Facitlity Blues
5. Forty Days
6. Mojo
7. Don't Lose It

Customer Reviews:

Quicksilver's Lost Records.......2007-03-18

Comin' Thru is one of this band's best recordings. Dino Valenti is a much maligned but severely underrated singer and songwriter. And Gary Duncan is easily one of the best guitarists of that era, better than Jerry "Noodlin'" Garcia or John "Whammy Bar Addict" Cipollina. This Cd rocks hard but in a tight, groove orientated fashion. This album is highly recommended over the boring (cmon; 30 plus minutes of the Bo Diddley beat?) "Happy Trails", which is often cited as their masterpiece. Along with the earlier "Quicksilver", this is a great example of early 70's rock, without all the "heavy" posturing so common in that era.

Blows Happy Trails away.......2007-01-09

I return to this great album from time to time and am always amazed at how the adrenalin still pumps when hearing "Side 2"...Forty Days, Mojo, Don't Lose it. Unbelievable energy here, with Duncan's guitarwork sounding maybe the best ever. His solo on Forty Days, for example, is more raw and succinct than anything ever done by any Brit-Blues "master" of the era, no joke. Valenti's voice is much more powerful than on any other QMS record, and the organist ("Chuck Steaks'?!) fits in very well. Doin' Time in the USA can be played over and over and new things can STILL be heard in it. I always liked the mystery than could be found in Quicksilver's best stuff, Calvary as the best example, and this album Comin' Thru really does have that flavor, too, lurking under the punched-up, hot and sweaty production. There is nothing fake or foreign here. This is a fine album by a true original American band.

Music for riots and tequilla.......2005-09-29

It's simple, Quicksilver in this disc is one of the greatest dance bands from the 70's: you have a joyous mix of rock, funk, latin, jazz, psycho, soul, etc. Less brainy that the Cipollina stuff, Quicksilver here are more indians less cowboys, a much more dangerous affair, it's a great big wild band fat sound, like dancin in the streets with lots of tequilla and all , mucho locos, riotous stuff, great guitars, horns, organs, and Dino Valenti it's a real gun singer. So the snobs don't like it, that's one more positive point, they don't know how to recognize a real party, this transcendent quality. California State Correctional, Doin' Time In USA, Mojo, the sound is so strong, rootsy and at the same time groundbreakin', that it could never be too popular in the 70's. Be careful, this is Quicksilver Messenger Service , they were the big dogs, and usually took only 24 carat gold.

Collectors only.......2004-01-16

When John Cipollina was in the lineup and he and rhythm guitarist Gary Duncan were in the groove, there was no better sounding group than QMS. Cipollina's talent was awe inspiring. Unfortunately, one of Quicksilver's overbearing and domineering members ways led to Cipollina's departure. Without Cipollina, QMS sounded like just another mediocre rock group, despite the talents of Duncan, Freiberg and Elmore. I saw them at the Hollywood Palladium 33 years ago and can verify this.If you want to hear them at their best, buy the 1st album, Happy Trails, or Lost Gold and Silver.

excuse me,my favorite qms album.......2003-04-28

I missed hopkins and cipolina but duncan shines.every song is great.what about that trumpet solo in mojo.duncan's guitar whether howling or clean is superb.thank you for letting me have a say on this album.

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