Best Of The Bodeans: Slash & Burn

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The BoDeans may have to play second-fiddles to guitar great Les Paul as Waukesha, Wisconsin's favorite musical sons, but their rootsy, unpretentious rock & roll carved them a comfortable niche and loyal following from the late 1980s on. This 17-track anthology spans a decade of the band's history, eschewing strict historical chronology for a running order that's both more artistically interesting and listener friendly. Indeed, fully a third of the tracks issue from the band's 1995 live album Joe Dirt Car, a gambit that helps underscore their spare, straightforward musical charms. The twin talents of singer-songwriters Sammy Llanas and Kurt Neumann form the band's core, and the close harmonies of early hits "She's a Runaway" and "Fadeaway" set the band's tone, recalling rough-hewn takes on a vocal tradition that stretches back to the Everlys and Lennon-McCartney. But it's a collection that also reveals the band's range, from the U2-like drama of "You Don't Get Much" to the pop-savvy Party of Five theme "Closer to Free" and a passionate live take of "Feed the Fire" that recalls John Mellencamp at his best. --Jerry McCulley

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Best Of The Bodeans: Slash & Burn

Average customer rating: Could be better Find a copy of 'Thick as Thieves' if you can ! It's a much better anthology... Slash & Burn some superior stuff; over all: not bad Unfortunate Anthology of a Fortunate Band

Best Of The Bodeans: Slash & Burn The BoDeans , and Bodeans Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Purists | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Resolution Homebrewed: Live from the Pabst Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams Joe Dirt Car Outside Looking In ASIN: B00005Y1Y4 Release Date: 2002-02-19

Tracks:

1. She's A Runaway
2. Fadeaway
3. Still The Night (live)
4. Only Love
5. The Ballad Of Jenny Rae
6. Say About Love (live)
7. I'm In Trouble Again
8. You Don't Get Much
9. Far Far Away From My Heart
10. Good Things
11. True Devotion
12. Paradise (live)
13. Naked (live)
14. Closer To Free
15. Idaho (live)
16. Feed The Fire (live)
17. Hey Pretty Girl

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The BoDeans may have to play second-fiddles to guitar great Les Paul as Waukesha, Wisconsin's favorite musical sons, but their rootsy, unpretentious rock & roll carved them a comfortable niche and loyal following from the late 1980s on. This 17-track anthology spans a decade of the band's history, eschewing strict historical chronology for a running order that's both more artistically interesting and listener friendly. Indeed, fully a third of the tracks issue from the band's 1995 live album Joe Dirt Car, a gambit that helps underscore their spare, straightforward musical charms. The twin talents of singer-songwriters Sammy Llanas and Kurt Neumann form the band's core, and the close harmonies of early hits "She's a Runaway" and "Fadeaway" set the band's tone, recalling rough-hewn takes on a vocal tradition that stretches back to the Everlys and Lennon-McCartney. But it's a collection that also reveals the band's range, from the U2-like drama of "You Don't Get Much" to the pop-savvy Party of Five theme "Closer to Free" and a passionate live take of "Feed the Fire" that recalls John Mellencamp at his best. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Could be better.......2006-07-11

It was OK, but it's missing some songs. I was shocked when I didn't see "Good Work" and "Dreams". Also, there are too many live tracks. I do like, however, how they have some rare photos and a bio, but the track listing is dissapointing. If you're new to the Bodeans, I'd buy Thick as Theives.

Find a copy of 'Thick as Thieves' if you can ! It's a much better anthology..........2006-02-12

While I probably would never give ANY BoDeans release less than three stars, I would have to agree that this contains WAY too many tracks from 'Joe Dirt Car' (which, in my opinion, was one of the most overrated live albums ever - the latest 'Homebrewed: Live from the Pabst is a MUCH better representation of what the guys sound like live). If you can, find a copy of the Australian import 'Thick as Thieves: The Best of the BoDeans' - it has 20 tracks as compared to 17, no tracks from 'Joe Dirt Car', and takes you right up to 1996's superb 'Blend'. Skip this disappointment of an anthology -- it's certainly not awful, but it could have been compiled WAY, WAY better.

Slash & Burn.......2005-05-26

I was a Bodeans fan from the first record, and I have to say that even I wouldn't buy this one. The stuff they did on their first three albums is vastly superior to the Joe Dirt offerings.

The Bodeans truly rocked and popped on their first recordings, and then tried to go in a different direction - and in my opinion, lost their way.

I was at every Bodeans show in the NYC area for quite a few years, and my co-workers were right there with me. But we just didn't feel it with the Joe Dirt album.

some superior stuff; over all: not bad.......2004-09-17

I knew them for "naked", which is, was, and remains, superb, period! (apparently, no one else has mentioned this title in their reviews so far--surprisining it is the best cut here and an excellent, if not superior act on its own--check that voice! even 10 years later or so. And it is well supported by "you don't get much," "I'm in trouble again," and "say about love." After that, it's weaker despite some great musicianship and great instruments. the two opening shots (which others seem to know very well) "she's a runaway" and "fadeaway" are, well.... exactly as the two titles coincidentally show, repetitive (excellent for 3 minutes , drag-ons beyond that).
It's nice, it's nicely made, just missing some fire, overall. BUT this CD do give you a sense of their live action (their best) and "naked" does carry the CD-worth it!

Unfortunate Anthology of a Fortunate Band.......2004-06-02

The BoDeans are musically gifted. Does this place them in a class of the best of the unsungs? I don't think it goes that far, but their music is enjoyably listenable and aggregated as it is in "The Best of the BoDeans, Slash and Burn," includes some highlights along the way.

This anthology was actually my first introduction to the BoDeans. I had heard much of them, as the critics hailed their praises through the 80's, but hadn't heard them. They pull from several influences and fail to develop a signature sound. There's U2 with "You don't get much." There's a little Bruce, a little Brown (of the Jackson variety), and even a little Boingo (another unsung 80's band...listen to "Fadeaway," and don't deny the drum bridge is a page ripped out of Oingo Boingo. There's Mellencamp, there's Dylan, there's the Samples and Bare Naked Ladies...but where's the BoDeans in all this?

I guess being a neophyte to their music, that's my critique. In the amalgamation of sounds, there seems to escape a unique identity. If there ever was a rougher unpalatable voice than that on "I'm in Trouble Again," I'd be surprised. It gives hope to the unrefined voice possessing hacks out there. If this guy can make it by overstressing a strained voice, you just may be able to make a go at it as well.

The other critique is the mixed format of live and studio versions. Live songs should be found on live albums...studio songs on studio albums. Regardless of the quality of the live sound, like oil and water, the two don't mix.

I suppose one of the BoDeans other albums might be a good place to start with this band. They are listenable and entertaining, but there has to be better fare to gain the critique darling crown this band wore through the 80's and early 90's.

--MMW

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Best of Bodeans: Slash & Burn The BoDeans Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005Q5KV Release Date: 2002-04-09

Tracks:

1. She's a Runaway
2. Fadeaway
3. Still the Night [Live]
4. Only Love
5. Ballad of Jenny Rae
6. Say About Love [Live]
7. I'm in Trouble Again
8. You Don't Get Much
9. Far Far Away from My Heart
10. Good Things
11. True Devotions
12. Paradise [Live]
13. Naked [Live]
14. Closer to Free
15. Idaho [Live]
16. Feed the Fire [Live]
17. Hey Pretty Girl - The BoDeans

Album Description

UK compilation for U.S. roots-rocker's who debuted in 1986 with Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams on Slash/Warner Bros. 17 tracks including live versions of 'Still The Night', 'Say About Love', 'Paradise', 'Naked', 'Idaho' & 'Feed The Fire'. 2001.

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7. Colour of My Love
8. Cryin' Heart Blues
9. Evening Out With Your Girlfriend
10. Evolver [Enhanced]

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