Rough Mix

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The Who's ringmaster Pete Townshend and the Faces' bass man Ronnie Lane took their mutual admiration society to its obvious conclusion on this 1977 all-star effort (with guest appearances from guitarist Eric Clapton, Stones' drummer Charlie Watts, and Bad Co. bassist Boz Burrell). Overall it's an appropriately loose-limbed and rocking affair, with some good tunes traded back and forth (namely Pete's "My Baby Gives It Away" and Ronnie's "Annie"). It's also a little schizophrenic, though; with Townshend's sculpted song structures occasionally at odds with Lane's back porch ditties. There's surprisingly little vocal interplay either; although the one real duet, a hushed take of Don Williams's "Till the Rivers All Run Dry," is the clear highlight of the set. --Michael Ruby

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Rough Mix

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Rough Mix Pete Townshend , and Ronnie Lane Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | 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: Who Came First Just for a Moment Empty Glass Scoop 3 Pete Townshend's Deep End Live! ASIN: B000LV63SQ Release Date: 2007-01-23

Tracks:

1. My Baby Gives It Away
2. Nowhere to Run
3. Rough Mix [Instrumental]
4. Annie
5. Keep Me Turning
6. Catmelody
7. Misunderstood
8. April Fool
9. Street in the City
10. Heart to Hang Onto
11. Till the Rivers All Run Dry
12. Only You [*]
13. Good Question [*]
14. Silly Little Man [*]

Average customer rating: Two Classics Might Be 5 Stars If Properly Mastered Pleasing mix of Townshend and Lane originals a pity they didn't do this again... Great Album Five stars for content and effort

Rough Mix Pete Townshend , and Ronnie Lane Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Who Came First Empty Glass White City All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes Pete Townshend's Deep End Live! ASIN: B000GFRJ58 Release Date: 2006-08-29

Tracks:

1. My Baby Gives It Away
2. Nowhere To Run
3. Rough Mix
4. Annie
5. Keep Me Turning
6. Catmelody
7. Misunderstood
8. April Fool
9. Street In The City
10. Heart To Hang Onto
11. Till The Rivers All Run Dry
12. Only You
13. Good Question
14. Silly Little Man

Customer Reviews:

Two Classics.......2007-04-05

Two cuts: "Street In The City" and "Heart To Hang On To" are must-own production numbers.

Might Be 5 Stars If Properly Mastered.......2007-01-10

I own tons of Dual Discs and have had no problems with any of them. I own a Sony high-end SACD/DVD player and it'll play anything I throw at it. The CD side of this item plays fine. The extra features are pretty swell, too. The very opening seconds of the DVD side are improperly mastered which causes an annoying "stutter" as the disc attempts to initiate the Surround Sound. I checked it on my other player, same thing. Being that there are no surface scratches or any defects visible, rather than bothering Amazon with returning the item, I have contacted the manufacturer(Hip-O) THREE TIMES to try to have this addressed only to be told someone will get back to me with no replies. This has been since 10-28-06. So if you want to listen to the first cut on the CD side, stop, flip it over to the Dual Disc side and reinitiate play at the second track, it's pretty swell. For those of you nostalgic about missing the flipping over of a vinyl record(not I), it may be right up your alley. No more Hip-O purchases for me. There's plenty of other music out there.

Pleasing mix of Townshend and Lane originals a pity they didn't do this again..........2006-11-27

When Ronnie Lane was having financial difficulty he asked Pete Townshend for a loan. Pete said no. He then suggested that Pete produce his solo album and contribute songs to a solo album Townshend had a counter proposal; they record an album together. The result is the marvelous "Rough Mix" which features both songwriters in top form and meshing to create a unique sythesizer of both their sounds. The album sounds like a collison of these two unique songwriters and their bands (Lane was a member at one time of the Faces and The Small Faces)than just about anything either one of them created by themselves. The production by Glyn Johns and musical contributions from John Entwhistle, Eric Clapton, Charlie Watts and Rabbit makes this marvelous musical confection come together and gel.

Does this album sound better than the previously mastered version? Yeah it's improved. We get the original album remastered for CD with video interviews with producer Johns and Townshend on the DVD-audio side of things. There are also stills from Townshend's collection of the recording of the album. The 5.1 mix of the album sounds quite good as well although I find myself listening a bit more to the stereo CD side only because I tend to listen to music much more in the car than I do at home.

The booklet has information on the recording of the album in a brief essay as well as the original lyrics for all the songs. The big find though is three previously unreleased songs two by Lane and one by Townshend. "Good Question" builds on a demo from "Scoop" that Townshend recorded called "Brrr". Both "Only You" and "Silly Little Man" are exceptional Lane tunes that add to his musical legacy.

A warning to Townshend/Who fans; don't except "Empty Glass" this album has much more in common in tone, feel and sound to Townshend's "Who Came First" album than his later albums.

Pete's in great voice throughout. The opening strains of the odd "love song" "My Baby Gives It Away" which wouldn't have been out of place on a Who record. Townshend's songs tend to rock out a bit more than Lane's but the two provide perfect balance to each other here.

Great Album.......2006-10-21

Glad to have it in surround.
The guy that can't play it on his Pioneer needs only to take in his Pioneer DVD-Audio player to a dealer that can update his firmware, that will fix the problem! I guarantee it!

Five stars for content and effort.......2006-10-18

This is a 5-star album. Period. And while I lobbied for a decent remaster, I certainly never expected all this. They did a very good (not great) job of remastering, and you get your choice of conventional CD stereo, Dolby DVD stereo or Dolby DVD 5.1. No DTS, unfortunately. I know I'm picking nits, but I don't find the 5.1 mix all that alluring. First, the sound is anemic, requiring much more volume and amp power to get a decent listening experience. The mix lacks punch and high end and is not at all realistic, e.g. the drums are all in the right front channel, kind of a throwback to the "2-track" stereo mixes of the 60s. Also, some of the vocal tracks are different, which is OK, I guess, but off-putting and not as good as the finished vocal tracks. It's one of the most curious, and disappointing surround sound mixes I've heard. I don't know how the stereo master can be so much improved from the previous LP and CD releases, yet the 5.1 mix sound so different and disappointing.

But, honest, I'm not complaining. You don't have to listen to the 5.1 mix, it's there if you want it, and I'm well pleased with the stereo mixes. The CD stereo remaster seems a bit better than the Dolby DVD remaster, but they are close.

At any rate, I am glad they finally remastered this classic album, and the extras are very much appreciated.

Average customer rating: A Classic from Two Greats The Right Mix Pete & Ronnie Not as good as I thought Wow

Rough Mix Pete Townshend , and Ronnie Lane Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Empty Glass All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes White City: A Novel The Passing Show - The Life & Music of Ronnie Lane The Who by Numbers ASIN: B000002JK2 Release Date: 1989-05-19

Tracks:

1. My Baby Gives It Away
2. Nowhere To Run
3. Rough Mix
4. Annie
5. Keep Me Turning
6. Catmelody
7. Misunderstood
8. April Fool
9. Street In The City
10. Heart To Hang Onto
11. Till The Rivers All Run Dry

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The Who's ringmaster Pete Townshend and the Faces' bass man Ronnie Lane took their mutual admiration society to its obvious conclusion on this 1977 all-star effort (with guest appearances from guitarist Eric Clapton, Stones' drummer Charlie Watts, and Bad Co. bassist Boz Burrell). Overall it's an appropriately loose-limbed and rocking affair, with some good tunes traded back and forth (namely Pete's "My Baby Gives It Away" and Ronnie's "Annie"). It's also a little schizophrenic, though; with Townshend's sculpted song structures occasionally at odds with Lane's back porch ditties. There's surprisingly little vocal interplay either; although the one real duet, a hushed take of Don Williams's "Till the Rivers All Run Dry," is the clear highlight of the set. --Michael Ruby

Customer Reviews:

A Classic from Two Greats.......2007-01-12

Pete Townshend Ronnie Lane had a history that was rooted in British mid '60s Mod culture - Lane had been writer/bassist for Small Faces (1965-69) and Faces (1969-75), Townshend of course led The Who - and had a common spiritual path that led to a pair of privately produced albums as well as Pete's 1972 debut "Who Came First." "Rough Mix," issued in 1977, seemed rather slight in its time (with punk stealing attention as both musical and cultural phenomenon), but has aged very well. Though the two greats write seperately, except for the title track, a rocking instrumental, Lane sings lead on the most appropriate Townshend song ('Heart To Hang Onto'), and each adds a great deal to the whole. The music is nuanced, meticulously textured, and utterly undated. Highlights include Lane's hauntingly poetic 'April Fool,' 'Annie' and Townshend's aforementioned 'Heart' and 'Street In The City,' but really this is a powerful yet unassuming gem in its entirety. As stated the auteurs play most of the guitars, basses, and vocals, but guests include the Stones' Charlie Watts and Ian Stewart, plus Eric Clapton, John Entwistle, and others. I suggest the interested reader click over to the newly issued SACD/CD remaster on the Hip-O label, which features exquisite sound and three fine bonus tracks (two by Lane, one by Pete). The upgrade is substantial even if like me you only have a stereo CD player, and sonically blows previous CD editions out of the water.

The Right Mix.......2006-03-23

Pete Townshend solo albums can be pretentious affairs. Not that that is such a bad thing, as Townshend had the talents to back up his pretentions in most cases, but it did not always ensure enjoyable listening. Here he teams with fellow ex-mod Ronnie Lane, late of the Faces for a rather down to earth affair, that I think is one of the best albums he had ever been involved with.

At the time Townshend had been painted into a corner with the Who by both his "Hope I die beforeI get Old" line as well finding a new direction for his aging full time band, The Who. ROUGH MIX low key approach allows him to blow off some steam without being held to making the big statements expected from the Who a the time. Ronnie Lane contributes a folksy side that is the perfect balance to Townshend's arty approach. Lane's NOWHERE TO RUN, ANNIE and APRIL FOOL are beautiful highlights featuring relaxed aucoustic settings. He duets with Townshend effectively on the closing country standard TILL THE RIVERS ALL RUN DRY.

All this is not to take away from Townshend's efforts. MISSUNDERSTOOD and STREET IN THE CITY are successful visits to his more esoteric range, while KEEP ME TURNING and HEART TO HANG ON TO ARE full blooded rockers closer to his Who nmaterial. MY BABY GIVES IT AWAY and ROUGH MIX are down and dirty rockers that are looser than his usual fare.

ROUGH MIX is a great 70's relic that stands the tests of time and provides a solid look at the fun side of Pete Townshend that he tends to keep hidden.

Pete & Ronnie.......2006-02-28

I first picked up this in album form in the mid 80s. Being a big fan of The Who and Pete Townshend I thought I would give it a try. I was definitely not disappointed and am thrilled to now find it on cd.
If you are looking for a Who "album" this is NOT it. This resembles more closely Pete's Scoop albums. However, if you want a pleasant mixture of music lyrically and instrumentally you should truly enjoy this. There is something for most music lovers on this. Buy it, try it, love it.

Not as good as I thought.......2006-02-01

I bought this for the first song on the Cd - My Baby Gives It Away, which is great with Charlie Watts drumming away, but that's about it! The rest of it just sort sounds bland and plain boring. I love Pete, and Mr. Lane, but I guess not enough to recommend this whole CD.

Wow.......2006-01-23

Hey, all all star collaborative efforts should be like this. This album shows what Townshend would have been capable of in The Who with someone like Ronnie to compete with. While Entwistle was a good song writer, he was no genius, and not even interested in trying to be, concentrating mostly on his bass playing. While Ronnie may not be Townshend quality, he's great, and it forced Pete to heights he hadn't achieved in a long time. If The Who had Ronnie in it from the beginning, they'd have been better than The Beatles.

The album runs the gauntlet from hard charging roots rock to beautiful ballads, to massive Townshend experimentation. It's kind of a schizophrenic album, but everything is done with such gall, such joy, and such pure craft, that the album is a delight the whole time its on. The most fun album of Townshend's career (both Who and solo) and while it may not make it his best, it makes is a huge highlight. Find it, buy it, love it.

Average customer rating: Great for dance, party, & casual listening

Afro-Cuban Reggae Mix: Ride It Jencarlos Canela , Yerba Buena , Noztra , Monte Rosa , Suenelo , Soniko , Prato Principal , Sancho Nairobi , and Rough Guide Club Cuba Reggae Manufacturer: Quest Living.com ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Clandestino Proxima Estación: Esperanza BABYLONIA en Gaugua ASIN: B000GJLYYQ

Product Description

Ride It is a high energy collection of summertime hits. Each song infuses Afro-Cuban style with rap, cumbia, salsa, merengue and flamenco rhythms. 13 Tracks include: 1.) Ride it like a Ford - Jencarlos Canela, 2.) Sugar Daddy - Yerba Buena, 3.) El Maquinon - Noztra, 4.) Me La Robo - Monte Rosa, 5.) Zona de Peligro - Jencarlos Canela, 6.) Kimbia - Suenelo, 7.) Game Over - Soniko, 8.) Bassilar - Suenelo, 9.) Temptation - Jencarlos Canela, 10.) Inmigracion - Prato Principal,11.) Citizen Citysoy - Yerba Buena, 12.) Raquel - Sacha Nairobi, 13.) Ride it Like a Ford (sp) - Jencarlos Canela.

Customer Reviews:

Great for dance, party, & casual listening.......2006-12-12

This is a mix of hip-hop, African beats, and Caribbean (with Reggae). High energy, upbeat - interesting & multi-layered. Great for parties, dance, or just to play in the car.

It's hard to find good, hip music in this genre, but this CD's got some of tomorrow's big musical artists. It reminds me of some of the other Rough Guide CDs. If you like Orishas, Sergent Garcia, La Mano Negra, Manu Chao, Amadou & Mariam, and/or Black Eyed Peas, then you'll like this.

Average customer rating: An absolute blast! Steinski at his best

Nothing To Fear - A Rough Mix ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0002QMX3E

Product Description

Brilliant DJ mix by Steinski is the 1st, full length mix CD by this hip-hop legend. nothing to fear a rough mix by steinski produced for solid steel/bbc london 1. tonight from ny intro 2. swingset (10 beautiful girls mix) 3. opening credits 4. greatest man alive (mans game mix) 5. the id (small world mix) 6. let's get it on (big daddy mix) 7. hit the disco (MC Enuff mix) 8. lolita (burning mix) 9. hot spot (terrible love mix) 10. it's a funky thing pt. 1 (special feature!) 11. bboy breakdown (you got the job mix) 12. b-beat classic (airwave interlude) 13. funk construction (prodigal son mix) 14. them that's not (cash mix) 15. swan lake (beat poets mix) 16. here we come (death mix) 17. product of the environment (redfern gowanus electro mix) 18. by any means necessary (malcolm & bobby mix) 19. the art of getting jumped 20. i like it like that (scratch it one time mix) 21. solid air (junk mood mix) 22. country grammar (hydro mix) 23. let's get it on (reprise dub) 24. muscles (mistake interlude) 25. easin' in (pedro's letter mix) 26. it's time to testify (mc5 mix) 27. the acid test 28. silent partner (peace out) blame steinski for everything cuts by f.olding munny & the poolroom loafer produced and mixed at reckless spenders nyc mastered by dan (the man)

Customer Reviews:

An absolute blast!.......2007-05-03

A friend gave me this record 3 years ago and it still ranks as one of my favs. In fact, I try not to play it too much for fear of burning it out. Steinski mixes in great beats, punchlines, old school hip hop and blends it all seamlessly. Clocking in at about an hour, when "Nothing to Fear" is done, you'll wanna go back to the beginning and experience it all over again.

Steinski at his best.......2006-01-21

This album features Steinski and his mixing skills. If you liked Lessons 1 and 2 featuring Steinski and Double Dee, you will love this album. It's one of those albums that you can listen to all the way through. The songs and samples that he uses really lets you know the caliber of the talent of Steinski. If you like hip hop and funk this is a great mix.

Average customer rating: Excellent Record New Act with Fresh & Classic Feel Fantastic CD!

Demogogue & The Sun Songs Manufacturer: Blue Light ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000065DGN Release Date: 2001-09-14

Tracks:

1. Stop the Night (sun song 2)
2. Plastic Vagabond
3. Damascus
4. The Ballad of Valley Forge Road
5. The Let Down Lullabye (sun song 3)
6. Janie Come
7. Remember Bein' Up...
8. You Say
9. Good Take
10. Can't Wake Up
11. The Sun Went Out (sun song 1)

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Record.......2003-10-15

Greg Naughton is a fantastic singer/songwriter. He has a beautiful voice, his lyrics are both insightful and catchy, and the record as a body is just amazing. I saw Greg Naughton with Rich Price in Philadelphia, opening for the Ben Taylor Band (also wildly awesome), and I was so impressed that when I saw that they were opening for somebody else this month I bought tickets without having ever heard of the headliner (Stephen Kellogg, who turned out to be--you guessed it--excellent!). I look forward to seeing Greg again and I tell all my friends to buy his record.

New Act with Fresh & Classic Feel.......2002-05-02

I picked up this CD a few months ago at their show in downtown NYC, and when I found them here at amazon, I figured I'd put in my two cents. I know that the words 'fresh' and 'classic' don't often get paired up in descriptions, but they are always the first two that come to mind when I think about GN&SNS (Greg Naughton & the Stark Naked Sole for the uninitiated). Greg--who is the lead singer and songwriter--seems to channel some of my favorite pop and rock artists (Jeff Buckley, Stevie Wonder, the Counting Crows) with each song while still putting out an original sound. The result, both live and on the CD, is songs that are new and engaging, yet familiar. I give the CD 5 stars, and I mean it. Check out the free tracks; I don't think you'll be disappointed. And if you're out in the Big Apple, see if you can't find him live.

Fantastic CD!.......2002-04-26

When I first got this CD, it didn't leave my player for the next two weeks. My favorite song is "The Ballad of Valley Forge Road", mostly because I am a [soft touch] for sweet ballads. But every time I listen to the album, another song catches my attention. "Janie Come" is a great toe-tapping jaunt with major hit potential. "Plastic Vagabond" has one of the catchiest choruses I've ever heard, and "Damascus" really showcases Greg Naughton's flexible voice. The three Sun Songs have a common theme that threads them together, creating a beautiful tapestry of soulful lyrics; all the songs are written by Greg Naughton, a master lyricist. And be sure to listen all the way through the final track for a surprise.

Average customer rating: Brilliant! Make him stop! Busted is a bust

Busted Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Gigue | Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Ecossaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Minuets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Musettes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Inventions | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Divertimentos | Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Bagatelles | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sinfonia | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Electronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music | Computer Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Beethoven or Bust Bachbusters Time Warp Switched-On Boxed Set ASIN: B000003D2U Release Date: 1997-08-26

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Eine Kleine Gigue
3. Allegretto - Trio
4. Musette
5. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
6. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
7. Menuet
8. 2-Part Invention
9. 2-Part Invention
10. 2-Part Invention
11. 2-Part Invention
12. 3-Part Invention
13. Fugue
14. Scherzo: Allegretto Vivace
15. Fur Elise
16. Six Ecossaises
17. Ode To Joy
18. Ode To Joy
19. Ode To Ludwig
20. Dimensions
21. Birthday Dimensions
22. Ascent
23. Don Dorsey
24. The Festival Of Festivals
25. The Festival Of Festivals
26. The Festival Of Festivals
27. The Festival Of Festivals

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant!.......2003-11-24

I found this CD more satisfying than the previous two. I play it constantly while driving. I have no idea how I came to this CD. Maybe one of my daughters bought it for me. I prefer the renditions of Mozart, Beethoven and Dorsey himself to those of Bach (personal taste, I guess). By the way, I found tracks 20 and 21 on this CD, "Dimensions" and "Birthday Dimensions," the best of the lot. Both were composed by Dorsey. He should do more. I am waiting for his next CD. Dorsey is a gift to our generation, as much as Beethoven was a gift to people of another time.

Make him stop!.......2002-01-09

I can't believe this guy even has a recording contract. He is completely without talent and just plays a bunch of machines that any 15 year old with an IQ of 80 can operate. This music is some kind of bad joke.

Busted is a bust.......2001-01-06

This CD is a big disappointment after hearing BACHBUSTERS and BEETHOVEN OR BUST. It contains duplicates from these previous albums and a lot of other music that isn't especially pleasant to listen to and has no central theme. The Mozart additions are not very exciting and sound a lot like cuts from the previous albums. I had hoped to hear some great Mozart stuff on this disc, but it isn't there.

Average customer rating: The "Mod Summit"

Rough Mix Pete Townshend , and Ronnie Lane Manufacturer: Revisited Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Who Came First Empty Glass Wire & Glass Scoop Living in the Material World (CD+DVD) ASIN: B000EMSU6A Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

1. My Baby Gives It Away
2. Nowhere to Run
3. Rough Mix [Instrumental]
4. Annie
5. Keep Me Turning
6. Catmelody
7. Misunderstood
8. April Fool
9. Street in the City
10. Heart to Hang Onto
11. Till the Rivers All Run Dry
12. Only You [*]
13. Good Question [*]
14. Silly Little Man [*]

Album Details

Newly Remastered European Version Comes in a Digipak.

Customer Reviews:

The "Mod Summit".......2006-08-05

Old friends Ronnie Lane & Pete Townshend join forces in late Winter 76 / Spring 77 and the result was " Rough Mix".
The Who had been Idle in the studio for almost two years at this point. Their last project "The Who By Numbers" was a great Record but a few folks took it as if it was a Pete Towshend Solo Record because of the theme of Pete's songs were very personal and the overall sound was not as dynamic as previous releases.
That said, lot's of us took "Rough Mix" as if was the new "Who" Record. Well, it's not that BUT it stands on it's own merit as one of the Best Things that Pete was ever involved in.
Ronnie Lane had been on his own for a few years at this time and he is an important partner for Pete on this Piece of work. He is a great contrast in style to Mr. Townshend and helps "Rough Mix" work as a balanced Record. His tunes: "Nowhere To Run", "Annie" & "April Fool" seem to have had an amazing effect on Pete's writting and playing to Free him up from the turmoils of The Who and the results here are some of the best Pete Songs some of you have never heard.
It all begins with "My Baby Gives It Away" a very Loose and happy but Raunchy Love song that sounds nothing like The Who has done since "Magic Bus", Pete sounds like a new man on a Mission and it's a Good Opener. Ronnie get's to Shine on "Nowhere to Run" & "Annie" and he seems a little more relaxed than Pete but he sure can write Good Tunes.
The Title tune is from a Studio Jam the boys undertook with Eric Clapton and it's just OK but it does not hold interest for repeated listenings. Same goes for "Catmelody" as you can tell this also devolped from a Jam featuring a few guys from The Rolling Stones.
But "Keep Me Turning" is the Great Lost Who Song that we had been waiting to hear for years...Fantastic !!! The same could be said for "Heart To Hang Onto" as this could have been an Epic Number if Roger had the chance to sing on this, Both these Great Songs still pop up in Pete's Solo Concerts to this day .
For my money the best thing Recorded for this Project was the great "Misunderstood" it is as Loose as you could ever get from Pete but at the same time it has a very tight Focus due to his Writting...Fantastic Plus Two.
And let's not forget "Street In The City" which is Pete and an Orchestra doing a "Mini-Opera", this experiment works for some but is a shock to lovers of "Live at Leeds" as our hero has done a 180 from the Power Chords of Old and here has steered close to a Classical Work. I think it is an Experiment that he indeed pulls off well, and it's rumored that Pete has Demos of more along this line, I hope they get to see the light of Day
Things come to a close with one of Baba's favorite songs: "Till The Rivers All Run Dry" and it's like a Prayer as was the intention.
This being the "Deluxe Edition" there is an essay on the making of this Classic and Complete Lyrics and Recording Information. Three Bonus Tracks are added here "Only You" & "Silly Little Man" by Ronnie Lane and another Studio Jam called: "Good Question", they are OK, but they are not the Great Lost Recordings we are searching for.
"Rough Mix" still holds up well almost thirty years later and this is the Edition to purchase, Ronnie went on to Rock in Heaven and Pete didn't Die OR get old, Thank Goodness.

Average customer rating: Its worth the $$

Rough Mix Pete Townshend , and Ronnie Lane Manufacturer: Teichiku Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes Empty Glass Who Came First ASIN: B000DN6D3M Release Date: 2006-03-06

Tracks:

1. My Baby Gives It Away
2. Nowhere to Run
3. Rough Mix
4. Annie
5. Keep Me Turning
6. Catmelody
7. Misunderstood
8. April Fool
9. Street in the City
10. Heart to Hang Onto
11. Till the Rivers All Run Dry

Album Description

This Japanese pressing is part of a Pete Townsend miniature LP sleeve CD release series that has been fully remastered. Imperial. 2006.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork. Includes Three Bonus Tracks of Outtakes Not on the Original Issue: "Only You", "Good Question" and "Silly Little Men".

Customer Reviews:

Its worth the $$.......2006-11-04

This is either a truly underrated record or forgotten gem, whichever you want to choose. From the day it came out I thought it was great music by two significant talents, and I never understood why it did not acheive greater popularity. The alternating cuts, each taking his turn, really works, and I think this is the best work Townshend has ever done, outside of the Who, of course. As for Ronnie Lane, well of course I knew of him from the Faces & had heard some of his solo work, but I had bought the album (now I'm dating myself!) largely to hear Townshends' work. To my surprise, I thought Lane's work was stronger, and I still occasionally will hum songs like "Annie" while mindlessly walking around or doing something. This is really a damn fine album, and I recommend it to any fan of good introspectively-oriented music.

Average customer rating:

Adrenalin Vol 2 : Rough Mix Compilation Manufacturer: Shock Records Austrialia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BN3TI6

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