Cypress / Afoot

Product Description
One of the biggest gaps in ’80s rock—nay, THE biggest gap—would have to be the absence on CD of R.E.M. producer and southern underground rock icon Mitch Easter’s band Let’s Active. Composed on these two albums of Easter, bassist Faye Hunter and drummer Sara Romweber, Let’s Active blended psychedelic production, bubblegum melodies and that Athens-rock jangly guitar sound to create an American answer to the new wave bands from Britain that were sweeping the country at the time. We’re thrilled to announce that we’re going to release the entire Let’s Active catalog, and here we’ve put together their 1983 EP 'Afoot' and their 1984 debut LP 'Cypress', plus two bonus tracks for a total of 20 tracks of irresistible jangle pop. Includes from 'Afoot—Every Word Means No; Make Up with Me; Edge of the World; Room with a View; In Between', and 'Leader of Men'. From 'Cypress—Easy Does; Waters Part; Lowdown; Gravel Truck; Crows on a Phone Line; Ring True; Blue Line; Flags for Everything; Prey; Co-Star; Ornamental', and 'Counting Down'. And 'Grey Scale' and 'Two Yous' are the bonus tracks. We’ve also included new liner notes…an indispensable ’80s 'Collectors’ Choice Music' exclusive!

Cypress / Afoot,Let's Active,Collector's Choice,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

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Cypress / Afoot

Average customer rating: This band was so far ahead of it's time . . . pure pop euphoria ! Absolutely Brilliant...The Best record (now CD) of the 80's Great CD!! Pop perfection

Cypress/Afoot Let's Active Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Jangle Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Big Plans for Everybody Every Dog Has His Day Stands for Decibels/Repercussion Walking in the Shadow of the Big Man/Jamboree Like This ASIN: B00009PBGG Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

1. Cypress: Easy Does It
2. Cypress: Waters Part
3. Cypress: Lowdown
4. Cypress: Gravel Truck
5. Cypress: Crows On A Phone Line
6. Cypress: Ring True
7. Cypress: Blue Line
8. Cypress: Flags For Everything
9. Cypress: Prey
10. Cypress: Co-Star
11. Cypress: Ornamental
12. Cypress: Counting Down
13. Cypress: Grey Scale
14. Afoot: Every Word Means No
15. Afoot: Make Up With Me
16. Afoot: Edge Of The World
17. Afoot: Room With A View
18. Afoot: In Between
19. Afoot: Leaders Of Men
20. Afoot: Two Yous

Product Description

1. Easy Does
2. Waters Part
3. Lowdown
4. Gravel Truck
5. Crows On A Phone Line
6. Ring True
7. Blue Line
8. Flags For Everything
9. Prey
10. Co-Star
11. Ornamental
12. Counting Down
13. Grey Scale - (bonus track)
14. Every Word Means No
15. Make Up With Me
16. Edge Of The World
17. Room With A View, A
18. In Between
19. Leader of Men
20. Two Yous - (bonus track)


Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

This band was so far ahead of it's time . . ........2006-03-31

that you will discover them very soon - buy this disc! Seriously, I had vinyl of both of these releases in college and as CD's took over replaced my vinyl with this. It's pure psychedelic power pop done right, combining sing along hook happy elements of the Beatles, ethereal layered guitar work with background electronics that really put it "out there". Front man Mitch Easter of course played a hand in putting REM at the forefront of college radio and it's unfortunate that his excellent work with Let's Active never really made it into the mainstream consciousness. Those who have heard it know. Buy this, love it, and then move on to Big Plans for Everybody.

pure pop euphoria !.......2005-07-13

If heaven is going to have a "pop" soundtrack playing at all times, then my friends, this is THE CD that should fit the bill. It is about as irresistable and satisfying as a pure pop album can be, with plenty of goodies and surprises in store for all pop and rock fans. Why this band didn't become a household name in the 80's will forever be a mystery and a big mistake. Simply put, it doesn't get any better than this. I would highly encourage music lovers in general to purchase this CD. You absolutely, positively can not go wrong. Your money will be well invested.

Absolutely Brilliant...The Best record (now CD) of the 80's.......2005-04-13

This is great news for me that these are available on CD now.
Having thrown away all my cassette tapes over 15 years ago, this is THE one I could not dream of losing. Mitch Easter is an incredible song writer/musician. It's too bad we have not had more access to his work.

Great CD!!.......2005-01-08

I wore out my tape of Cypress. Afoot is great, but Cypress is amazing. I bought this while stationed in the Army. There weren't too many "new wave" tapes available at the PX, and I wasn't going to listen to Def Leppard or Bon Jovi. So I bought Cypress.

One of those rare tapes that I bought 20 years ago and still listen to every few months (The Jam's Snap and Setting Sons, and The Smith's Hatful of Hollow are 3 other tapes I never tired of).

Get this CD. Get it now! It is great. Thanks for reissuing it.

Pop perfection.......2004-08-17

Incredibly smart yet accessible. Instantly catchy but not disposable. And more playful than the ( mostly ) willfully obscure early REM. These two long - unavailable albums ( on one cd, no less...YES !! ) are, simply put, some of the best pop music of the 1980's.

Average customer rating: I had cheese fries with Mitch I had cheese fries with Mitch

Cypress/Afoot Let's Active Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Jangle Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008HOU Release Date: 1989-06-28

Tracks:

1. Easy Does
2. Waters Part
3. Lowdown
4. Gravel Truck
5. Crows on a Phone Line
6. Ring True
7. Blue Line
8. Flags for Everything
9. Prey
10. Co-Star
11. Ornamental
12. Counting Down
13. Grey Scale [*]
14. Every Word Means No
15. Make up With Me
16. Edge of the World
17. Room With a View
18. In Between
19. Leader of Men
20. Two Yous [*]

Customer Reviews:

I had cheese fries with Mitch.......2003-06-01

A long time ago when I was a lad I had a revelation. POP LIVES IN NORTH CAROLINA! Although I don't know if any of them are still there, it doesn't matter, the mark was made. This group led by legendary producer(early REM) Mitch Easter oped my eyes to a new pop land. Cutting guitars ringing, drums and bass foundating(?!),paving the way for a melancholy trip into love's pain and glee. Make no mistake the shiny outer layer of this band goes on to pull the rug out from under yer feet boy! They were passed over by many but will affect the feeling soul.

I had cheese fries with Mitch.......2003-06-01

A long time ago when I was a lad I had a revelation. POP LIVES IN NORTH CAROLINA! Although I don't know if any of them are still there, it doesn't matter, the mark was made. This group led by legendary producer(early REM) Mitch Easter oped my eyes to a new pop land. Cutting guitars ringing, drums and bass foundating(?!),paving the way for a melancholy trip into love's pain and glee. Make no mistake the shiny outer layer of this band goes on to pull the rug out from under yer feet boy! They were passed over by many but will affect the feeling soul.

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