Big Plans for Everybody

Product Description
With the departure of drummer Sara Romweber, this album became kind of a studio project for Mitch Easter, but hey, if anybody was ever up to the task of a self-produced solo record, it would be Mitch! The music’s a little less new wave-y here, and a little more personal…one of the better albums released in 1986. Includes 'In Little Ways; Talking to Myself; Writing the Book of Last Pages; Last Chance Town; Won’t Go Wrong; Badger; Fell; Still Dark Out; Whispered News; Reflecting Pool', and 'Route 67'. Mitch has also come up with two bonus tracks, 'Invisible Hills' and 'Horizon', a later version of which ended up on his subsequent album, 'Every Dog Has His Day,' which we’re also reissuing. A 'Collectors’ Choice Music' exclusive!

Big Plans for Everybody,Let's Active,Collector's Choice,Alternative Pop/Rock,College Rock,Jangle Pop,Pop,Power Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

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Big Plans for Everybody

Average customer rating: One of the best of the 80's A Pop Classic fantastic album at last on CD... Makes 1986 feels like 2004

Big Plans for Everybody 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: Cypress/Afoot Every Dog Has His Day Like This Walking in the Shadow of the Big Man/Jamboree Dynamico ASIN: B0000AQVE6 Release Date: 2003-11-11

Tracks:

1. In Little Ways
2. Talking To Myself
3. Writing The Book Of Last Pages
4. Last Chance Town
5. Won't Go Wrong
6. Badger
7. Fell
8. Still Dark Out
9. Whispered News
10. Reflecting Pool
11. Route 67
12. Invisible Hills
13. Horizon

Album Description

With the departure of drummer Sara Romweber, this album became kind of a studio project for Mitch Easter, but hey, if anybody was ever up to the task of a self-produced solo record, it would be Mitch! The music's a little less new wave-y here, and a little more personal…one of the better albums released in 1986. Includes 'In Little Ways; Talking to Myself; Writing the Book of Last Pages; Last Chance Town; Won't Go Wrong; Badger; Fell; Still Dark Out; Whispered News; Reflecting Pool', and 'Route 67'. Mitch has also come up with two bonus tracks, 'Invisible Hills' and 'Horizon', a later version of which ended up on his subsequent album, 'Every Dog Has His Day,' which we're also reissuing. A 'Collectors' Choice Music' exclusive!

Customer Reviews:

One of the best of the 80's.......2007-04-16

I listened to my cassette copied version of this--given to me by one of my indie-friends back in the 80's--over and over. Each time, it surprised me....one of those recordings that don't get old, don't get boring, and just seem to strike the right chord. While slightly dated, it actually sounds a lot like many of the bands attempting to be indie today. I find it odd that no one knew of them then and even fewer know of them today. I do like REM's first few albums, but this is much better. Also worth getting Cypress/Afoot. Definitely one of the my favorite "obscure" albums of the 80's (along with the Sound-- both albums, the Chameleons's Strange Times, and Died Pretty's Free Dirt--good luck finding that one!).

A Pop Classic.......2006-03-23

I'm so happy to see that this has been rereleased and hope that it sells so that others can discover what a great talent Mitch Easter has at writing songs and playing guitar. Sure, REM can thank him for doing the knob-twiddling for their first 3 releases that set them apart in college radio, but Easter deserves credit for all of the work that Let's Active did as a band. They were fantastic live as well if you ever got the chance. If you like some of the quirkier indy bands that are popular these days you'll find a lot to like on "Big Plans . . ."

fantastic album.......2006-01-24

i love cypress/afoot, will always love it. the 2 albums are different enough that comparisons need not be made. so let's enjoy the greatness of this album seperately.

writing the book of last pages is grand, as is won't go wrong, these sound like the growth of the band we came to love. mitch's involvement of other musicians helps the album sound fresh and energetic, which can be the downside of one-person albums (the toms pulls it off as well!)

i have listened to this alot since i got it, and it's layered production is great to get lost in.

at last on CD..........2005-05-05

If ever a band was criminally overlooked by the music industry, it's Let's Active. Each album they did is excellent. All their songs appear to be middle-of-the-road pop/rock at first but each listen seems to bring something new with it. You could put Mitch Easter right up with any recognized 'great' songwriter of the past 30 years, easily. 'Big Plans For Everybody' is their 2nd LP, and it sounds like a cross between REM's 'Green' and The Stone Roses first album, and yeah it pre-dates both of those. 5 stars.

Makes 1986 feels like 2004.......2003-12-02

As my tastes in music have come full circle, Let's Active has always been in the loop. Every 2 months, I listen to Big Plans... for the last 16 years! I never get tired of it. The Shins, Built to Spill, Elliott Smith, owe something to Let's Active. It takes a few listens, but the reward is definitely forthcoming in the end. Until these reissues, CDs of Let's Active were running $50+ on eBay if that means anything. Get 'em while you still can.

Average customer rating: Big Plans For ... pure listening enjoyment

Big Plans for Everybody Let's Active Manufacturer: Mca 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: B00008FDC1 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. In Little Ways
2. Talking to Myself
3. Writing the Book of Last Pages
4. Last Chance Town
5. Won't Go Wrong
6. Badger
7. Fell
8. Still Dark Out
9. Whispered News
10. Reflecting Pool
11. Route 67

Customer Reviews:

Big Plans For ... pure listening enjoyment.......2003-05-17

"Big Plans for Everybody" is, in my humble opinion, the pinacle of Mitch Easter's ability as a lyricist, singer, musician, and perhaps producer (of what I've heard).

I've been listening to this album for ... gawd ... ever (I own it on LP, if that is any indication), and never tire of it. "In Little Ways", "Badger", "Fell", "Wont Go Wrong", "Route 67", and most especially "Still Dark Out" play catchy pop rhythms against wonderfully crafted lyrics.

"Writing the Book of Last Pages" harkens to "Cypress", another Let's Active offering worthy of a listen to.

In all fairness, some of the lyrics seem forced, especially the chorus of "Talking To Myself" ... a fine song that would have benefited from a more relaxed rally point.

The production quality of this album outdid almost everything else released in that year (1986). By 2003 standards, the LP stands up in fine fashion against the pathetically lame yet demographically pleasing uber-tripe sold by the modern corporate radio hive-mind.

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