Box of Frogs/Strangeland

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Two-on-one featuring both albums made by '80s rock group comprised of vocalist John Fiddler and reunited Yardbirds members Jim McCarty, Chris Dreja & Paul Samwell-Smith. Fullyremastered, the 18 track release features every cut from both LPs & the original cover art of each, as well. Both 'Box Of Frogs' (1984) & 'Strange Land' (1986) were first released on Epic. Includes 'Back Where I Started', 'Harder','Get It While You Can' and 'You Mix Me Up'. 1996 RenaissanceRecords release.

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Box of Frogs/Strangeland

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Box of Frogs/Strangeland
Box of Frogs
Manufacturer: Renaissance
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000DNVL34
Release Date: 2006-02-06

Tracks:

Back Where I Started
Harder
Another Wasted Day
Love Inside You
Edge
Two Steps Ahead
Into the Dark
Just a Boy Again
Poor Boy
Get It While You Can
You Mix Me Up
Average
House on Fire
Hanging from the Wreckage
Heart Full of Soul
Asylum
Strange Land
Trouble

Album Description

2-On-1 CD includes Box Of Frogs (1984) and Strangeland (1986). Blues-based hard rock combo Box of Frogs reunited guitarist Chris Dreja, bassist Paul Samwell-Smith, and drummer Jim McCarty, all three founding members of the famed Yardbirds. Includes a version of one of the Yardbirds biggest hits 'Heart Full Of Soul'. All songs have been remastered including the un-issued B side 'Nine Live'. Acadia. 2006.

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Digitally Remastered Edition that Combines the Tracks of the Two Original LPs on to a Single Compact Disc. Box of Frogs Came Together after Former Yardbirds Paul Samwell-smith, Chris Dreja and Jim Mccarty Played a Charity Gig in 1983 and it Felt So Good Again that They Decided to Make a Go with a New Band. They Recruited Voalist John Fiddler, Late of Medicine Head and the Post-mott Band British Lions. The Group's Debut Featured Several Contributions from Another Former Yardbird, Jeff Beck and "Strangeland" Brought Back Jimmy Page as Well as Rory Gallagher and Vocal Contributions from Ian Dury, Graham Parker and Roger Chapman. Among the Tracks Are the Yardbirds' "Heart Full of Soul" (Written by Graham Gouldman of 10cc) and the Previously Unreleased Single B-side "Nine Lives".

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your yardbird collection isn't complete....
This one needs to be re-issued!
From a "Yard" of "Birds" to a Box Of Frogs!
i really dig this album
What's an aging Yardbird to do?

Box of Frogs/Strangeland
Box of Frogs
Manufacturer: Renaissance
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005NMU
Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

Back Where I Started
Harder
Another Wasted Day
Love Inside You
The Edge
Two Steps Ahead
Into The dark
Just A Boy Again
Poor By
Get It While You Can
You Mix Me Up
Average
House On Fire
Hanging From The Wreckage
Heart Full Of Soul
Asylum
Strange Land
Trouble

Album Description

Two-on-one featuring both albums made by '80s rock group comprised of vocalist John Fiddler and reunited Yardbirds members Jim McCarty, Chris Dreja & Paul Samwell-Smith. Fullyremastered, the 18 track release features every cut from both LPs & the original cover art of each, as well. Both 'Box Of Frogs' (1984) & 'Strange Land' (1986) were first released on Epic. Includes 'Back Where I Started', 'Harder','Get It While You Can' and 'You Mix Me Up'. 1996 RenaissanceRecords release.

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your yardbird collection isn't complete...........2006-01-12

if you don't have this in your yardbird collection, you're missing something.to get both albums in one cd, even better. unfortunately this cd has been overlooked by the public and desreves a much better fate. i play it on community radio in lincoln,ne. and it always evokes calls of appreciation. after attaining this, get the solo efforts by jim mccarty. rarely do drummers saing and write songs so well.

This one needs to be re-issued!.......2003-07-09

It is a shame that this great CD is no longer in print. Though the 2nd half of the 2fer (Strangeland) is on the weak side, the first album was very strong. Jeff Beck, Ray Majors, Jim McCarty, Chris Dreja, and Paul Samwell-Smith. Hey, sounds like THE YARDBIRDS to me! Two of the best tracks from the album 'Back Where I Started' and 'Two Steps Ahead' were re-recorded for the recent Jim McCarty solo album 'Outside Woman Blues'- available here at Amazon ...

From a "Yard" of "Birds" to a Box Of Frogs!
.......2001-06-10

It's unfortunate that this group was missed by the general public. The surviving members of the original YARDBIRDS regroup with a little help from John Fiddler on lead vocals and guest guitar spots from Ray Majors, Rory Gallagher, and old band make Jeff Beck for an album a great songs. The first time I heard the haunting single "Back Where I Started" I was hooked. After aquiring the album I was stunned to learn that it was in fact the Yardbirds (minus Keith Relf who had unfortunately passed tragicly).
Having disbanded in 1968, this legendary English band was back with fresh tans and strong songs. In fact, this album was one of the strongest efforts of the 80's.
The second disc, Strangeland, lacked the songwriting quality of the first, but had another Yardbird alumni, JIMMY PAGE, join the band on a couple of tracks. Ironicly, Jimmy Page was the last person to join The Yardbirds, but wound up with the legal rights to the name. The same complications which forced The New Yardbirds to change their name to Led Zeppelin, also prevented Box Of Frogs from being The New New Yardbirds.
I waited years to finally get this album on CD, now it's a twofer...what a deal. Definately a must have for fans of Jeff Beck, Asia, or GTR.
Check out my webcast at www.live365.com (SpinJunkies Adult Album Rock). I always have a couple of Box Of Frog tunes in the rotation.

i really dig this album.......1999-03-26

I think that this is one of the better rock albums ever recorded. I've listened to box of frogs for as long as I can remember and they've always been one of my favorites. The guitars and bass riffs remind me of hard rock , but with more taste.

What's an aging Yardbird to do?.......1998-11-28

Well, apparently make a couple of obscure but excellent albums. The first, Box of Frogs, is a little flat, but Strange Land has some excellent, haunting tracks that keep you coming back. The title track and Hanging from the Wreckage are standouts, while the Jimmy Page appearance on Asylum gets high marks as well. Compare this album against others by aging 60's stars and you wonder why they all can't be this good. The only downside of this collection of the two Box of Frogs albums is that it neglects the 2 cassette only bonus tracks on the Strange Land album.