Rock Workshop [Import]

rock workshop [import]

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Product Description
The 1971 Album by Ray Russell and Alex Harvey. Remastered and Released on CD for the First Time, with Six Bonus Tracks.

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Rock Workshop [Import]

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whiny, pathetically self-indulgent, and shallow; an offensive folk-rock album
the best
A Great Folk Rock Album...
A sin that has finally been corrected!!!
Not quite a one-way ticket

Apprentice (In a Musical Workshop)
Dave Loggins
Manufacturer: Wounded Bird Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Personal Belongings
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Please Come to Boston
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O'Keefe

ASIN: B000FZDGPQ
Release Date: 2006-08-15

Tracks:

Someday
My Lover's Keeper
Sunset Woman
Let Me Go Now
So you Couldn't Get to Me
Please Come To Boston
Girl From Knoxville
Second Hand Lady
My Father's Fiddle
Wonder'n As The Days go By

Album Description

Dave Loggins is a cousin of singer Kenny Loggins. He had a Top 100 Billboard charting album in 1974, "Apprentice (In A Musical Workshop)". It garnered a top 5 single ,"Please Come To Boston".

Customer Reviews:

whiny, pathetically self-indulgent, and shallow; an offensive folk-rock album.......2007-05-21

Dave Loggins is the second cousin of the far more famous Kenny Loggins, and Dave had actually already contributed some material to Loggins & Messina records by the time of his own second album, 1974's "Apprentice (In A Musical Workshop)".
I'll readily admit that Dave Loggins does have some excellent songwriting to his credit, such as the powerhouse rocker "Stones (Dig A Little Deeper)" as recorded by England Dan Seals. The respectable acoustic guitar accompaniment of this album suggests that something at least decent could have come out of all of this. However, "Apprentice (In A Musical Workshop)" turns out to be a disgraceful folk-rock album that presents Dave Loggins as a can't-be-trusted womanizer, and then tries to sugar-coat it with nauseatingly sickly-sweet orchestrations and Loggins' insincere, weepy, over-exaggerated vocals.

Dave Loggins has sole writing credit for all 10 songs on this album. The opening track "Someday", with its cheesy synthesizer washes and ridiculously out-of-place "ooh la la..." chorus, has him supposedly deeply in love with a woman, and he tries to string her along, promising over and over again that SOMEDAY, they'll be together forever, when it's clear, especially after taking in such subsequent tunes as "Let Me Go Now" and "Wonder'n As The Days Go By", that he has no intention of being true to her and that "someday" really means "never". On "Let Me Go Now", "Second Hand Lady", and "Girl From Knoxville", Loggins demonstrates that he sees woman as having little or no value other than providing sex.

The album's claim to fame is the big hit "Please Come To Boston", a laughably 'sentimental' ballad where Loggins once again tries to string a woman along, first to Boston, then to Denver, then to L.A.--in real life, any woman in the right mind would have dumped him by the end of the song. Loggins even slips over into downright misogynistic territory on "Sunset Woman", where he accuses a woman of being "worthless" for doing the same kind of polygamous activity that he seems to think is acceptable for himself to engage in--he says to her "no one needs you", although he himself seems to take great pleasure in what he refers to as her "wishing well of sin", otherwise why would he be doing this 5+ minute super-slow 'tribute' to her?

Even when Loggins switches gears and pays tribute to his family on the nostalgic, childhood reminiscence "My Father's Fiddle", you still have to deal with the overblown harmonies and Loggins grating vocals and sentimentality.

Just look at the track sequence of the first three songs on 'side 2'. First we have "Please Come To Boston", where Loggins' companion wants him to forget about going to all these other places and come home to her in Tennessee. On the very next song, "Girl From Knoxville", he decides to do just that, figuring it's an effective way for him to get laid, as evidenced by the lyrics which describe how he looks forward to bathing her in a stream and using his arms for her blanket. Then, with the following song "Sunset Woman", after having gotten the sexual cravings temporarily out of his system and realizing he wants no long-term obligations, he accuses her of being "worthless". Loggins tries to wrap an overwrought "woe is me" schtick around it all, and the results are incredibly annoying and offensive.

For goodness sake, stick with James Taylor, and Jackson Browne, etc. Avoid this cloying disgrace.

the best.......2007-03-10

I have the album, the tape, and now the disc, it have been one of favorite albums since it first came out many years ago.

A Great Folk Rock Album..........2006-12-28

has finally made it to CD. I don't have the CD yet, but I do have the original vinyl and cassette tape. I highly recommend this album, it's a great listen all the way through. I'm amazed how it has seemingly remained such a hidden gem. 'Someday', 'Sunset Woman', and 'Second Hand Lady' are all beautiful songs that I always enjoy hearing. Dave Loggins has also written hits for many other artists.

A sin that has finally been corrected!!!.......2006-10-15

This, Dave Loggins' second solo album (his first being "Personal Belongings" for Vanguard), is finally available in its entirety on compact disc. "Apprentice" not only showcases Dave's beautiful "Please Come To Boston", a standard by any measure, but his thoughtful "Sunset Woman" and an overlooked gem, "My Father's Fiddle". The production on this album, released in 1974, is top-notch and features some of Nashville's finest studio players for that time. Thank you, Wounded Bird Records, for correcting such a monumental oversight and getting this classic album to the public!

Not quite a one-way ticket.......2006-09-03

Dave Loggins has a great voice and has written some wonderful songs, but his best album ever was "One Way Ticket to Paradise" - why won't someone re-release that? This'll have to do, I guess.

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how to become a fan instantly!
Great Collection but this is not Remastered...
America's best hard rock band
Incredible over-view for the starter!
Yeee... Ha

Workshop of the Telescopes
Blue Oyster Cult
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002A2X
Release Date: 1995-09-26

Tracks:

Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll
Transmaniacon MC
Before The Kiss, A Redcap
Stairway To The Stars
Buck's Boogie
Workshop Of The Telescopes
The Red And The Black
Screaming Diz-Busters
Career Of Evil
Flaming Telepaths
Astronomy
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Harvester Of Eyes
M.E. 262
Born To Be Wild (Studio Version)

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Don't Fear The Reaper
This Ain't The Summer Of Love
E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
Godzilla
Goin' Through The Motions
Golden Age Of Leather
Kick Out The Jams
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place
In Thee
The Marshall Plan
Veteran Of The Psychic Wars
Burnin' For You
Dominance And Submission
Take Me Away
Shooting Shark
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Perfect Water

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how to become a fan instantly!.......2007-02-28

if you were never familiar with Oyster songs(other than the Reaper) and want to know just what they are this will certainly tell ya what they are! This collection will introduce you quite well to a great band of monstrously hard songs. The rytymn is very strait foreward but good listen'n! I would certainly take tips from the drummer and bass. But the revolutionary part is the gitar work(Bucks) and unlike most gitarists, he plays to play rather than to just motion for rock and show. very bazaar at times and very refreshing. the bass and drums play a part too and the reason I mention this is that most bands(today and recently) don't enfasise anything except what is commonly known in R&R(yes, pun IS quite intended here) and simply go through the motionas and no emphaiss on melody of backing instruments(Steve Howe's own quote is strongly supported in hopes of unimelody comeback, I know of no other terminologgy to discribe it so whateva! anyway a band is music of all supporting roles, not just the highlight gitar solos). that being said, the highlights are what take the cake on an already well-grounded band(no pun intended). if your music is gonna have brains, why not top it with a mein of red hair and a bod(is in a girlie-pie). that came out wrong didn't it but that is what all music is supposed to be.

Great Collection but this is not Remastered..........2006-08-07

Why buy a compilation of of 70's and 80's music, no matter how good, when it has not been remastered? This is an excellent collection of songs, probably the best and most complete reflection of BOC's work, but it is not up to par in terms of sound quality. It is not a remaster and it should be. Buyer beware. I hold back a star for a five star compilation only because it is not a remaster. Check out some more current best of collections like "Don't Fear the Reaper" and you will hear the difference in sound quality, even though, once again, they are not the most complete collections. You might read a review somewhere online that states this is a remaster. It is not.

America's best hard rock band.......2006-02-02

I would almost say "America's Best Heavy Metal Band," but that would not be true for disc two. But in America, only Blue Oyster Cult had the heaviness to rival the overseas likes of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest or other similarly hued bands of the time. They were also uniquely urbane (hailing from NYC), which meant that they were frequently witty and sarcastic, and far more literate than most bands.

From those first three classic studio albums (and the incredible double document "On Your Feet Or On Your Knees"), you get the first disc. Frankly, it's a blue-print for how to make a "Career of Evil," with such deviant metal anthems like "Cities On Flame With Rock and Roll," aliens come to your house groovers like "Flaming Telepaths" and a summer of love disclaimer called "Tranmaniacon MC" (about Altamont). Blue Oyster Cult flirted with dangerous imagery, SM, and biker mythology, making their lure of the forbidden too much to resist.

It didn't hurt that they also had a white-hot guitarist in "Buck Dharma" Roeser, who's "Buck's Boogie" can be heard here in its firefingered glory. Match that to the general excellence of the players, and you have here a disc of incredible rock and roll.

Ah, but commercial success was in their red and black hearts. Deciding that being heavy and being polished were not mutually exclusive, "Agents Of Fortune" delivered a stunning lightning bolt of maturity....and a top 40 single. Morphing a Byrdsian riff and "Romeo and Juliet" lore into "Don't Fear The Reaper" gave the band their breakthrough and their curse. The platinum success of "Agents Of Fortune" garunteed that the band no longer would ever be in a situation where they would lack the time it took to buff any composition to its highest polish. It follows that, for the second disc, BOC transfomed into an incredible arena rock band of the highest order. "Veteran of The Psychic Wars" indeed!

They did have one more amazing album in them, the dark and lush "Spectres" (Phil Spector pun likely intended). With an incredible sci-fi biker epic backed by a boy's choir, "The Golden Age Of Leather" was a mini-opera that even Queen would be proud of. The BOC was also being exulted enough that the likes of Ian Hunter could be found co-writing songs ("Going Through The Motions"). The band's penchent for tongue-in-cheek lyrics gave them a goofy anthem for the ages in the riff monster, "Godzilla." And who could forget the giant inflatable lizard on the accompaning tour?

Alas, after that, the albums were increasingly spotty. "Mirrors," "Cultosouraus Erectus," and "Fire Of Unknown Origin" all have their moments, and some of them are here. (I would have prefered "Black Blade," but that's just me.) After that, the remaining albums are, frankly, represented by their best single songs. "Shooting Shark" was BOC's second best collaboration with punk-poet-preistess Patti Smith, and "Perfect Water" is, well, perfect.

Disappointments are to be found here as well. The studio cover of "Born to be Wild" can't hold a candle to the live version. Could've had the "Extra-terrestial Live" version of "Roadhouse Blues" here over about any other live cut. And the Cult's last great hurrah, the concept album "Imaginos" is ignored. Still, for the bang-on-the-buck ratio, "Workshop Of The Telescopes" delivers better than any of the single disc comps.

Incredible over-view for the starter!.......2004-11-04

Looks like your one stop place for the beginner here.

The early punk-influencing tracks,and the cream of the mid-period are all here!

"Dancing In The Ruins" and "Perfect Water" are great to get here too,'cuz ya wouldn't wanna buy "Club Ninja" just for those two good tracks and miss the alternate early tracks on disc one here. So,just grab this and use it to guide you thru the BOC catalog. Just skip Club Ninja...really.

A great set covering all the early bases. Looks tasty!

Yeee... Ha.......2004-10-12

I'm only 16 and Listen to mostly alternative and punk rock,,, And I STILL say that these guys are awsome... And that's saying something.

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Velvety
Short but Sweet
Overshadowed Masterpiece
Easier to get into than its companion album
mysteriously good

Devil's Workshop
Frank Black and the Catholics , and Frank Black & The Catholics
Manufacturer: Spin Art
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ASIN: B00006BSUY
Release Date: 2002-08-20

Tracks:

Velvety
Out of State
His Kingly Cave
San Antonio, TX
Bartholomew
Modern Age
Are You Headed My Way
Heloise
The Scene
Whiskey in your Shoes
Fields of Marigold

Customer Reviews:

Velvety.......2006-01-08

As you read, know that you need this album in your collection if you truly love Frank Black's music and songwriting. This is a diamond in the cavernous collection of Black's post-Pixies work, and includes a reworked "Velvety Instrumental" from an old Pixies single as the first of what are all excellent songs. "Velvety" is a road trip classic, and the album kills it all the way through, with the raucous "Whiskey in Your Shoes" standing out to me as a great drinking song. All the regular players make appearances, including Joey Santiago the world's greatest guitarist and Lyle Workman, Eric Drew Feldman and Stan Ridgeway. Then there's the band, the Catholics, always durable and electrified.
His new album shreds too. That word needs to resurface, and Frank Black shreds his virtually nonexistent competition.

Short but Sweet.......2003-09-13

Even the most cursory listening to Frank Black's recent music will show a significant change, most noticeably since 2001's excellent Dog in the Sand. Frank has abandoned the Punk sound that was constant through the youthful enthusiasm of Come on Pilgrim and Surfer Rosa, the Pop brilliance of Doolittle, the Alternative and experimental first two solo records, and the hard rocking first two Catholic records. Although in concert Frank has often retained the Punk sound, in his recordings, he has become 'The Man Who Was Too Loud', trading Punk with Folk, Roots Rock and Country influences.

When in 2002, Frank released two albums in the same time, critics and fans alike saw the longer piece (Black Letter Days), as the mellower, folkyier album, while the Devil's Workshop was perceived as the hard rock, return-to-the-pixies-style album.

Although the observation is not without merit, it is deeply misleading. While Devil's Workshop is somewhat more rock oriented then Black Letter Days, it very much represents the Frank Black of 2002. Not returning to the harder rockin' Frank of Doolittle or even Pistolero, this album is mostly filled with mid tempo rockers, and the only great different from Black Letter Days is the widespread use of distortion. It is the quality of the execution that makes this, like most of Frank's work, a very worthwhile collection of songs.

Perhaps the single most important reason for the `return to the Pixies' comments is the inclusion of a song which previously appeared as a Pixies B-side. Velvety, apparently written as an instrumental when Frank was 16. The addition of fun and intriguing lyrics, and especially of Frank's acoustic guitar make this track a grand improvement on the Pixies' version, and one of the best Frank songs of the last few years (the Acoustic guitar is truly brilliant. It shows a degree of subtlety that many Punk Rock acts should learn from). It is also the hardest rocking Frank Black song since `Pistolero'.

Although the Catholics are a wonderful band, they sometimes fit too comfortably into Frank's more standardized songwriting. There is nothing wrong with `Out of State', but there is nothing truly remarkable about it, either. Verses and Choruses, with fairly standard guitar solos in the middle.

However, `His Kingly Cave' is hardly ordinary. Easily the best song on this CD, His Kingly Cave is a strong narrative about a visit to Graceland, where the long gone presence of the King makes Frank reminiscent about death. Over the background of some of the most powerful music Frank has ever written, with fantastic guitar work by Joey Santiago, Frank sings about slowly creeping discomfort 'they went to celebrate they went to have a ball/everyone gathered at the gates but it wasn't good at all'. The visit was not what they expected 'the sky was turning gray... their skin began to crawl'. In death, there is no turning back 'they closed the gates and the scene was set/ enter into his kingly cave'. Finally, the visitors flee 'when the shuttle bus is called', but still, Frank is voicing for the dead 'I scream, I scream, for aaaaalllllll'

It took me a long while to get into San Antonio, TX, a real story about the illness of Frank's then wife. I thought it sounded too much like 'The End of Miles' and 'St. Francis Dam Disaster'. But this fan favorite grew on me with multiple listening.

Speed Bartholomew up a lot, add some screams, and it's a Pixies track. Surprisingly, then, I don't like it that much. A song about God, Sex and Death, with a memorable melody. It should be a classic, but for me at least it isn't.

On `The Blacksessions + the Kitchen Tapes' a live album documenting Frank Black's Teenager tour, appears an acoustic version of `Modern Age'. Now, there is finally a band version, but it sadly disappoints. The song simply is not Catholic style - and does not work.

I am not the only one to find the sound quality in `Devil's Workshop' disappointing. There has been many speculations about the cause, whether the blame is the famous live-to-2 track recording, or the equipment, but the results are rather poor. Nowhere is this more evident then on `Are You Headed My Way?', a straight-forward Honky-Tonkying Rockabilly song. It is fun and fast, catchy and traditional. But the sound of the instruments blur and the distortion is everywhere. Worse, you can hardly hear the sublime piano of Eric Drew Feldman.

Next, Frank hits us with one of the best songs on this CD, `Heloise'. Strangely sounding utterly original and classic at the same time, the love story of Heloise and Abelard is a classic Black subject, featuring wonderful little guitar lines, surf rock chord progression, and hallows from Frank as he croons the title over and over. `Heloise' is one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs in Frank's career.

Even for an artist known for his subtlety (check out `The Swimmer' on Dog in the Sand, or the Epigrams in `Ana' and `Speedy Marie'), The Scene is wonderfully underplayed. Despite the absences of clear melodic or lyrical motives, the song is both exciting and sad. `Black Letter Days' and `Show Me Your Tears' are filled with sad songs, but rarely has Frank managed to convey the feel of the song with so few words or downright depression minor chords.

I'm afraid that `Whisky in Your Shoes', a bar blues song about the death of a child, simply does not do this to me, despite what it may reveal about Frank's psyche. `The Fields of Marigold' is much better, with hard distortion beginning, turning into a romantic and melodic grand final as Frank sings about Norwegian Heaven.

From a `value for money' standpoint, there are better Frank Black bargains then Devil's Workshop. But for the true fans, it is a necessity, and a worthy addition to one of Rock'n'Roll `s most impressive catalogues.

Overshadowed Masterpiece.......2003-03-12

At first listen, one would conclude that these are 'leftover' tracks from the BLD sessions, the ones that were deemed not good enough to make it onto the big album. However, as with his most prized works, in particular 1994's "Teenager of the Year", these songs take on a life of their own after a few listens. Subtlety ? YES !

I agree with the previous review that mentioned that this is perhaps the best of the two-track recordings. This collection does what no other has since the early days...it makes you physically crave a listen at maximum decibles.

Easier to get into than its companion album.......2003-02-20

In 2002, Frank Black released two albums on the same day: this and Black Letter Days. Of the two, I think this is the more easily accessible one. It tends to be more upbeat, and a lot of the songs are just catchy. To me, the pair of "Modern Age" and "Are You Heading My Way?" really shows off this catchiness. Perhaps the true highlight of the album, however, is the leading song, "Velvety." This song originally showed up as a Pixies B-side, but now it's a finished song, with lyrics reminiscent of "Velouria." From what I've heard, they're about a girl from the lost continent of Lemuria, who now lives under Mount Shasta near Weed, California. It's based on an old Rosicrucian legend, but you don't need to know that to enjoy the song. That's one thing I like about Frank's songs. The songs are enjoyable when the listener has no idea what the lyrics are about, but, if you enjoy doing a little research (and a little is really all it takes; the songs don't usually get into THAT much depth), there's some interesting stuff to find out. While Devil's Workshop isn't my favorite Frank album, it's a great showcase of his work.

mysteriously good.......2003-01-05

Like taking the best of classic Stones, Dylan and Johnny Cash...putting the gems into a blender, adding a psychedelic potion to the better modern sounds available and setting to stir. You remove a magical audible substance that combines elements of country, folk, rock and space age sonic that blows away tons of other stuff at the music store bins.

Though I prefer Black Letter Days, this one is certainly well worth the buy. Frank Black is doing some of the most relevant music around.

1001
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an ok album, some descent lyrics and good melodies

1001
Dead Hot Workshop
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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ASIN: B000008OYP
Release Date: 1995-06-20

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River Otis
Burger Christ
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Jesus Revisited
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Vinyl Advice
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Mr. S.O.B.
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Sex With Strangers
Bob Hill Climbin'

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an ok album, some descent lyrics and good melodies.......2006-01-13

I am reviewing this mainly for sentimental reasons. I saw these guys in 1995 as the opening act right before the Gin Blossoms on their "Congratulations...I'm Sorry" tour in Missoula Montana. These guys were billed on top of The Refreshments (also see Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers) who ended up doing singnificantly better commercially than did Dead Hot Workshop (with good reason, the refreshments just worked well, to bad it didn't last). Gin Blossoms even played on stage with them during their set, and visa versa. I found this album some years later in Great Falls Montana, prior to amazon.com making it easier to find.

This was their second album, more polished after their River Otis Relese, which I found a little more original and not as blended into the Goo-goo dolls/gin blossoms/refreshments sound that the mixing of this album had. Again, got to love songs like Sex with Strangers, Mr. SOB, Jesus Revisited, and Burger Christ. Give these guys a try if you like the Gin Blossoms and especially The Refreshments or Roger Clyne and The Peacmakers. For $0.25 that they are asking (plus shipping and handling) what a bargin.

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title of review
The best Jazz June album (I think)

They Love Those Who Make the Music
Jazz June
Manufacturer: Workshop Records
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ASIN: B00005YKEG
Release Date: 2000-07-24

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When in Rome
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title of review.......2004-01-10

Every song is a rich tapestry of guitar tones, melodies, and harmonies. This is like the My Bloody Valentine or Sonic Youth of emo. Genuine guitar gods. The drumming is excellent and creative too. The vocals are the least striking part, but they're still quite nice.

The best Jazz June album (I think).......2002-04-01

This CD is super terrific. I love it to death. It's classic Jazz June, with the great guitar driven rock that they do so well. It's fast, it's catchy, and it's very well played. The lyrics are great, and the recording is great. Everything blends in so well and creates such a beautiful layered sound. It's just a great album to put in and listen to, you can tap your foot to every song. This band never gets old, they just sound so good. There is no comparison, the Jazz June sounds like no other. Give this band a try, and you will definatly not regret it.

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Growl and Bop

Dance Music from the Bostic Workshop
Earl Bostic
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ASIN: B000001782
Release Date: 1994-01-19

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Growl and Bop.......2004-03-02

I love the alto sax voice of Earl Bostic. He is an alto version of a Texas Tenor. He has a gritty growling sound that is very hot and lush and lavished and sounds great. If you know who Louis Jordan is then you need to listen to Earl play the horn too. The two go hand in hand, Except that Earl has more growl to his sound. The bluesy bop swing was king then and Earl is one of the great players from that era that is too often over looked for his contributions. I also recommend Sam Butera.

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Descent rock and roll

River Otis
Dead Hot Workshop
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1001
Hang On To Nothing
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ASIN: B000008NNR
Release Date: 1994-11-01

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Customer Reviews:

Descent rock and roll.......2006-01-13

I am reviewing this mainly for sentimental reasons. I saw these guys in 1995 as the opening act right before the Gin Blossoms on their "Congratulations...I'm Sorry" tour in Missoula Montana. These guys were billed on top of The Refreshments (also see Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers) who ended up doing singnificantly better commercially than did Dead Hot Workshop (with good reason, the refreshments just worked well, to bad it didn't last). I found this album some years later in columbia MO, prior to amazon.com made it easier to find.

This was their first album prior to 1001-which is what i saw them on tour in support of.
The album is sort of slow college rock with a southern twang, some tones similar to gin blossoms and the refreshments. The last song 257 is the most rock and upbeat, probably my favorite track. the other songs have good melody and descent lyrics. It's worth a look and listen if you like the two bands listed above.

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United Spirit of America
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Amp Pictures Inc
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ASIN: B0000A4G4W
Release Date: 2003-07-08

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Old Glory
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Stars & Stripes Forever
Washington Post
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Star Spangled Banner
Columbia the Gem of the Ocean
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Semper Fidelis
Anchors Aweigh
Battle Hymn [Dixie Instrumental]
American Patrol [Swing Instrumental]
American Patrol (March)
Fanfare of the Common Man
Airforce Theme
National Emblem
Double Eagle
Amazing Grace

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United States Constitution - Hollywood Actor's Workshop
Preamble and Articles I-VI - Hollywood Actor's Workshop
Bill of Rights (First Ten Amendments) - Hollywood Actor's Workshop
Amendments 11-26 - Hollywood Actor's Workshop
Pledge of Allegiance - Hollywood Actor's Workshop
Declaration of Independence - Hollywood Actor's Workshop

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Guitar Workshop
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Castle - Old Numbers
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000051XS8
Release Date: 2000-12-12

Tracks:

Trout Joins The Cavalry - Simon Boswell
Nefarious Doings - Chris Hardy
Black Scrag - Philip John Lee
One Blue Guitar - Pete Berryman
The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Acoustic Guitarist - Willy Barrett
Ferdinand The Spider - Davey Murrell
Rock Salmon Suite - Steve Tilston
South Devon Atmospheric - Mike Rogers
Mica - Chris Hardy
Trout Sundae - Simon Boswell
Stalks And Seeds - Philip John Lee
The Entertainer - John Rogers
Kenneth's Riverbank Song - Davey Murrell
Hair Across The Frets - Willy Barrett
Brother Nature - John & Mike Rogers

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THE acoustic guitar reference album

Guitar Workshop, Vol. 1
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Castle Essential
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Compilations | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00000592Y
Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

Trout Joins The Cavalry - Simon Boswell
Nefarious Doings - Chris Hardy
Black Scrag - Philip John Lee
One Blue Guitar - Pete Berryman
The Lonlieness Of The Long-Distance Acoustic Guitarist - Willy Barrett
Ferdinand The Spider - Davey Murrell
Rock Salmon Suite - Steve Tilston
South Devon Atmospheric - Mike Rogers
Mica - Chris Hardy
Trout Sundae - Simon Boswell
Stalks And Seeds - Philip John Lee
The Entertainer - John Rogers
Kenneth's Riverbank Song - Davey Murrell
Hair Across The Frets - Willy Barrett
Brother Nature - John & Mike Rogers

Customer Reviews:

THE acoustic guitar reference album.......1999-10-26

The second most amazing thing about this album is the technical standard of the playing. The first most amazing thing is that unless you're their Mom, I bet you never heard of any of these players. These must be the best guitar players no one ever heard of. These guys don't just use wonderful alternative tunings, they actually swap between them during songs! Yet for all the technicality this is still a very musical collection.

I first heard this album sometime soon after it was first released in 1973. I wore out the tape I made and have been looking for it ever since. It's a very understated recording of the best acoustic guitar players who were doing the London club scene when everyone else was into Bowie or T.Rex.

There's everything here; blusey epics like Willy Barret's "Hair Across The Frets", ballads such as Davey Murrell's "Kenneth's Riverbank Song" and technical and musical feats from Chris Hardy and Philip John Lee. See, I told you you never heard of them.

On the original vinyl recording I remember the songs being interspersed with snippets of discussions between the players and the engineers such as. "What's this one called"? "Oh. Erm, it's.... 'Lonliness Of The Long Distance Acoustic Guitar Player'" "Ha Ha. Excellent. OK then" ....click of tape starting. It's a shame the CD producers decided to leave out these little links which somehow gave a sense of being there. Fortunately they still included the original sleeve notes.

Anyway, this is still a fun album if you are a fan of acoustic guitar. As a guitar freak schoolboy growing up in London, I wanted to be these guys. Twenty plus years later as a guitar freak engineer in Silicon valley, I still do.

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