Faces

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Track Listings
1. I Want to be There
2. Anything You Need
3. Alimony
4. Just Another Love

Faces,Mark Robert,Sudah Ya,Four well-crafted songs in a variety of styles introduce this talented and multi-faceted artist in his songwriter's debut.,Rock/Pop

Faces
Five Guys Walk into a Bar...
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  • a drummer for a long ago opening band
 Five Guys Walk into a Bar...
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ASIN: B0001Z2R96
Release Date: 2004-07-20

Tracks:

  1. Flying
  2. On The Beach
  3. Too Bad
  4. If Im On The Late Side
  5. Debris
  6. Jealous Guy
  7. Evil (Rehearsal)
  8. As Long As You Tell Him
  9. Maggie May (Live/BBC)
  10. Cindy Incidentally (Alternate Mix)
  11. Maybe Im Amazed (Live/BBC)
  12. Insurance
  13. I Came Looking For You (Rehearsal)
  14. Last Orders Please
  15. Wyndlesham Bay (Jodie)
  16. I Can Feel The Fire (Live)
  17. Tonights Number
  18. Come See Me Baby (The Cheater)

Tracks:

  1. Pool Hall Richard
  2. Youre My Girl
  3. (I Dont Want To Discuss It) (Live/BBC)
  4. Glad And Sorry
  5. Shake, Shudder, Shiver (Rehearsal)
  6. Miss Judys Farm (Live/BBC)
  7. Richmond
  8. Thats All You Need
  9. Rear Wheel Skid
  10. Maybe Im Amazed
  11. (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Dont Want To Be Right
  12. Take A Look At The Guy (Live)
  13. Flags And Banners
  14. Bad N Ruin (Live/BBC)
  15. Around The Plynth
  16. Sweet Lady Mary
  17. Had Me A Real Good Time
  18. Cut Across Shorty (Live/BBC)

Tracks:

  1. Youre So Rude
  2. (I Know) Im Losing You (Live/BBC)
  3. Love Lives Here
  4. Id Rather Go Blind (Live)
  5. Hi-Heel Sneakers/Everybody Needs
  6. Somebody To Love
  7. Gettin Hungry
  8. Silicone Grown
  9. Oh Lord Im Browned Off
  10. Just Another Honky
  11. Open To Ideas
  12. Skewiff (Mend The Fuse)
  13. Too Bad (Live)
  14. Rock Me
  15. Angel (Live/BBC)
  16. Stay With Me (Live/BBC)
  17. Ooh La La

Tracks:

  1. The Stealer (Live/BBC)*
  2. Around The Plynth/Gasoline Alley
  3. (Live/BBC)*
  4. You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything(Even Take The Dog For A Walk, Mend A Fuse, Fold Away The Ironing Board, Or Any Other Domestic Short Comings)
  5. I Wish It Would Rain (Live)
  6. Miss Judys Farm (Live/BBC)
  7. Love In Vain (Live/BBC)
  8. My Fault (Live/BBC)
  9. I Feel So Good (Rehearsal)
  10. Miss Judys Farm
  11. Three Button Hand Me Down
  12. Cindy Incidentally
  13. Borstal Boys
  14. Flying (Live/BBC)
  15. Bad N Ruin
  16. Dishevelment Blues
  17. Stay With Me

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England's Faces (1970-1975) wound up playing stadiums, but they always had a compact, pub-band feel. They were proud boozers, tuning up wasn't a major obsession, and Rod Stewart (in pre-disco prime) always sounded like he'd sung himself hoarse the night before. They kept the mood light, but ensemble work was deceptively tight, thanks to drummer Kenney Jones (later Keith Moon's replacement in the Who) and guitarist Ron Wood (post-Jeff Beck, pre-Stones), who'd switch between raunchy lead and raunchy rhythm roles between beats. Wood's blues-drenched slide work snuffed most of his rock competition, and helped define the band's wiry sound. But Faces offered more than teapot blues. Tuneful bassist Ronnie Lane's sweet voice and countryish melodies--think "Ooh La La," revived as the movie Rushmore's closing theme--both lightened and deepened the texture. Keyboardist Ian McLagan picked and sequenced 67 tracks, programming them out of chronological order, to flow like concert sets. Included are abundant rarities--out-takes, b-sides, rehearsals, BBC-broadcast excerpts--including live takes of songs Faces recorded under Stewart's name, like "Gasoline Alley" and "Maggie May." (A few tunes are heard in live and studio versions.) It's a very good selection of music that wears remarkably well. --Kevin Whitehead

Album Description

From 1969 to 1975 the Faces - Rod Stewart, Ian McLagan, Ron Wood, Ronnie Lane, and Kenney Jones - played their loose and joyful blues and soul-inflected rock 'n' roll with reckless abandon, consummate skill, and immeasurable charm. For those few years they were arguably the greatest band on the planet, and their influence has resonated ever since through the music of countless acts, from the Sex Pistols to The Replacements to The Black Crowes, and on and on. After the Faces dissolved in 1975, Stewart went on to solo superstardom, Wood to the Stones, Jones to The Who, McLagan to world - class session work and his own recordings, and Lane to acclaimed solo projects before he succumbed to multiple sclerosis in 1997. Greater than the sum of its parts, the Faces made now - immortal music for which there will never, ever be a last call.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars One of the best rock'n roll box sets ever.......2007-05-29

I wasn't terribly familiar with the Faces, but a friend got this and I was blown away. Booze and blues. Great stuff. A four discs are fantastic. If you like British blues this is for you.

Only negative is the packaging is the typical nonsense these days. It is a book format with four overlapping CDs. What should come is four jewel cases with a separate book. The book here is epoxied to the binder and weak and anything resembling a digipak sucks and scratches the discs.

Put the discs in jewel cases and enjoy the book.

Great stuff.

5 out of 5 stars Oh La La!.......2007-04-19

Always had a soft spot in me heart for Ronnie Lane and the Faces...best show I ever saw matter of fact to this very day...what I remember of it that is...Woody's slippin' and slidin' up against Mac's snortin' B-3 (can't forget his Wurly too) and a singer (what's your name again?) that didn't require a mike...would recommend this box set w/ several thumbs up.

5 out of 5 stars Five Guys with Rod.......2007-01-15

Great CD. Had 1 skipping track but other than that defect the best
collection of Rod and Faces that I've yet to hear together in one package.
Great info too on the band with an included booklet.
Truly the best from Rod's rocking era.
The best thing about these selections is that they are from a member of the band : Ian McLagan, the pianist/organist.
Very little known tracks that made the band's personality come to life are featured. Some rehearsal tracks are not too intriguing. They are rehearsals. By and Large this CD collection is well worth the money for any Faces fan who saw them live in concert in the 70's.

5 out of 5 stars alcohol, blues, cigarros, rock, trasnoche, funk, fiesta, soul y mujeres galopando...........2006-10-24

gran edicion de rhino, excelente box que encierra el legado de una maravillosa banda que pudo haber sido mas grande, desprolija y sucia que los STONES!!!!!!!!! sonido muy bueno, versiones en vivo, ensayos, tomas alternativas....ademas sin las repeticiones comunes de este tipo de ediciones.....hermoso booklet, una caja de tamaño original apta para el bolsillo del caballero y la cartera de la dama....un poco incomoda la forma de guardar los cds pero en fin..UNA GRAN OBRA PARA FANS Y OYENTES CASUALES!!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars a drummer for a long ago opening band.......2006-09-27

Never think for a moment that THE FACES were not the epitome of sincere & home grown good guys. They were a force in rock that could not be challenged.At 53 yrs now I wish those wonderful days could be known to a musically inept bunch of cretans
The Best Of Faces: Good Boys When They're Asleep
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Wow... what a piece
  • Excellent Overview
  • Faces featuring Rod Stewart
  • Not enough for the real fans
  • THIS IS THE FACES AT THEIR ABSOLUTE BEST.
 The Best Of Faces: Good Boys When They're Asleep
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ASIN: B00000JNJ1
Release Date: 1999-08-17

Tracks:

  1. Flying
  2. Three Button Hand Me Down
  3. Wicked Messenger
  4. Sweed Lady Mary
  5. Bad 'N' Ruin
  6. Had Me A Real Good Time
  7. Debris
  8. Miss Judy's Farm
  9. You're So Rude
  10. Too Bad
  11. Love Lives Here
  12. Stay With Me
  13. Cindy Incidentally
  14. Glad And Sorry
  15. Borstal Boys
  16. Ooh La La
  17. Pool Hall Richard
  18. You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything
  19. Open To Ideas

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Best known for their alumni (Rod Stewart, the Stones' Ron Wood, the Who's Kenny Jones), the Faces' brief early '70s run was as musically rewarding as it was boozy and sideshow spectacular. A revamped, bluesier edition of '60s English pop notables the Small Faces, the Faces established a rollicking musical identity that threatened to overshadow the Stones at their own game. Though the group dissolved under the pressures of Stewart's burgeoning solo career and Wood's recruitment into comfortable career Stonedom, the Faces were about much more than just individual talents. The folksy vulnerability of the late bassist, songwriter, and vocalist Ronnie Lane (well-represented here by "Debris" and "Ooh La La") kept the lads close to roots both geographical and class, while keyboardist Ian McLagen alternated between barrelhouse-boogie and Hammond B-3 soulfulness and Jones loosely locked into irresistible grooves. They could pillage Motown ("Three Button Hand Me Down") and Chuck Berry ("Cindy Incidentally") for riffs, and turn from countrified blues ("Sweet Lady Mary") to the breakneck boogie of "Too Bad" in a heartbeat. They may have been cheated of hits, but the Faces' music remains warm, heartfelt, and enthusiastic--a legacy that's aged much better than the cheap hootch they once drowned themselves in. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Wow... what a piece.......2007-07-02

I can't even begin to say how bad this compilation is. Just another piece of evidence against any rock and roll post 1971 or 2. If this is what gave Rod Steward "credibility" then he can go to hell. That's my opinion.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview.......2007-03-30

This compilation of the Faces gathers all their great hits and is the best single-disc compilation of theirs that you will find. I think they are a very underrated band, they were very good, they deserved more recognition. Being that I'm a Rod Stewart fan, I think this is just great, even on the songs where he doesn't sing lead. They're a little like the Rolling Stones, but harder-rocking, in my opinion. They were just a good, hard-rock band and definately all about fun. I definately recommend this to anyone who likes Rod Stewart, as well as those that like early hard rock.

4 out of 5 stars Faces featuring Rod Stewart.......2007-03-27

The only reason this doesn't get 5 stars is because I share the same feelings that the band had toward Rod. At this same time he had awesome SOLO albums coming out. Can you imagine the Faces with Rods full creative attention? Oh well, whatever, its still great stuff lots of fun and I can still remember the concerts. Faces were the ultimate live band that would party along with you. Those of you that were fortunate enough to see them live will really appreciate this.

3 out of 5 stars Not enough for the real fans.......2007-03-24

Before you take exception with the three stars I gave this one, please realize that I'm rating the single-disc compilation and not the music. In terms of the songs presented here, we're talking an easy five stars (even the sloppy tracks...that's what made this band great, a mixture of virtuosity and "How can they still be standing when they're that drunk?"). In terms of satisfying anyone other than the most casual or cash-strapped Faces fan, three stars is overly generous. The four-disc "Five Guys Walk Into A Bar..." box set is the way to go, not to mention owning each of the 4 Faces CDs and the Wood-era Stewart solo discs. Forget the "Great American Songbook" Rod Stewart you see in 2007. In the 70s, these guys were serious challengers to the throne occupied by the Rolling Stones in terms of songwriting and rocking attitude. That said, "Good Boys" DOES include one of the single greatest songs produced by the band, the late great Ronnie Lane's "Debris" (with powerful backing vocals from Stewart and some of Wood's most poignant playing). The hits are here ("Miss Judy's Farm," "Stay With Me") as well as key album tracks like "Borstal Boys" (their last great, crunchy, stomping Chuck Berry-derived rocker) and the transcendent "Ooh La La." It's just not enough...period. A good intro? Yeah, of course, like "The Beatles Ones" is a good intro to The Beatles. Listen to the BBC live tracks on "Five guys..." and you'll see what you're missing.

5 out of 5 stars THIS IS THE FACES AT THEIR ABSOLUTE BEST........2007-03-07

I will be writing a review on the legendary compilation album entitled "THE BEST OF FACES, GOOD BOYS...WHEN THEY'RE ASLEEP..." by one of Rock's greatest legendary bands. I give you one of England's pride and joy's, T-H-E F-A-C-E-S. This legendary compilation album was originally released in 1999 on Compact Disc on the Rhino Records label in association with Warner Brothers Records Inc. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary compilation album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the best informative and most accurate review possible.

The band THE FACES are true legends. THE FACES will forever go down in Rock n' Roll history and be remembered for having great band mates that would move on to a either a great solo career or to two of the greatest legendary bands of all time. When lead singer and legendary frontman Rod Stewart met up and joined forces with lead and rhythm guitarist Ronnie Wood, drummer Kenney Jones, keyboard and piano player Ian "mac" Mclagan, the late great bassist Ronnie Lane and his replacement bassist Tetsu Yamauchi, Rock n' Roll was in for a big surprise and treat. THE FACES would entertain audiences and release some great albums and hit songs from the 1970 to 1975 period. This compilation album highlights all of the hit songs from that period. In my opinion, "THE BEST OF THE FACES" is a true testament of the greatness and genius of a very extremely talented band and a fine fitting tribute to a great legendary band that was indeed, far ahead of its time.

Now it is time to let the music speak for itself and do all of the talking. This legendary album begins with the slow smooth Rocker "Flying," the bass screaming acoustic Rocker "Three Button Hand Me Down," the merciless guitar screaming Rocker "Wicked Messenger," the slow beautiful electric acoustic Rocker "Sweet Lady Mary," the FACES trademark Rocker "Bad 'N' Ruin," the soulful Rocker "Had Me A Real Good Time," the slow beautiful Bob Dylan influenced southern Rocker "Debris," the breathtaking screaming Rocker "Miss Judy's Farm," the incredible sounding Rocker "You're So Rude," the fast paced action packed Rocker "Too Bad," the beautiful slow soothing Rocker "Love Lives Here," the forever FACES trademark blistering Rocker "Stay With Me," the groundbreaking Rocker "Cindy Incidentally," the slow beautiful acoustic "Glad And Sorry," the legendary fast paced Rocker "Borstal Boys," the acoustic and mandolin filled slow mellow "Ooh La La," the guitar screechin' and screamin' Rocker "Pool Hall Richard," the soulful and heartful blazing Rocker "You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything" and the slow beautiful smooth soothing mellow Rocker "Open To Ideas." May I also add that Ronnie Wood played some mean blistering guitar licks and riffs that would forever revolutionize the sound of the guitar and add more to the legend and legacy of THE FACES. Rod Stewart sang the songs with such ease and breathtaking skills that he sounds the way a true Rock n' Roll frontman is supposed to sound like. Kenney Jones plays drums with such a devastating fury that he joins the legendary power drumming ranks of legendary drummers such as Ginger Baker, the late great Keith Moon and the late great John Bonham.

Overall, this is one hell of a compilation album worth seeking out and checking further into especially if you are a newcomer and a curious beginner to the sound and music of THE FACES.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary compilation album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This legendary album has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. THE FACES is one collection that a devout music collector would not want to be without.

In closing, after THE FACES disbanded, their legend and legacy was far from ending and being over. Rod Stewart would move on to a very successful solo career which has lasted to this very day. Guitarist Ronnie Wood on the other hand would move on and join THE GREATEST ROCK N' ROLL BAND IN THE WORLD, THE ROLLING STONES. Drummer Kenney Jones would also strike gold and move on to replace the late great Keith Moon in the legendary band THE WHO. In 1982, it became public knowledge that Ronnie Lane had developed a probably fatal case of Multiple Sclerosis. At the end of 1983, Eric Clapton and Ronnie Wood organised an all-star British Rock revue, Call To A.R.M.S. (Action for Research into Multiple Sclerosis), that toured England and the States to raise money for Lane's treatment and research into the disease itself. Besides Clapton, Pete Townshend joined aboard along with Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman and a host of many others. On a sad note, Rock n' Roll would lose FACES legendary bassist Ronnie Lane to Multiple Sclerosis in June 1997. THE FACES have forever left their mark in Rock n' Roll history and will never be forgotten. So here's to you Rod, Ronnie, Kenney, the late great Ronnie L., Ian and Tetsu. Thanks for the memories. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. THE FACES FOREVER. R.I.P. RONNIE LANE. Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever In Rock, John L.
A Nod is As Good As a Wink to a Blind Horse
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • "Debris"...Ronnie Lane snags the best track on this classic.
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  • Brings back great memories. Solid rock & roll.
  • The Faces' best record
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ASIN: B000002KDW
Release Date: 1993-09-14

Tracks:

  1. Miss Judy's Farm
  2. You're So Rude
  3. Love Lives Here
  4. Last Orders Please
  5. Stay With Me
  6. Debris
  7. Memphis, Tennessee
  8. Too Bad
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Sixties Britpoppers the Small Faces begat the Faces, the reshaped '70s version. Of course, the latter-day incarnation of the band was best known for its lead singer, Rod Stewart, and his unique, squalling voice. The players, meanwhile, displayed Stones-ish sensibilities, which makes sense given that guitarist Ron Wood left the group to join Jagger, Richards, and the boys. Faces didn't release a great number of albums, but during their tumble on the rock charts, they made some truly great songs, several of which are found on this, their consensus classic. "Stay with Me" sounds like a barroom brawl set to music, and "Miss Judy's Farm" puts one in mind of a garage band that lucked out and found a studio and a (somewhat) sober producer. A Nod... is the most representative recording of a band that helped shape hard rock and punk for years to come. --Lorry Fleming

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "Debris"...Ronnie Lane snags the best track on this classic........2007-02-26

Ronnie Lane's poignant ode to his dad..."Debris"...is the killer track on this album. Stewart's BEST vocals are the background vocals he provides on this track. That's a pretty bold claim when you're talking about an album that includes "Miss Judy's Farm," "Stay With Me," "Too Bad," "That's All You Need"...but it's a fact. The late, great Ronnie Lane provided a much-needed "McCartney sweetness" counterpoint to Stewart's rooster-haired strutting, and that combination (along with the unstoppable Ronnie Wood) made this band magic. They pulled off one more...the lesser "Ooh La La"...and Ronnie Lane headed south. Free's Tetsu Yamauchi gamely stepped in to fill the void, but with all due respect, he was "just a bass player." After a sloppy live album, Faces faded away and Stewart became a cartoon of his former self. But on THIS album, you have an ample opportunity to understand what the hype was all about.

2 out of 5 stars For One Song.......2006-12-28

For Christmas this was on my wish list for "Stay with Me". I got my wish and had to absolutely laugh and cringe through the rest of this CD. To say "Horrible" would be tooooo kind but that only applies to the lyrics and singing.

However, the redeeming factor for the second star was the actual music. If they had just kept their mouths shut, I probably would have given it a 4.

4 out of 5 stars C'mon..........2006-08-15

...what are you reading this for? You know what to expect when you buy a disc produced by Rod Stewart's Faces: at least four or five hard-rocking party numbers ('Miss Judy's Farm', 'Stay With Me', 'Memphis', 'Too Bad', and 'That's All You Need') featuring Rod's raspy vocals, and heavy, pulsing guitar and bass lines courtesy of Ron Wood and Ronnie Lane; two or three irresistible love ballads ('Love Lives Here', 'Debris'); and to top it all off, some honky-tonk or boogie numbers ('You're So Rude', 'Last Orders Please'). 'A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse...', released in November of 1971, charged up to number six on the US album charts, and stands as the most commercially successful of the bands' four albums.

While there isn't always great depth to the lyrics offered up by the three R's... Rod, Ron, and Ronnie, no one can deny that they often cut straight to the chase. On 'Miss Judy's Farm', Rod paints vivid scenario's such as "I was just eighteen and all I needed was to get my way". Ironically, on 'That's All You Need', Stewart sings, "...my kind of music... you knew it wasn't gonna be simple..." when "simple" is exactly the form of music this band revels in. That particular song drifts along on a masterful lead guitar riff that makes it one of the most under-appreciated epic rock tracks. The second side of 'A nod...' (on the original vinyl version) opened with one of the bands' most successful single releases, 'Stay With Me', which climbed to number eight on the national charts in January of 1972. Despite being mercilessly overplayed on both the AM and FM frequencies, 'Stay With Me' has proven powerful enough to overcome overexposure. Stewart's barroom delivery takes lines like "I hear you're a mean old Jezebel" and transforms them into terms of endearment. A honky tonk piano track and grinding rhythm guitar propel the number into a fantastic instrumental coda embracing several faux finishes. 'Too Bad' chimes in with a tale involving a twelve foot tall butler, a colored queen, and sweaty girls over an up-tempo, party-rock beat. Their cover of Chuck Berry's 'Memphis' plods along in the beginning, but confidently gains intensity as Rod tells the familiar tale about a phone call from southside Memphis Marie, all of six years old.

Among the better ballads are 'Love Lives Here', offering a melodic combination of guitars, piano, and organ, and Ronnie Lane's 'Debris', supported by more solid guitar and piano interaction. While less entertaining than the surrounding fare, 'You're So Rude' blends a rocking rhythm guitar riff with a tight electric lead guitar, and tops it off with a harmonica in the coda. Perhpas the weakest track among the nine performed is the side one closer, 'Last Orders Please', a break-up tale dropping some worn cliche's such as "you've got yours and I've got mine".

I was a senior in high school the year that 'A nod...' hit the shelves, and the disc proved to be one of the first to hit the platter at each and every party that brought closure to that most important of all years. Whenever I see that cover (which always made me think of this as a live disc, which it isn't), surrounded by that distinct dark brown border, waves of memories and emotions from my youth surround me. For that reason, my own perception of the quality of this disc may be biased, but with each subsequent listen I feel vindicated that it isn't just my associations to it that make 'A nod...' a rock and roll classic. As many good times as this album must have witnessed in the early 1970's, it remains vital enough to produce many more to come.

5 out of 5 stars Brings back great memories. Solid rock & roll. .......2005-10-04

Back in the late 70's I had the vinyl and this was one of my favorite albums. The CD version sounds just as good if not better. The music is still very fresh, classic rock & roll. Great rock singing and guitar work. This has to be one of Rod Stewart's best material. I think he was at his best with the Faces or maybe he was just younger, drank more Scotch and really believed in what he was singing. The later material just has not been convincing with lot of commercialism. I am curious to listen to the Gold Disc version from Audio Fidelity.

4 out of 5 stars The Faces' best record.......2005-03-27

"A Nod Is As Good As A Wink...To A Blind Horse" is the Faces' third album in just two years, and it is their most consistent record alongside 1973's "Ooh La La".

Filled with crunchy electric guitars, blooze-n-boogie piano, and deep, bluesy grooves, it boasts the group's only significant hit, the superb, fiery rocker "Stay With Me". But there are numerous other highlights, including the strutting "Miss Judy's Farm", a rollicking cover of Chuck Berry's "Memphis", and the piano-driven hard rock of "Too Bad"...everything is worth a listen, actually.
"A Nod Is As Good As A Wink..." rocks like very few other records of the early seventies, and this fine record proves what a great, underrated rock n' roll outfit the Faces were.
Sea of Faces
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • This isn't just great Christian rock. It's great rock, period.
  • Great CD Much Less Screaming Than Hearts Of The Innocent.
  • Great CD Much Less Screaming Than Hearts Of The Innocent.
  • Outstanding Album
  • Powerful sound with a positive message
 Sea of Faces
Kutless
Manufacturer: Bec Recordings / Emd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001DMQ6W
Release Date: 2004-02-24

Tracks:

  1. Not What You See
  2. All Alone
  3. Better For You
  4. Sea Of Faces
  5. Let You In
  6. Passion
  7. Perspectives
  8. Treason
  9. All Of The Words
  10. Troubled Heart
  11. It's Like Me

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This isn't just great Christian rock. It's great rock, period........2007-05-19

Kutless is easily my favorite band and this CD is a big reason for me. Anybody that says Christian bands have no talent has obviously never heard Kutless.

I can honestly say there isn't a single song on this CD that I don't like. The CD starts with "Not What You See", a very profound song about how we as Christians are nothing more than servants to God and the world around us.

Next is "All Alone", an marvelously produced song about Jesus being our only hope. "Better For You" is another very profound song about how the right thing always seems hard, but in the end it is better for us.

"Sea of Faces" is one of the songs that made Kutless, and you can see why. It has a great melody, great words, and great over all sound. "Let You In" is probably the hardest song on the album, and it features singing by Demon Hunter's lead singer.

"Passion" captures the pain and anguish of Jesus' death in a very powerful way. It mentions how Jesus' death, although it was terrible, is comforting to all of us.

"Perspectives" would make a great mainstream song. It simply states that we need to view the world around us in a way that realizes we are not the only ones with problems. After "Perspectives" is "Treason", another remarkably deep song about how we don't act like we're really Christians, and commit treason against God.

"All the Words" is simply a beautiful praise-and-worship song. "Troubled Heart" is probably my least favorite on the album, but even it is a good song. The final song, "It's Like Me", talks about the difficult of witnessing, and has one of the best lines in all of music - "Would my care increase if I truly believe that a life could be saved?"

To sum it up, if you want great rock music with a great message, don't pass up Kutless's Sea of Faces.

5 out of 5 stars Great CD Much Less Screaming Than Hearts Of The Innocent........2007-04-22

I got this CD From this site the song samble from wow Hits 2005 Than I hear the song called Sea of Faces listen 15 times a day. My Top 5 Songs That I Like

1.Sea of Faces 10/10 Is a good Gosble Rock Song and Power.
2. Not what you see 9/10 More Rock Than Worship Song Good Song
3. Treason 8/10 Rock song Some Screaming It is not to noticeable compair to the live from portland is terrible I like non Put Your Fist Up stuff gives you your own way of crazyness no screaming more vocalizing be a great song
4.Troubled Heart 9/10 Better than Live From Portland Concert is sounds more gourges rock sounding than Concerts.
5. All of Words 8/10 Is a good Rock Worship Song

Thats all Folks This CD IS A MUST BUY IS THE BEST KUTLESS CD I OWN ON THE KUTLESS MARKET.

5 out of 5 stars Great CD Much Less Screaming Than Hearts Of The Innocent........2007-04-22

I got this CD From this site the song samble from wow Hits 2005 Than I hear the song called Sea of Faces listen 15 times a day. My Top 5 Songs That I Like

1.Sea of Faces 10/10 Is a good Gosble Rock Song and Power.
2. Not what you see 9/10 More Rock Than Worship Song Good Song
3. Treason 8/10 Rock song Some Screaming It is not to noticeable compair to the live from portland is terrible I like non Put Your Fist Up stuff gives you your own way of crazyness no screaming more vocalizing be a great song
4.Troubled Heart 9/10 Better than Live From Portland Concert is sounds more gourges rock sounding than Concerts.
5. All of Words 8/10 Is a good Rock Worship Song

Thats all Folks This CD IS A MUST BUY IS THE BEST KUTLESS CD I OWN ON THE KUTLESS MARKET.

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding Album.......2007-04-08

This CD shows off the true talent that Kutless really has. I feel this is a must for any Kutless fan or music fan for that matter

5 out of 5 stars Powerful sound with a positive message.......2007-02-11

Kutless isn't just any band, they put effort into their music. They have a powerful sound that rivals any other pure rock band out there. What else is there to say? I love every song on this CD, get one!
Ultimate Collection
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • And...
  • Brilliant sixties rock group
  • Best sound & best comp
 Ultimate Collection
The Small Faces
Manufacturer: Sanctuary UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000083GPQ
Release Date: 2003-06-02

Tracks:

  1. What'cha Gonna Do About It?
  2. I've Got Mine
  3. It's Too Late
  4. Sha-La-La-La-Lee
  5. Grow Your Own
  6. Hey Girl
  7. Shake
  8. Come on Children
  9. You Better Believe It
  10. One Night Stand
  11. Sorry She's Mine
  12. Own Up Time
  13. You Need Loving
  14. Don't Stop What You're Doing
  15. E Too D
  16. All or Nothing
  17. Understanding
  18. My Mind's Eye
  19. I Can't Dance With You
  20. I Can't Make It
  21. Just Passing
  22. Patterns
  23. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
  24. That Man
  25. Baby Don't You Do It

Tracks:

  1. Here Comes the Nice
  2. Talk to You
  3. (Tell Me) Have You Ever Seen Me
  4. Things Are Going to Get Better
  5. My Way of Giving
  6. Green Circles
  7. Get Yourself Together
  8. Up the Wooden Hills to Bedfordshire
  9. Eddie's Dreaming
  10. Itchycoo Park
  11. I'm Only Dreaming
  12. Tin Soldier
  13. I Feel Much Better
  14. Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
  15. Afterglow (Of Your Love)
  16. Song of a Baker
  17. Lazy Sunday
  18. Rollin' Over
  19. Mad John
  20. Happydaystoytown
  21. Universal
  22. Donkey Rides, a Penny, a Glass
  23. Wham Bam Thank You Mam
  24. Don't Burst My Bubble
  25. Autumn Stone

Album Description

2003 compilation featuring 50 remastered tracks on two discs, 'The Decca Sessions' & 'The Immediate Sessions'. All their hits including 'All Or Nothing', 'Lazy Sunday', 'Sha-La-La-Lee', 'Itchycoo Park', 'Here Comes The Nice', 'Tin Soldier', & many more. Slipcase. Sanctuary.

Album Details

From their Debut in 1965 to their Demise in Early 1969, in a Ground Breaking Joint Venture with Universal, this 50 Track Double CD Splits their Career in Two. Disc One Covers their Early Recordings for Decca. Disc Two Spans their Immediate Recorings. All their Singles plus Key B-sides, Album Tracks and Rarities Tell their Story Properly for the First Time. Remastered Sound Quality, Authoritive Sleeve Notes and Deluxe Slipcase Packaging Make this the Most Attractive Small Faces Collection Ever.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars And..........2005-12-01

Steve Marriott was only 18 when the debut album was issued and still only 23 when he formed Humble Pie. It's a tragedy that the Small Faces never received the recognition they deserved when Steve and Ronnie were still around. (But, is that a reference to them in Eight Miles High?)

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant sixties rock group.......2005-02-16

The Small Faces were one of the most distinctive groups of the sixties and have continued to be a major influence on rock music down the years. The founder members were Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenny Jones and Jimmy Winston. Jimmy didn't last long and was replaced by Ian McLagan after their debut single, Whatcha gonna do about it, made the UK top twenty. With the new line-up, the Small Faces had several major UK hits.

Sha la la la lee, Hey girl, All or nothing and My mind's eye were all huge UK hits, with All or nothing going all the way to number one. After a minor hit with I can't help it, they left Decca and signed for the Immediate label.

They just missed the UK top ten with Here come the nice. Itchycoo Park made the UK top three and the American top five (it was their only American hit). Tin Soldier made the UK top ten. Lazy Sunday, a brilliant summer song, was a UK number two hit. The universal made the UK top twenty in 1968, after which the group disbanded. Afterglow of your love became a minor UK hit in 1969. Re-issues of Itchycoo Park (a top ten hit in 1975) and Lazy Sunday (a minor hit in 1976) complete their chart history, unless there are further successful re-issues.

After the group disbanded, Steve Marriot, the lad singer, formed Humble Pie (best known for their UK top five hit, Natural born boogie) while the other three formed the Faces with another musician, Ronnie Wood, and a new lead singer, Rod Stewart.

The music of Humble Pie and the Faces is outside the scope of this compilation, which provides a comprehensive study of the Small Faces' music from both Decca and Immediate labels, including all their UK hits and many great album tracks. Note that most hits compilations tend to have either the Decca tracks or the Immediate tracks. If you buy this, you may never need another Small Faces collection, although even this one does not contain everything.

5 out of 5 stars Best sound & best comp.......2005-02-02

This 2003 compilation (covering both the Decca and Immediate eras)has the best mastering of any SF title in print. The 1999 "Darlings" set has plenty of nice rareties not included here, but the sound of this set beats that one hands down. The entire debut album is on the first disc - and unlike the Deram remaster from '97 - the material explodes from your speakers like the early Who at their best. The Decca material is raw, soulful, maximimum r & b/rock and roll, with hints of the introspection and psychedelia to come. The Immediate material is simply breathtaking in its scope and variety.And those(Immediate) tracks on disc two are - unlike Fuel 2000's thin sounding transfers - full-bodied, with plenty of beautifully defined bass and drums from one of the most subtle rhythm sections in rock, Ronnie Lane and Kenny Jones. I suggest to any SF newbie, buy this collection and listen close, dance, laugh, cry - then pick up the rest of this classic band's catalog, for they were as great in their day (1965 - 69) as Faces (SF minus Steve Marriott, replaced by Ron Wood and Rod Stewart) would be in theirs (1969 - 75). Together, two of the very best rock and roll bands during a very critical and constantly evolving decade.
Faces
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • FACES...Truly Progressive Soul
  • EWF rocks!!
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  • Classic
 Faces
Earth Wind & Fire
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0000025K8
Release Date: 1989-06-19

Tracks:

  1. Let Me Talk
  2. Turn It Into Something Good
  3. Pride
  4. You
  5. Sparkle
  6. Back On The Road
  7. Song In My Heart
  8. You Went Away
  9. And Love Goes On
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  11. Take It To The Sky
  12. Win Or Lose
  13. Share Your Love
  14. In Time
  15. Faces

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars FACES...Truly Progressive Soul.......2007-07-11

Contrary to popular belief, FACES was NOT a decline in greatness or creativity for the elements; it is not any less of a classic than say, "That's the way of the World"; more often than not, the masses are lead and fed what is "deemed" popular and if a successful group or artist sees a decline in sales it is attributed to the artist and not the fickle fans or lack of promotion by the record company that would rather have assembly line hits.

Fans often want to dictate to or make artists conform to their idea of what direction they should go in after having enormous success. Certainly a band of this stature would not conform to any record company or fans who want to hear "I AM II" or a rehashing of "That's the way"...

So at this point in EWF successful career, a lot of world touring had been done; Faces was an appeal & statement to the masses worldwide for universal love; how could a record with that kind of message be a failure? EWF was making truly progressive Soul music.

FACES at first listen sounds very much like vintage EWF, but the speed and pace of the band at this point had gelled so perfectly, and those horns was sharper than ever.(Check the instrumental title track 'Faces') However, a lot of guest musicians,& added strings arrangements enhanced the sound to an almost 'airy lite' feeling. The same sound was beginning to surface toward the last few tracks on I AM, the previous release.

But if you listen closely you'll hear the vintage EWF, the kalimba interlude that brings in the hard driving 'Pride', just as powerful as 'Mighty Mighty'; the strong vocals of 'Reece' on 'Turn it into something good';the soaring falsetto of Phillip B. on 'Win or Lose' and the eclectic mix of styles that shows a group that was cutting edge, yet never compromising their root sound.

FACES was the culmination of the sounds EWF had been making all during the 70s; the progressive soul would continue with their next release RAISE!, that included their biggest hit 'Let's Groove', which returns to the hard driving Soul EWF has always been known for.

It's 'ALL N' ALL' GOOD.

5 out of 5 stars EWF rocks!!.......2007-05-25

One of my favorite EWF works of all time - perhaps one of their most under rated albums ever! Love it!!

5 out of 5 stars For REAL EWF fans!!!.......2007-03-18

Let me talk and say that this album(cd) is by far my favorite of all time. I was 12 when it came out. My dad was a musician and loved EWF. He took me to see them in 1978 and at 10 I was blown away by the music and the style. Then this came out. I still have my dad's album version, have bought the cd(an import only at the time) and just bought it on itunes, which FINALLY put it up, YES!!
I think everybody has that person that they know they would just be speechless to meet. I work in the radio industry and have met a lot of people too big to mention. Maurice White is my absolute hero. I don't know how I would react to meeting him. It's tragic what he is going thru physically, and I only wish the best for him.
To this album...the last 26 years has afforded the ability to have a different favorite at one time or another. And Love Goes On was the first fav, then You, cuz it applied to me at the time, then You Went Away, for the same reason(same girl, lol).
But right now, it's easily the title track. God, when I wanna take in a real percussive/brass jam, you can't do much better!
I think for the reasons previously stated, the album didn't do well. That shouldn't and doesn't take away the absolute need for someone to have Faces. If you just like EWF or just like music, GET THIS!!

5 out of 5 stars The "forgotten" album/cd!.......2007-03-14

This is the best EWF CD ever! Uptempo, peppy, the BEST horn licks (song, Let me Talk!) and Maurice and Phillip working it out on vocals!! This was a double album that had no charting songs or hits but wow was it the best listening experience. Did radio miss this one? In their live show none of these songs were ever performed....wonder why? Disco was dying when this was released maybe no chances were taken to explore it. First song to the last....LOVE IT! The best band ever, a cut above the rest. Even though Maurice doesn't tour with them today, he is missed.....sorry Phil can't handle all the material and the group has dwindled. Favorites: "In Time" "Back on the Road" "Turn it into Something Good" "Song in my Heart".
A must have for any EWF fan!

5 out of 5 stars Classic.......2006-11-07

The is a classic EW&F CD. I'm not sure it sold well in it's day.
I originally purchased the cassette,it had so much music on it that it would get stuck. get this!
Phantom Punch
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Wow, I guess I'm the loner here...
  • Everything Sondre
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  • Phantom Punch
  • Sondre Lerche really rocks out on this album!!
 Phantom Punch
Sondre Lerche and the Faces Down
Manufacturer: Astralwerks
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ASIN: B000KRN66S
Release Date: 2007-02-06

Tracks:

  1. Airport Taxi Reception
  2. The Tape
  3. Say It All
  4. Phantom Punch
  5. Tragic Mirror
  6. Face The Blood
  7. John, Let Me Go
  8. Well Well Well
  9. After All
  10. She's Fantastic
  11. Happy Birthday Girl

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As with jazz-oriented departure Duper Sessions, Phantom Punch is a group effort. Sure, Norway's favorite son is still at the center of the action, but his fourth is billed as Sondre Lerche and the Faces Down. In other words, this isn't a singer/songwriter affair, but rather Lerche (vocals, guitar), Ole Ludvig Krüger (drums), Morten Skage (bass, percussion), and Kato Ådland (guitar, keyboards) on power-pop pills. (Inara George from the Bird and the Bee contributes backing vocals.) While the album isn't a complete change of pace, it does represent a shift into slightly harder-edged territory. Like shoes that haven't been broken in yet, the results are mostly successful (they look sharp, but pinch a bit). Lerche has never denied a debt to tour mate Elvis Costello, but now he's sounding a little like Costello's pals in Squeeze, surely one of the most tuneful acts to emerge from the new wave era. If Phantom Punch has a flaw, it's that Lerche's hooks aren't as pointed as they could be, a problem with his work since auspicious debut Faces Down. Granted, it isn't a major matter, and beautifully sung numbers like "Say It All" and "John, Let Me Go" are among his best. But he hasn't yet drafted a ditty as memorable as, say, "Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)," and there's no doubt he's got the talent to do it. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Wow, I guess I'm the loner here..........2007-07-02

...but I hate this CD! I love Sondre's first two CDs because the words and the instrumentation were so unusual and interesting. I do enjoy the Sessions Jazz CD, so it's not like I hate change and experimentation. But I think I'm disappointed because the change in sound is SO drastic that it sounds nothing like him. Instead it sounds like something any guitar-driven band could do.

I wish someone would have warned me (more bluntly I guess) that just because I liked his previous work does not mean I'll like this one.

5 out of 5 stars Everything Sondre.......2007-06-27

Being a musician, a DJ, and a music critic, I've had a chance to hear Sondre's previous work. He went from pure singer-songwriter, to jazz musician, to now rocker. This record, "Phantom Punch", seems to combine all of these elements into one. At times, he even seems to go back to an earlier time of catchy guitar riffs and a definite connection between musicians. I'm sure we have that now, but listen to "John Let Me Go" and you'll hear exactly what I mean. For a more stripped back feel, reminiscent of Sondre's first CD years ago, check out "Tragic Mirror". The first song I heard from this record was his single "Phantom Punch", which still stands out in my mind as perfection.

If you have ever been a fan of Sondre Lerche, buy this album. If you have never heard him, listen, and then buy this album.

4 out of 5 stars Sondre All Grown Up.......2007-03-10

Sondre Lerche's fourth LP release is a refreshing departure from his earlier work: it's more frenetic and upbeat, experimenting with Latin American-flavored twists and yet still maintaining a definitively "indie rock" label, more so than the sweet-sounding pop melodies of Two Way Monologue and Faces Down (and obviously more so than the jazzy Duper Sessions). There is a revitalizing energy to Phantom Punch that assures the listener that Sondre refuses to box himself into any one category, always experimenting with different types of music without losing that distinctive and wholly original appeal.

"Airport Taxi Reception," "The Tape," "Phantom Punch," and "Face the Blood" are the songs that will get fans tapping their feet and heads along with some truly ear-catching hooks and Franz Ferdinand-inspired riffs. "Say It All," "Tragic Mirror," "Well Well Well," and "After All" are more representative of classic Sondre, and yet there is an air of maturity there that has replaced the sweet but naively innocent impression of earlier albums.

Hardcore fans will recognize the third incarnation of former B-Side "John, Let Me Go" that has cropped up on several EPs over the years in both acoustic and electric form. This time, it's even more pumped up, with a longer, more energized bridge that incorporates some great harmonica work.

Suffice to say, if you're a Sondre fan, you will adore this album as always. If you're new to Sondre, this album is far more mainstream-geared than any prior album and is an excellent introduction into the the ouvre of this phenomenally talented singer and songwriter.

4 out of 5 stars Phantom Punch.......2007-02-21

Sondre's fourth album "Phantom Punch" is just that: punchy. It's way more upbeat and frenetic and LOUD than his previous work. It's especially LOUDER than the superb Duper Sessions, which I absolutely loved.

His softer singer/songwriter style that was on display in his first two albums still shines through on a few tracks. Thankfully, his very distinct voice is there throughout.

But, be warned, this is a bit of a departure from his previous efforts. That said, it's still way better than 90% of the other CD's you could be buying. I'm not a fan of the louder Sondre, but it grows on me with each repeat listening. He's still a superb, relatively unknown, artist.

5 out of 5 stars Sondre Lerche really rocks out on this album!!.......2007-02-20

All I have to say is that this album was amazing. Completley different from anything he has done in his past albums. Loved the title song out of all. If you want to hear another side of Sondre then this is it!!!
Changing Faces
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Keep it slow, ladies...
  • Sounds of a still recent past
  • Wack in '94. . .Still Wack in `06
  • Changing Faces Need 2 Change Topics
  • Changing Faces
 Changing Faces
Changing Faces
Manufacturer: Big Beat / Wea
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ASIN: B0000000ZW
Release Date: 1994-08-23

Tracks:

  1. Stroke You Up
  2. Foolin' Around
  3. Lovin' Ya Boy
  4. One Of Those Things
  5. Keep It Right There
  6. Am I Wasting My Time
  7. Feeling All This Love
  8. Thoughts Of You
  9. Come Closer
  10. Baby Your Love
  11. Movin' On
  12. Good Thing
  13. All Is Not Gone

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Keep it slow, ladies... .......2007-02-28

This album was released during an era where slow jams were in and giving up-tempo R&B flavor a try was also in. Like many of their counterparts during that time, the pretty ladies of Changing Faces needed to realize their strength in ballads and avoided trying any up-tempo material. However, there are a couple of good tunes on this album, particularly the slow jam, "All Is Not Gone", where sorrow and regret serves as a theme for a song that was definitely written with the intent of winning over ones with heartbreaks in their history. R. Kelly-produced hit "Stroke You Up" was a radio smash, but the lyrics weren't exactly poetic or articulate. But, it's still a popular track that may bring back some old school nostalgia for some of you.

4 out of 5 stars Sounds of a still recent past.......2006-09-27

Even if i've loved their last album more than the previous two, this has been a good start for these singers. Obviously, while you're listening to these musical arrangements you can easily guess the period when the album has been released. But considering what kind of disks we found currently on the shelfs of the music stores, i truly can't say that Changing Faces deserves some of the very negative reviews that i've read here. I disagree about every comment not strictly related to the artistic contents, because i think that this is the main problem of the modern music low quality. We often forget that the best judge for music are our ears, not our eyes...

1 out of 5 stars Wack in '94. . .Still Wack in `06.......2006-04-29

In high school "Stroke You Up" was the jam, so I went downtown and bought the cassette. Let me tell you something: It took me 2 days to listen to it because it was utterly boring. Even "Stroke You Up" became unbearable to listen to. No funk, no groove- just lukewarm soul. That was the first *and* the last time I listened to "Changing Faces." The two chicks who made up "Changing Faces" had airy, monotonous vocals- no edge to their voices at all. Even the album cover looked boring. These chicks had no style or any type of pizzazz at all. Skip this at all costs and get Zhane.

1 out of 5 stars Changing Faces Need 2 Change Topics.......2005-10-18

Wow R. Kelly really influnced so many artists throughout the early 90s Sex Craze. Every song on the radio was about sex and I found that to be very irritating. Stroke You Up is one of those songs that pushed the (RIAA) limits that had every adolescent girl singing about something she'd probably never done before. I find it sad that people listen to this mess and actually enjoy it. Even though the album is quite old now that dont take away the fact this album is still garbage years later. People really need to find something worth spending money on besides pointless silly immature songs like the one's found throughout this whole entire album. Nothing on her is enjoyable, just a bunch of watered down medicore R&B songs with bad writing that some record producer through together in about 10 minutes time. If that is R&B music then maybe I need to find a different gerne. Skip this if you're into Old School R&B Music.

5 out of 5 stars Changing Faces.......2005-09-24

I remember this debut album. I love that song Stroke U Up. That was the slow jam. On this album,The duo's vocal performances reasurred the audience that '90s R&B can be smooth as ever. The songs speak about romance and heartbreak. This album truly favor mid-tempo music. This album has been certified Gold. Remember,this was 1994-1995. I love the videos by the way.
Ooh La La
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • 4.5 stars for the Faces' swan song
  • Not their best, but....
  • Music that is misssing
  • ****1/2. One of their best and most consistent
  • A train wreck of an album
 Ooh La La
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ASIN: B000002KEF
Release Date: 1993-09-14

Tracks:

  1. Silicone Grown
  2. Cindy Incidentally
  3. Flags And Banners
  4. My Fault
  5. Borstal Boys
  6. Fly In The Ointment
  7. If I'm On The Late Side
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  9. Just Another Honky
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Paul Westerberg often cited the Faces as a major influence on the Replacements, and it's easy to see how careening barroom rockers like this 1973 album's "Borstal Boys" made a dent in the aesthetic that produced "I.O.U." and "Takin a Ride." More than anything, though, Westerberg was affected by the late Ronnie Lane's closed-door weepers ("Flags and Banners" and dejected apologias ("Glad and Sorry"). Rod Stewart also essays a sensitive moment or two, notably on the single "Cindy Incidentally," which nearly equals "You Wear It Well" as a masterpiece of the heartfelt affection he once commanded so effortlessly. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars for the Faces' swan song .......2007-01-24

Actually, the song "Ooh La La" is sung by Ronnie Wood, not Ronnie Lane, as stated in the review below. Wood did share vocals with Lane on "Glad and Sorry." Although "Ooh La La" is a Lane song -- Lane first tried singing it, and then Stewart tried, but they fought over which key to perform the song in -- that's when Wood stepped in and sang it, and it's the best Ron Wood vocal ever, hands-down.
A 4.5 star record from one of the greatest bands of all time. The title track alone is worth the 10-dollar asking price. It's possibly the Faces' greatest studio cut, even greater than the popular "Stay With Me," although "Stay With Me" has a better bass line. Had the Faces stayed together - Lane quit soon after this 1973 LP came out - they would have suprassed the good Rolling Stones. The Faces had three great writers in Lane, Wood and Stewart, and Jones and McLagan also were good at composing, whereas the Stones only utilized two writers most of the time.

Enjoy! The "Five Guys Walk Into A Bar" box set is worth it, if you want to get more than one Faces disc and see what this terrific band was like ....

4 out of 5 stars Not their best, but...........2006-07-16

When I got this cd in the late 90s I had read only negative comments about it and am glad to say the album is better than I had been led to believe. Recorded when the relationships among Rod and the rest of the lads were kind of strained due to the former's fading interest in being with the group, the material is better than you could actually expect.

To me, the only weak song is My Fault.Silicone Grown has nonsense lyrics but fortunately the musical part wins over. Cindy Incidentally is a brief (as all of them) yet cool song, Flags and Banners is a Ronnie Lane song and Borstal Boys makes you wanna get up and rock. In fact, my favourite rocker on the cd.

Fly On The Ointment is very good indeed. An instrumental most people choose to ignore but that it's very good. Its title may hint at the unrest inside the group. The following three songs are clearly Lane's stuff despite the credits. It actually surprises he wouldn't song all of them if he'd written them. Ooh la la is awesome, a stylistic departure for the band that fits in perfectly. Woody does a good job of singing it. Ronnie Lane might have sang it too but for some reason passed on it.

To sum up, not their best album but not a throwaway either. It's a shame that the once great Rod Stewart has fallen so low ever since. What a waste of talent.

5 out of 5 stars Music that is misssing.......2005-08-29

Not to be misleading the title
NOTHING is missing from this LP it is missing from the current music scene

By far this & Nod and just the perfect match so they =one brilliant 2 LP set for me

The first Faces LP sit covers and protected for those days I just need to Look at it and remember when music was FUN
No I can not take out my first LP with the moving faces it is to priceless in my heart
a Brill LP in a category on its own -"Three Button" is Rod discovering his VOICE and how well it fit with softer rock

No question GET this CD better still if you are new the romance of the Faces get "Five guys walk into" and discover gems and more

4 out of 5 stars ****1/2. One of their best and most consistent.......2005-06-12

This is the Faces' tightest album, filled with rough, tough three-minute rock n' roll songs. The arrangements are the best you'll find on any Faces record, and the songs are more varied than usual in mood and tempo, spanning ballads, hard rock, piano-driven boogie rock, and acoustic folk-rock.

Ian McLagan plays wonderful boogie piano on the swaggering rockers "My Fault" and "Borstal Boys", and Ron Wood's muscular guitar playing on the mid-tempo groove of the classic "Cindy Incidentally" and the good-time barroom boogie of "Silicone Grown" is some of his best and most focused playing on record.
And even the lesser-known songs are excellent, like the superbly melodic "Just Another Honky" and the acoustic title track.

This collection of songs is the best you'll find on any Faces album (well, alongside "A Nod Is As Good As A Wink..."), and "Ooh La La" is a must-have for Faces fans, hardcore and casual alike.
4 1/2 stars - highly recommended.

1 out of 5 stars A train wreck of an album.......2005-05-03

As a kid The Faces were my favourite group, that is until they released this train wreck of an album. At the time the band was imploding, wih Rod preparing to persue his solo career exclusively and Lane (God love him) preparing to quit the group.I can't believe people here gave it such high marks. The best thing about this album was that it was mercifully short at just under 30 minutes.The next best thing was the trick cover. Actually the one thing I like about it was Ronnie lane's too brief efforts, especially the title track, which unfortunately is sung by Ron Wood and not by Lane. The group's heart just wasn't in the album, and Stewart at the time complained that they couldn't play a lot of this material live without stuffing up the songs. At their best an enjoyable group, this was their low point, and they were never able to recover. Save your hard earned. It's pretty 'orrible, unfortunately.
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Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A Classic!
  • POSITIVELY WITHOUT PEER!!!!!
  • after all these years, still a masterpiece
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Manufacturer: universal music special markets
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ASIN: B000HHGSJ8
Release Date: 2006-05-01

Tracks:

  1. Landscape
  2. 'L' Ballade
  3. Hey Miss Lonely
  4. Chorale
  5. Parisien Plight II
  6. We
  7. Anello (Where Are You)
  8. I Took A Walk
  9. A Christmas Song

Product Description

Hard to find classic Shawn Phillips Faces album on CD. Includes the original 9 tracks as well as the previousley unavailable track "A Christmas Song" Tracks; 1. Landscape 2. `L" Ballade 3. Hey Miss Lonely 4. Chorale 5. We 6. Parisian Plight II 7. Anello Where are You 8. I Took a Walk 9. A Christmas Song

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A Classic!.......2007-05-12

This album (CD)is a classic product of the period between 1969-70 and this
man has a voice to knock your socks off. But he doesn't sing of typical
song subjects- he inspires you to think about the core meaning of life and love. He has a three-and-half octave range and the ability to use his
breath to sing in a way no one else in rock can. And this album rocks, too! I've been waiting years for it to be released on cd and now I'm enjoying it like never before. You have to hear it and all of his others, especially the earlier albums.

5 out of 5 stars POSITIVELY WITHOUT PEER!!!!!.......2007-03-09

I have waited a very long time for this - my very favorite Shawn Philips album - to see the light of day in digital format. I was not disappointed. The mastering is without equal, the sound actually as "warm" as it was on vinyl. The acid test of this is the incredible instrumental track, entitled CHORALE. In a word: WOW!

I won't bore you with minutiae about how every song on this album is spectacular, but they are!

Suffice to say that - put to the old "what 10 CDs would you bring with you if you were deserted on a desert island?" test - Shawn Phillips FACES album is at or very near the top of the list.

But here's the corker: every dime from the sale of FACES goes to the SAVE THE CHILDREN fund! So, you win TWO WAYS when you buy this Cd. You'll get some of the most beautiful music you've ever heard, and you'll be helping children the world over.

Go! Do it! Buy FACES now!

5 out of 5 stars after all these years, still a masterpiece.......2007-01-28

having recently started replacing LP's dating back to 1968 (300 give or take dozen or so)taken in a home invasion, i just received "faces". what a treat !! the musicianship is superb, shawn's soaring vocals are a delight. it awes me that this is over 30 years old and still so enjoyable.
shawn is a musical genius, when i bought this decades ago i knew i liked it but at that time was not truly appreciating the layers of instruments, it's like a truly fine wine. also appreciated is shawn's willingness to not limit his music to one form. before purchasing this, i acquired his greatets hits and found myself enjoying all of the tunes and the variety of music types it represents. i would heartily recommend any of his works to anyone who can appreciate layers and layers of instruments and an astounding vocal range. i saw shawn in concert in the early 70's and plan to repeat the experience as soon as he starts touring north amemrica again.

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