Dregs of the Earth [Import]

dregs of the earth [import]

Track Listings

1. Road Expense

2. Pride O' the Farm

3. Twiggs Approved

4. Hereafter

5. Great Spectacular

6. Broad Street Strut

7. I'm Freaking Out

8. Old World

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
1980 album on Arista. Contains eight tracks, including 'RoadExpense', 'Pride O' The Farm' and 'Twiggs Approved'.

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Dregs of the Earth [Import]

Average customer rating:

The Best... No Questions Asked
Another great Dixie Dregs album
Fried Dregs
genius
A must for any serious musician

Dregs of the Earth
The Dixie Dregs
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000006Y90
Release Date: 1998-06-30

Tracks:

Road Expense
Pride O' the Farm
Twiggs Approved
Hereafter
Great Spectacular
Broad Street Strut
I'm Freaking Out
Old World

Album Description

1980 album on Arista. Contains eight tracks, including 'RoadExpense', 'Pride O' The Farm' and 'Twiggs Approved'.

Album Details

The Arista Records Debut and Fifth Album from the Southern Rock Jazz Fusion Band Hailing Primarily from Georgia and Florida. The Featured Players Include Lead Guitarist Steve Morse (Who Would Go on to a Position in Deep Purple), Keyboardist T. Lavitz, Violinist Allen Sloan and Bassist Andy West.

Customer Reviews:

The Best... No Questions Asked.......2004-04-12

If I were ever sent away for Life... This would be my only request. No matter what my mood may be, sour or sweet, this CD makes me SMILE. I could be walking off to Death Row... and as long as I had these tunes rolling through my head it would be alright. This IS perfection! I have listened HARD to this disc since it was on vinyl and love it still more each time. AAA+++
5 stars is not enough! I would go 8.

Another great Dixie Dregs album.......2003-05-18

The name Dixie Dregs makes the unwary expect a sound like Charlie Daniels or Molly Hatchett, but in reality the Dregs were America's best answer to the progressive rock coming from Europe, a band that applied the virtuoso techniques of jazz fusion to playing instrumental rock. Each album encompassed a variety of styles (rockers, prog, funk, bluegrass, ballads, and even baroque), with catchy music and intricate arrangements. There were plenty of solos, but they were generally kept short, and the rest of the band was always doing something to hold the interest of those who don't care for solos. At some point during very album, you could expect to hear every possible combination of two instruments play in unison (the violin-bass verse on "Hereafter" is a highlight). Steve Morse is the best all-around guitarist in the world, and one of the best composers.

"Dregs of the Earth" is only a hair behind the Dregs' best albums. The shuffle-beat "Twiggs Approved" and ballad "Hereafter" are two of my favorite Dregs songs. Like "Night Meets Light" from the "What If" album, "Hereafter" has constant time signature changes that you don't notice until you try to count out the song. "Road Expense" is a great rocker. Morse's solo on "The Great Spectacular" is jaw-dropping -- he has the blazing pick speed of Al DiMeola or John McLaughlin, but is more melodic, even at top speed. "I'm Freaking Out", at nine minutes the longest Dregs studio track ever, is a fusion showpiece for new keyboardist T Lavitz, with a meandering keyboard intro and extended electric piano solo. There is also the bluegrass "Pride o' the Farm", funky "Broad Street Strut", and baroque classical guitar-violin duet "Old World".

(1=poor 2=mediocre 3=pretty good 4=very good 5=phenomenal)

Fried Dregs.......2001-08-17

This is an absolutely incredible creation. from beginning to end it will amaze you with intricate and powerful arrangements. After 20 years, the collection of tunes still makes me want to want to strap on the air guitar and air violin.... A unique and inspiring collection of rock that any musician would put on a pedestal. This and "Unsung Heroes" are the best Dregs material,although other work is nothing short of outstanding....Truly Morse magic on Dregs of the Earth

genius.......2000-06-19

This and 'Unsung Heroes' are arguably the finest examples of 80's fusion. Morse's compositions and playing make him a genius. Oh yeah, Scofield's 'Blue Matter' is pretty hot as well.

A must for any serious musician.......2000-06-13

Here are the Dregs at their awe inspiring best. Their unique brand of Jazz/Rock/Country/Classical/Blues fusion is a must hear for any aspiring musician. Track after track, the tightly interwoven melodies are a marvel. From the nearly pure country of "Pride O' The Farm", to the screamin' rock of "Road Expense" and the heavily classical influence of "Hereafter", there is something here for everyone. And once again, Steve Morse turns in a virtuoso performance, taking a relatively simple melody line and driving it, twisting it, transforming it into a masterpiece to be marveled at- and envied. He plays like most guitarist dream they could. If I could own only one CD, this would be it. This is what music ought to be.

Dixie Dregs; Dregsof the Earth [Japan Import]

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Dixie Dregs; Dregsof the Earth [Japan Import]

Manufacturer: ARISTA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007W4JY4

Product Description

Extremely rare original Japanese import pressing.

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