Unearthed

Unearthed

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
The Crazy Diamond label takes its next exotic excursion into the musical mines, for a mission that excavates and unveils truly stunning gems, Unearthed sees the team of experts, lead by chief prospector Ben Mynott, proudly unearth incredible talents, ensu

Tracks:

Long Black Veil
Flesh & Blood
Just The Other Side
If I Give My Soul
Understand Your Man
Banks Of The Ohio
Two Timing Woman
The Caretaker (fka Who's Gonna Cry)
Chunk Of Coal
I'm Going To Memphis
Breaking Bread
Waiting For A Train
Casey
No Earthly Good
The Fourth Man In The Fire
Dark As A Dungeon
Book Review
Down There By The Train

Tracks:

Pochohantas
I'm A Drifter (Version 1, Heartbreaker version)
Trouble In Mind
Down The Line
I'm Movin' On
As Long As
Heart Of Gold
The Running Kind (with Tom Petty)
Everybody's trying To Be My Baby (with Carl Perkins)
Brown-Eyed Handsome Man (with Carl Perkins)
T Is For Texas
Devil's Right Hand
I'm A Drifter (Version 2 Flea version)
Like A Soldier with Willie Nelson
Drive On (Alt Lyrics)
Bird On A Wire (Live with orchestra)

Tracks:

Singer Of Songs
The L & N Don't Stop Here Anymore
Redemption Song (with Joe Strummer)
Father & Son (with Fiona Apple)
Chattanooga Sugarbabe
He Stopped Loving Her Today
Hard Times
Wichita Lineman
Cindy (with Nick Cave)
Big Iron
Salty Dog
Gentle On My Mind
You Are My Sunshine
You'll Never Walk Alone
The Man Comes Around (Alt take)

Tracks:

Never Grow Old
I Shall Not Be Moved
I Am A Pilgrim
Doo Lord
When The Roll
If We Never Meet Again This Side Of Heaven
I'll Fly Away
Where The Soul Of Man Never Dies
Let The Lower Lights Be Burning
When He Reached Down
In The Sweet Bye And Bye
I'm Bound For The Promised Land
In The Garden
Softly & Tenderly
Just As I Am

Tracks:

Delia's Gone
Bird On A Wire
Thirteen
Rowboat
The One Rose
Rusty Cage
Southern Accents
Mercy Seat
Solitary Man
Wayfaring Stranger
One
Hung My Head
The Man Comes Around
We'll Meet Again
Hurt

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Over the course of five mesmerizing CDs, Unearthed shows us just how Johnny Cash's now-legendary handful of recordings for American Records came to be. Four discs feature previously unreleased tracks from the famed Rick Rubin-produced sessions. Through their inconsistencies and quirks (and, more often than not, brilliance), they shed light on how Cash's final records were shaped, edited, and produced. Here we get some creative pairings: Fiona Apple providing guest vocals on Cat Stevens' "Father & Son," and the late Joe Strummer duetting with Cash on Bob Marley's "Redemption Song." Neither are the definitive statements that some of Cash's covers from this period are (his glorious takes on Nick Lowe and Danzig, to name just two), but they're still very much worth hearing. Most riveting are the numerous traditional numbers, the songs that were clearly closest to the Man in Black's heart. "Banks of the Ohio," Billy Joe Shaver's "Old Chunk of Coal," Stephen Foster's "Hard Times," and the entire disc of previously unreleased gospel tunes are powerful statements, tunes where you feel privileged to hear Cash--despite declining health and failing voice--sing one more time, the way he wanted. The last disc of this monumental set is a "best-of" compilation of tracks that did make it on the American individual discs, a reminder of just how groundbreaking these sessions were. Perhaps the biggest highlight in this awe-inspiring set is its vast liner notes, a loving collection of essays and recollections that highlight the history and stories behind this eclectic array of songs. --Jason Verlinde

Album Description

Not just your average box set of re-packaged music, 'Unearthed' is a 5 CD box containing 79 tracks from the American Recordings era. 'Unearthed' contains 4 entire discs of never-before-heard recordings. 'Unearthed' also contains 'My Mothers Hymn Book' a complete never released solo acoustic spiritual album. Deluxe packaging includes 104 page hard cover book, never before seen photo's and Johnny's personal comments, thoughts and memories about every song on the box. Lost Highway. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

THE MOST INCREDIBLE BOX-SET I HAVE EVER BOUGHT!.......2007-04-25

One thing you need to do is buy this box-set and the next thing you need to do is listen to it and be absolutely astound with the lyrics and just how great this collection this is. You will NOT be disappointed. I guarantee it!

a must for johnny cash fans........2007-03-29

i personally believe that you should have everything that johnny cash recorded with rick rubin. together they made stunning americana music that is a pinnacle of the genre. this box set is very, very wonderful. i would suggest that you first get the 5 individual volumes of mr cash's "american recordings," then pick this up as icing on the cake. the only reason that i don't think this to be quite 5 star worthy is that disc 4 is an all gospel set titled "my mother's hymn book," which, while still a very good listen, is not quite up to par with the other cash/rubin work. also, disc 5 is simply a collection of tracks from the previous american recordings releases and is completely pointless here, as all true cash fans will already have these. anyway, the voice of mr cash is an amazing instrument to hear, truly spine-tingling on many of the songs collected here, and i highly, highly recommend that you pick this massive gathering of performances up.

great purchase.......2007-02-12

I received the boxed CD set quickly and in great condition. I'm very satisfied with this purchase.

More than a boxed set.......2007-02-07

Several other reviewers went into great detail on each CD in this set, and I see no need to duplicate their comments, so I'll keep it as brief as possible.

I assume, if you're reading these reviews, you're familiar with Cash's albums on the American label and are interested in hearing more. If that's the case, definitely buy this set - it is very much worth the money. Other than the final "best of American" CD (which seems pointless, as others have mentioned), every CD in this set is simply outstanding. This is not a box set of rejects and b-sides, but a collection of songs that could have been award-winners on their own. It really is hard to believe some of these songs didn't make the cut when they put the original American albums together. It's even hard to recognize some of the covers, because they all sound like Cash originals. His passion, distinctiveness, and talent are evident on just about every song.

Beyond the beauty of Cash as an artist, these discs stand out because of the incredible sound. They are very clean, clear, and pure-sounding.

For any fan of Cash - long time listener or newcomer - this is a set well worth the price. It contains a little bit of something reminiscent of every stage of his career. Simply great.

Ship spoiled for a hap'worth of tar.......2006-08-30

This box set is nearly five star- nearly, but not quite. I have to agree with other reviewers about the fifth disc; it's unlikely that many are purchasing this without already owning the American Recordings, so the 'best of' fifth disc is bound to mean buying the same music for the second time. The packaging is so good that it's a real shame that it's let down by careless, sloppy, disrespectful typos (e.g. 'Roseanne' is spelled three different ways). It's just as easy to get it right- and at this price it's fair to expect that the Lost Highway Label should have taken a little time and professional pride, just like Johnny did.

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Amazing!
THE BEST CD EVER!!!
Distinct but lacking
Unearted in unbelievable
.. As it should be

Unearthed
E. S. Posthumus , Helmut Vonlichten , and Franz Vonlichten
Manufacturer: 33rd Street
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0008191LU
Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

Antissa
Tikal
Harappa
Ulaid
Ebla
Nara
Cuzco
Nineveh
Lepcis Magna
Menouthis
Estremoz
Pompeii
Isfahan

Album Description

The songs on "Unearthed" pay homage to ancient cultures with their titles (Cuzco, Pompeii, Harrapa, and Ebia), yet they are as contemporary as Deep Forest and Enigma and attract the same kind of fan. The music is at one moment dark and choral and at another light and airy; one moment you're in Greece and then in Ireland or South America. It's a film score, clearly cinematic, but there's no movie - rather there are the dozens of movies and movie trailers in which the music has appreaed. If you've watched Six Feet Under, the NFL or the US Open, you've heard their music. If you watch CBS's hit series "Cold Case" on Sunday nights, you've heard one of the most extraordinary theme songs ever, and it's the track "Nara". If you are even an occasional filmgoer, you've heard the music on "UNEARTHED"

Customer Reviews:

Amazing!.......2007-06-19

I havent listen to souch a good CD since the relese of the "Passion of the Christ" soundtrack.
That is what music should be...

THE BEST CD EVER!!!.......2007-01-04

This is the best CD I've ever listened to in my life! Absolutely incredible.

Distinct but lacking.......2006-12-01

'Unearthed' is one of those albums that invigorates initially, but eventually shows its true colors after its artificial guise no longer appears to fool. It's a classic tale of style over substance.

This is pop music, with a twist. Or so it seems. It's not a bad strategy, really, and by and large it's reasonably successful at what it is (not to be confused with what it aspires to be). Combine some modern musical sensibilities (I'd be at a loss to label them specifically) and throw in a theatrical chorus, or strings, to add a level of authenticity to the whole thing. To their credit, they even sprinkle us with a few other obscure instruments, again adding to the flavor and relative distinctness the album displays. Pretty neat, right? Sure -- if only that impression lasted. The downfall of the music, then, originates out of the realization that it's heftily elementary for the majority of its length (it not -- all -- of it); both in terms of melody and general orchestration, the dynamic appearance resting on the surface melts away fast. Don't try to bamboozle (some of) us with your "distinguished" demeanor. Normally, I wouldn't have too much a problem with something attempting to appear more than it is, but E.S. Posthumus just seem too self-indulgent and righteous -- unjustly so.

The first track here sums up the largest problem here -- redundancy. Yes, I do yearn for a bit more complexity in my music, but again, this --is-- pop, and I'll openly admit that I adore a huge amount of pop amongst the vast array of its spectrum. What I don't enjoy is hearing something over and over and over, within a SINGLE song, let alone all the songs on the album. These guys' just don't have many ideas -- which is seemingly why they attempt to mask the fact with overbearing bombast. The first song repeats the first two minutes two times, with almost no variation after that two minute mark, and this approach can't even begin to justify their shallower nature. It almost seems strangely humbling, because while their use of more exotic elements is deceptive, they don't even try to hide the vacuousness of their musical ideas; it seems like they don't give a rats behind about their uncreative tendency, as it's so glaringly noticeable in structure or musicality, as if they just sort of said "oh well" and let it effortlessly fly. Again, all of the tracks bear this problem -- some to a lesser to degree than others -- and while they write some fetching melodies, they're simply not good enough to provide a song with a strong base, not to mention having to hear most of them three or so times within a single track makes them more irritating than they really are.

I don't mean to sound so harsh, because 'Unearthed' would be a welcome addition to most people out there (if only they knew it existed), and despite mildly trivializing the more filmic aspects it employs, it would at least expose them to a fairly half-baked presentation of these types of music. It may be pop, but amongst its pretty substantial problems, it's at least peculiar and reasonably passionate pop, even if it thinks it's more than that. That's worth something.

Unearted in unbelievable.......2006-11-10

Wonderful album designed for the cinema, and it comes to no suprise that almost every track on this album has been used in several movies. E.S. Posthumus use great samples and beutifully mix them in with their string scores.

.. As it should be.......2006-07-11

This is music as it should be... but sometimes i am glad it isn't. for if this became "popular" it would devalue the word, Music. thank you E.S. Posthumus for your contribution to a greater art.

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Rare soul music gems from the vaults of Atlantic Records.
Not exceptional, but.........

Atlantic Unearthed: Soul Sisters
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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His Hands

ASIN: B000FA57QW
Release Date: 2006-06-20

Tracks:

My Way -- Aretha Franklin
It's Growing -- Margie Joseph
(1-2-3-4-5-6-7) Count The Days -- Patti LaBelle & The Blue Belles
Please Little Angel -- Doris Troy
Hands Off My Baby -- Mary Wells
My Best Friend's Man -- Dee Dee Sharp
Rescue Me -- Dee Dee Warwick
What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted -- Baby Washington
Full Time Woman -- Irma Thomas
I Got To Love Somebody's Baby -- Judy Clay
Cheater Man -- Esther Phillips
What A Man -- Laura Lee
Ain't Nothing Gonna Change Me -- The Sweet Inspirations
It Ain't Who You Know -- Jackie Moore
I Ain't that Easy To Lose -- Bettye Swann
Thankful For What I Got -- Barbara Lewis

Album Description

The golden era of American soul music in the 1960s and early `70s is synonymous with the classic soul sides produced by an array of legendary performers for Atlantic Records during that momentous musical time. And, beyond all the immortal soul and R&B hits and top charting singles the label released over the years, there are treasure-filled vaults of tapes storing countless more historic recordings by a host of remarkable talents. Compiled by soul music historian David Nathan, this new collection gathers rarities—many previously unreleased—unearthed from the venerable Atlantic Records archives featuring stellar soul sisters who are among the genre's all-time greatest.

Customer Reviews:

Rare soul music gems from the vaults of Atlantic Records........2007-05-04

Atlantic Records was one of the country's leading record companies in rhythm & blues and soul music. Here, in collaboration with Rhino Records, 16 rare tunes are presented froim artists like Aretha Franklin, Barbara Lewis, Margie Joseph, Doris Troy, The Sweet Inspirations, Jackie Moore, plus some rarely heard artists as well. Some of these songs have never made it past being only released on the original 45, and others have never been heard before, period. These songs come from about 1964-1973; one of the last of the golden ages at Atlantic. This disc runs about 50 minutes, but is very enjoyable. Definitely worth hearing, because it's not something you'd hear every day. One listen to the whole thing, and you'd be asking why some of these songs never saw the light of day again...until now!

Aretha Franklin: My Way
Why this was only issued overseas is anybody's guess. She wasn't trying to put Frank Sinatra to shame; just her own personal take on it...and a mighty dang good one!

Margie Joseph: It's Growing
A nice, easy-tempoed drum and bass-laiden cover of an early Temptations' record. She adds a cool touch too it with her silky-smooth voice.

Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells: Count the Days
A solid track; could have been a great hit because it sounds like it had some potential. The bells and piano at the beginning set the stage before the bass and drums come in with a solid groove.

Doris Troy: Please Little Angel
"Just One Look" wasn't all. This cute-sounding number is quite enjoyable. Very dated, I must say; has a good '60s feel to it.

Mary Wells: Hands Off My Baby
Mary Wells after Motown continued to sing and be around Motown-like material. Somehow it just didn't quite cut it with her at Atlantic. This would have made a nice hit for her; love the congas and vibes at the beginning.

Dee Dee Sharp: My Best Friend's Man
Even Miss "Mashed Potato Time" got to work with Atlantic. In this sentimental-sounding track, you can't help but have pity on her.

Dee Dee Warwick: Rescue Me
This cover of the Fontella Bass classic has a great rhythmic drive too it, but somehow that same energy just isn't there. It sounds good in its own respect, but isn't quite the same.

Baby Washington: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
This cover, on the other hand, rivals Jimmy Ruffin's original closely. She has a good contralto tone.

Irma Thomas: Full Time Woman
The melody felt like it existed forever; a real poignant-sounding ballad.

Judy Clay: I've Got To Love Somebody's Baby
It sounds like something you'd hear in one of those late-night dimly lit blues clubs. Johnnie Taylor originally did it at Stax some years before; exquisite cover.

Esther Phillips: Cheater Man
Definitely, could have been a huge hit. Esther's nasally voice, a rock solid groove and some great lyrics made a perfect combination. The producrs on this track are the same ones who worked with the blue-eyed soul group, the Box
Tops.

Laura Lee: What A Man
It has a lost classic touch to it. The horn section and backing vocals reflect that. Laura Lee was a gospel singer, and she carries that over fully in this upbeat number.

The Sweet Inspirations: Ain't Nothing Gonna Change Me
This is every bit of a gospel-like number. Everything they do in here is so cool from singing in unison to the call and response with the lead singer. Very righteous!

Jackie Moore: It Ain't Who You Know
Listen to the first few notes that Jackie sings, and wonder where else you've heard a similar sounding melody. A great, easy to listen to number. Backing vocals are silky-smooth.

Bettye Swann: I Ain't That Easy To Lose
Perhaps a perfectly produced and orchestrated record. From the wah-wah guitar to the rapid-fire drums to the added effects with the woodwinds and strings and to the call and response backing vocals at the chorus with Bettye's mellow voice.

Barbara Lewis: Thankful For What I Got
It's just how you will feel after absorbing these lost treasures. This track has an easy yet bouncy swing to it, and the backing vocals are fantastic sounding at the end of the chorus when they're basically saying "Ditto what Barbara says."

This compilation, along with the "Soul Brothers" volume, makes a great addition to any soul music lover's library.

Not exceptional, but................2006-09-24

Once again, Atlantic Records opens its archives for some good little-known soul, selected by Brit Soul expert Dave Nathan.

Most of this is really not that hot, but there are two really wonderful tunes from two legends of the genre. Aretha Franklin putting her stamp on Sinatra's "My Way" and Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells truly beautuful "1-2-3-4-5-6-7 Count The Days." I'm not even a big fan of Patti Labelle and I can not let this song spin on my CD player just once at a time!

But other than that, buy a good used copy of this CD.

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Rare soul music gems from the vaults of Atlantic Records.
Mixed bag with some good stuff

Atlantic Unearthed: Soul Brothers
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FA57QM
Release Date: 2006-06-20

Tracks:

Can't Stop A Man In Love -- Wilson Pickett
How Does It Feel -- Bobby Womack
You Left The Water Running -- Sam & Dave
Rome (Wasn't Built In A Day) -- Arthur Conley
Book Of Memories -- Percy Wiggins
That's How It Feels -- The Soul Clan
I Love You More Than Words Can Say -- Otis Redding
Baby, Baby, Baby -- Percy Sledge
Hold On -- James Carr
Pouring Water On A Drowning Man -- Otis Clay
Lovebones -- Mighty Sam
The Love Of My Woman -- Darrell Banks
Coldest Days Of My Life -- Walter Jackson
Whiter Shade Of Pale -- R.B. Greaves
Change With The Seasons -- Carl Hall
What A Woman Really Means -- Donny Hathaway

Album Description

The golden era of American soul music in the `60s and early `70s is synonymous with the classic soul sides produced by an array of legendary performers for Atlantic Records during that momentous musical time. And, beyond all the immortal soul and R&B hits and top charting singles the label released over the years, there are treasure-filled vaults of tapes storing countless more historic recordings by a host of remarkable talents. Compiled by soul music historian David Nathan, this new collection gathers rarities—many previously unissued—literally unearthed from the venerable Atlantic Records archives featuring soul men who are among the genre's all-time greatest.

Customer Reviews:

Rare soul music gems from the vaults of Atlantic Records........2007-04-30

Atlantic Records was one of the country's leading record companies in rhythm & blues and soul music. Here, in collaboration with Rhino Records, 16 rare tunes are presented froim artists like Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Percy Sledge, Donny Hathaway, Arthur Conley, plus some rarely heard artists as well. Some of these songs have never made it past being only released on the original 45, and others have never been heard before, period. These songs come from about 1967-1974; one of the last of the golden ages at Atlantic. This disc runs about 50 minutes, but is very enjoyable. Definitely worth hearing, because it's not something you'd hear every day. One listen to the whole thing, and you'd be asking why some of these songs never saw the light of day again...until now!

Wilson Pickett: Can't Stop a Man In Love
Lots of energy and a good beat in this one. The background vocalists are good.

Bobby Womack: How Does It Feel
The organ and bass make this song; good beat to it.

Sam & Dave: You Left the Water Running
Good funky stuff from these guys; great drumbeat.

Arthur Conley: Rome Wasn't Built In A Day
Seminal track featuring a sharp horn line at the beginning and near the end of the song.

Percy Wiggins: Book of Memories
This would have been a good hit; nice easy soul ballad with a very audible classic sounding bass line.

The Soul Clan: That's How It Feels
Dynamite soul talents Arthur Conley, Ben E. King, Solomon Burke, Don Covay and Joe Tex team up to deliver this very heartfelt song.

Otis Redding: I Love You More Than Words Can Say
What's a soul collection without Big O? There'd be something wrong with any woman who can't feel this guy's heartwrenching plea.

Percy Sledge: Baby, Baby, Baby
Percy does a beautiful job with this organ-drenched rendition of the Aretha Franklin ballad. It features a good horn part in place of the backing vocals.

James Carr: Hold On
His only Atlantic single is a moderate tempo ballad that is as every bit as touching.

Otis Clay: Pouring Water on a Drowning Man
Have mercy! This guy's telling it like it is; passionate soulful performance on this one.

Mighty Sam: Lovebones
Still has that Johnnie Taylor spirit about it. Great organ parts and solos. Listen as he compliments his fellow Atlantic artists near the end.

Darrell Banks: The Love of My Woman
Confident sounding uptempo number from thsi rarely heard artist.

Walter Jackson: Coldest Days of My Life:
Beautiful slow, soul ballad that features a great bass guitar part especially during the chorus part. Love how the backing vocals spice up this song well.

R.B. Greaves: Whiter Shade of Pale
Neat B Major-keyed rendition of this classic song featuring a terrific organ part and backing vocals.

Carl Hall: Change With the Seasons.
Can this guy belt it out! As ultra-soulful as it get can possibly get.

Donny Hathaway: What A Woman Really Means
Sounds very modern and really way ahead of its time. Listen to Donny's vocal stylings and how the male backing vocals sound and you'll know.

Be sure to check out the "Soul Sisters" volume as well. For fans of classic soul, it's a must!

Mixed bag with some good stuff.......2006-09-24

I'm usually a big fan of underground, little-known soul that didn't get the airplay it deserved the first time around. I would recommend at least listening to this one before buying.

Much of this is just okay, but there are a few exceptional tunes. The unreleased "What a Woman Really Means" by the legendary Donny Hathaway makes you wonder why this was not released to the public the first time around. The Soul Clan (Arthur Conely, Don Covay, Joe tex, Ben. E. King, and Solomon Burke), the rare R&b Supergroup, appear in one of their only two recordings "That's How It Feels," as each takes their turn singing the saddest stories they could think of (their other release, the more upbeat "Soul Meeting," appears on Rhino's Solomon Burke collection).

James Carr, another undeground legend, appears in one tune, and an amazingly unknown Carl Hall sings a fantastic number that never appears on "oldies" stations, as is the case with Percy Sledge's "Baby Baby baby." Why? I don't know, but at least you can buy this stuff here.

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The best honky tonk CD
Honky Tonk is Alive and Well
Great Honky Tonk
A Superb Debut CD

Honky Tonk Revival
Miss Leslie and Her Juke-Jointers
Manufacturer: Zero Label Records
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Honky Tonk Gal

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The best honky tonk CD .......2006-11-07

MIss Leslie and Her Juke-Jointers have put out the best honky tonk CD any fan of real country music could want. Full of honky tonk piano, fiddles, steel, and great lyrics, this CD is absolutely amazing. Forget the trash Nashville puts out that it calls country. This is the real thing: good old-fashioned, stone-cold, 100%, hard-core country.

Honky Tonk is Alive and Well.......2006-01-21

This is one of the stongest REAL Country Cds that I have heard in a long time. The sound and feel of Patsy Cline and other classic country greats are on every tune. I can't wait for the next record.

Great Honky Tonk.......2005-11-10

This Honky Tonk at it's finest. Country music needs more artists like Miss Leslie and fewer of the pop wannabees parading around as country musicians.

A Superb Debut CD.......2005-09-17

Today I received a superb debut cd by Miss Leslie & the Juke-Jointers. In these days of bad 70's rock passing as Real Country Music it is refreshing to hear a young Country Singer who sings Country the way God, Hank Williams Sr, Lefty Frizzell and Patsy Cline intended it to be sung. Miss Leslie is backed by an outstanding band that plays Honky Tonk with an authenic hardwood sound not often heard today. She does a great job on the George Jones Classic "Talk to Me Lonesome Heart". Other superb tracks include "Honky Tonk No More, "Heavy On The Lonesome", "Honky Tonk Gal", and I'll Be Gone Tonight". The only complaint I have about this cd is it only had 13 tracks instead of thirty!

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SOLID AMERICAN METAL
Unearthed sent me to the moon!
Y & T from the days of contender, not pretender!
Another surprising collection of could-have-been hits
Good not quite as good as Vol 1, however

UnEarthed Vol. 2
Y&T
Manufacturer: Meanstreak Music Co.
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Release Date: 2004-11-05

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Get Tough
Showdown
Love Has No Cure
Help Me Hear Me
New Kid In Town
Long Time Coming
Dance Dance Dance
Crazy Make Love
Over Under
Hands of Time (acoustic)
Bad Bad Girls
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Album Description

UnEarthed, Volume 2--the second in Y&T's UnEarthed series--continues with another treasure chest of new, classic-era Y&T songs. This 2nd collection contains previously unreleased material from the actual original demos and recordings from 1974 through 1989. The fans asked us to dust off these unheard recordings, and here's another round--rough, with all the warts (and magic) expected from a demo recording. Locked away in the Y&T vaults over the past three decades, now these gems are available in consecutive volumes for fans to treasure. The treasure hunt continues!

Customer Reviews:

SOLID AMERICAN METAL.......2005-11-20

either . vol. 1 or vol. 2. are worthy purchases. the cds kick ass from beginning to end. 1 of the bands that got me into Metal music in the 1st place. thanks guys

UP THE IRONS

Unearthed sent me to the moon!.......2005-07-22

Y&T Rocks! I can't believe how good this is! Some of these
songs should've been hits! I feel like I bought a brand
new album or a greatest hits package. Most demos bands
release are not good but not this one. Songs like Crazy
Make Love, Over Under and Showdown are some of the best
songs they ever wrote. If your tired of all the garbage
out there and have no new music to listen to, you need
to hear this and feel good that there is still good hard
rock out there. Thanks to Y&T for keeping rock alive!!!!

Y & T from the days of contender, not pretender!.......2005-05-06

Earthshaker
Black Tiger
Meanstreak
Y & T was such a great band on those releases and maybe even up to Down for the Count, but somewhere, this band truly lost it's way. Listen to the CD "Contagious" and besides the title cut, each song is structured to mirror a "hit" from another band such as Def Lep, G 'n' R, etc. The fact was the guys stopped writing great songs and tried to write the next hit, trying so hard that they lost what made them great in the first place. Every Y & T fan wanted the "10" record to be sooo good but we all know how bad that was. This is a collection of mostly rockers that makes Contagious and the 10 record so weak that if this collection was released instead of either of those, Y & T would not have left in the first place. Not every song is a winner here such as "Crazy make Love", a song that sounds more than just a bit like 2 different Whitesnake songs combined bringing my point crystal clear. The year is 2005 and these songs are at least 17 years old if not older but still sound very fresh today. We need this collection to bring some class back to the hard rock and heavy metal scene. Thanks Dave and company for releasing this and the other volume. It is great to here you again and I just wish most of these would have seen the light of day when they were recorded but better late than never. Now come out to Pittsburgh and play a show. Last time I saw you, you guys opened up for Motley Crue. Say What!

Another surprising collection of could-have-been hits.......2005-03-09

The Good
We start off with a few Ronnie Montrose co-penned numbers. "Face to Face" has a wicked guitar riff that's prominent throughout, while "Showdown" is loaded with hard charging rhythms and strong vocals. For the third Montrose ditty, we have an 80s rock cliché alert: A song that uses a popular idiom for its title, "Ashes to Ashes". "Love Has No Cure" was written originally for the Contagious album, it has a cool electronic guitar riff that mixes well with Meniketti's powerful melodic vocals. Dave admits in the liner notes that he pretty much ripped off two sources for the bluesy ballad "Help Me Hear Me". The lyrics were taken from a poem by an anonymous author that he read in school, while the music was `borrowed' from Deep Purple's "Gypsy". Chugga-chugga riffing controls the feel of "New Kid in Town". It's the proverbial anthem for the outsider in a new environment. For such a great build up, the chorus is kind of weak musically. The solo is quite impressive though.

"Long Time Coming" is a demo that shares the same verse as "Cold Day in Hell", which appeared on 1995's Musically Incorrect. Another track they may sound familiar is Dance Dance Dance. This one had several name changes apparently. It appeared on 1987's Contagious as L.A. Rocks because its second title "Boys Night Out" was going to be used by Sammy Hagar that same year. Umm...someone had Whitesnake's "Slow & Easy" cranked up in the background when they wrote "Crazy Make Love". Meniketti even delivers a Coverdale style. "Hands of Time" is a powerful and emotional acoustic ballad that appeared on an AIDS charity album originally. The acoustic tones are great. Y & T throws in a dark yet heavy, sexually charged rocker about my favorite type of girls, "Bad Bad Girls".

The Bad
I have to agree with Dave Meniketti when he says in the liner notes that "More" has a lot of quality issues and the chorus is kind of lame.

The Verdict
Another surprising collection of could-have-been hits from the vaults of Y & T

Good not quite as good as Vol 1, however.......2004-12-07

This another collection of unrleased songs from y and t. A couple of them are alternate versions of songs on other cd's released before Dance, Dance, Dance(basically LA Rocks) and an excellent accoustic version of Hands of Time. Most of this cd reminds of Contagious cd. Vol1 has several songs that I don't know how they didn't make to the original albums or cd's...better than songs that made those cd's. This cd has a few but not as many songs in that category. If you like the better stuff off of Contagiuos and Ten then you should like this cd really well.

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ROCKS FRONT TO BACK!
BRILLIANT COLLECTION
Unearthed is a treasure!
Each song on this collection could have easily been a hit
Leave it at the store!!!!!

UnEarthed Vol. 1
Y&T
Manufacturer: Meanstreak Music Co.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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UnEarthed Vol. 2
On The Blue Side
Ten
Open Fire
Meniketti

ASIN: B00015NF9W
Release Date: 2003-12-05

Tracks:

Shout It Out
Wild If I Wanna
Standing In The Fire
In The Name Of Love
Dirty Love
Play By Play
Short Arms
Fast Track
Love Gone Wrong
16 Tons
I Make Believe
Hard Times
Driver
Give Me Rock
Shake Down
Trigger Happy
Rockazoid Rollaroid

Album Description

UnEarthed, Volume 1 delivers a treasure chest of new, classic era Y&T songs--a collection of previously unreleased material from the actual original demos and recordings all the way back from 1974 through 2003. Over the years the fans have asked the band to dust off these unheard recordings--rough, with all the warts (and magic) expected from a demo recording. With nearly 100 tunes locked away in the Y&T vaults over the past three decades, UnEarthed is sure to grow into consecutive volumes for fans to treasure for themselves.

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ROCKS FRONT TO BACK!.......2007-04-29

someone gave this CD a mere 2 stars but I have to disagree. This disc rocks all the way through. Any number of songs here could have been hits. I always loved Y&T's brand of rock. Dave Meniketti is a superb guitarist who knows what rock is all about. And kudos to one one my favorite rock drummers, Leonard Haze, he tears it up here as he usually does. This disc may not be as polished as some of their others but don't let that stop you. I've seen this band twice and let me tell you, they deliver the goods!

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BRILLIANT COLLECTION.......2005-11-21

By these Bay area Blues Metal pioneers. nice to see they are still putting out some quality music for the long time fans . Always thought Y&T were dealt a cruel blow in terms of their timing. The 80's Hair Metal garbage scene totally snuffed out so much of the potential this band had. But before that could happen, they produced 5 absolutely Flawless Heavy Metal Jewels ( First 2 Yesterday and Todays albums, Earthshaker, Black Tiger,Meanstreak)
Not surprising these boys are from the bay area as they sowed the seeds for the Bay area thrash movement that followed about 6 years after their debut album.
Cheers Y&T

Unearthed is a treasure!.......2005-07-26

Wow. I bought vol. 2 first and was blown away. After the
second listen of this I love it. It's awesome. It rocks
just as much. It feels like I have 2 new Y&T albums to
listen to for many years. Still love the older stuff too.
Highly recommended. Get it now!

Each song on this collection could have easily been a hit.......2005-02-20

The Good
Written originally for the Ten album, "Shout It Out" is comparable to any other Y & T song out there. "Wild If I Wanna" is a rock anthem that was written for the movie Out of Bounds. Dave sounds a little like 80s-era Sammy Hagar as he nails the catchy chorus. "In the Name of Love" is an 80s power ballad with a slow build up and a strong chorus. The warm keyboard tones add dimension. Lots of meaty chugga-chugga riffs dominate "Dirty Love". The song's a little silly, but not a crazy as some sexually charges rock songs. "Play by Play" find the group experimenting with funky seventies riffs and grooves. Dave's vocals are a bit more gritty and soulful too. "Short Arms" is about Y & T's manager at the time, but everyone knows someone just as cheap as this guy. The main riff is killer.

AC/DC had "A Whole Lotta Rosie", and Y & T have "16 Tons". The song has been shelved since the Down for the Count album. It's funny as hell: Some like em thin / some like em lean / some like em plump / but this was obscene. Speaking of AC/DC, Y & T were inspired by the group when they toured with them, so they wrote the riff oriented "Shake Down". 80s rock cliché alert (a song with the word rock in it): The anthemic rocker "Give Me Rock" was originally written in 1982, but was finished in 2003 after Y & T got back together. 80s rock cliché alert (a song about a car): "Driver" has fast paced rhythms and guitar licks to boot. "Rockzilla Rollaroid" is Y & T's attempt at `space rock', which was big in the 70s. It's a good thing it didn't work out for them.

The Bad
Nothing

The Verdict
A lot of demos & unreleased collections are usually scraps that only die-hard fans would enjoy, but not UnEarthed Vol. 1. Each song on this collection could have easily been a hit single for the group. This collection is sure to appeal to die hard fans, casual fans, and newcomers alike.

Leave it at the store!!!!!.......2004-06-18

Just one piece of advice to anyone who feels Y&T produced nothing but weak singalong songs after Mean Streak: don't even bother to listen to this one, cause it's very clear why these songs never made it into one of their even weakest releases.....90% of the songs here are so lame they should've stayed 'uncovered'.
Why 2 stars then?? Well, one for the 2 really good tracks on this release and one because no matter what....Y&T will always have a special place in this 37 year old's heart!!

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Favourite Merseybeat Band
alive and well
A beautiful noise, best appreciated at high volume
My uncle was the drummer!

Unearthed
The Undertakers
Manufacturer: Big Beat UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Best of
At Abbey Road: 1963-1966
I Think of You: The Complete Recordings
Is This What You Want?

ASIN: B0000004EW
Release Date: 2004-12-27

Tracks:

(Do The) Mashed Potatoes
Everybody Loves A Lover
Money (That's What I Want)
What About Us
Just A Little Bit
Stupidity
If You Don't Come Back
Think
Be My Little Girl
She Said Yeah
I Need Your Lovin'
Tell Me What You're Gonna Do
Tricky Dicky
Irresistible You
Love Is A Swingin' Thing
Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!
You're So Fine And Sweet
Leave My Kitten Alone
Watch Your Step
Throw Your Love Away Girl
I Fell In Love (For The Very First Time)

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Favourite Merseybeat Band.......2006-03-09

The Undertakers my favourite Merseybeat band. Mashed potato an all time favourite taken to new hights with the incredible voice of lead singer Jackie Lomax. Great sax playing too.I used to watch these guys play in The Cavern Club back in 63 they where so good.
Not all the tracks are classic but highly recommended for any Merseybeat fans

alive and well.......2005-06-22

Jackie will be appearing at the Bowlful of Blues this August,2005 in Ojai, California. He is a local resident but Robben Ford takes the top spot.

Many U.S. Beatles fans know him for his version of George's
Sour Milk Sea, a White Album era Apple release. This excellent release of earlier material completes that picture.

A beautiful noise, best appreciated at high volume.......2001-08-27

Jackie Lomax is a long-lost/never found gem. One of the best white R&B/soul voices to have come out of the sixties and seventies, he was unappreciated at the time and unheard of today and what a shame that is for lovers of great blues/soul/pop music. He started out as the lead vocalist and bass-player in the Undertakers, the rockingest, stompingest live act to come out of Liverpool (and that includes the Beatles). They were signed to Pye Records at the height of Merseybeat but were mismanaged and badly advised, especially in relation to which tracks would best represent them on singles: all those singles are here, and apart from JUST A LITTLE BIT, their only chart entry, every B-side is stronger than the A-sides foisted upon them by their record label. They failed to make any commercial impact and after a spell in America they split up. In addition to the eight sides issued as singles by Pye and both sides of their only US single, this CD contains an album's-worth of material recorded in 1965 but never released until UNEARTHED. British R&B, pop, prototype Freakbeat, whatever category the tracks might fall into, it's a beautiful noise and best appreciated at high volume. Wonderful stuff.

My uncle was the drummer!.......1999-04-08

Bugs Pemberton was the drummer in The Undertakers and also played with many other bands including Uriah Heap and Nikki Barclay.

The Undertakers epitomise the Merseybeats and in the opinion of a lot of people, were up there with The Beatles.

Tracks:

With Apache Blood
Beyond Anger
Too Far Gone
Pint Of Love
Seek The Truth
Thought Of Misconception
In A Bit Of Jam
Blindside
After The Storm
Closure
Chapter 9

Customer Reviews:

Tough!.......2007-04-18

If you like Hidden Hand, Pentagram, etc., this is for you.
Don't even think about it twice, this is a great album, start
to finish. Gets better every time it spins. Seriously
great band.

Doom or be doomed!.......2001-01-16

Wow, I really like this. I reminds me so much of Black Sabbath, especially the guitar tone. Listen to this if you enjoy real doom metal.

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Unearthed

Manufacturer: Musea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000KHYOSW
Release Date: 2007-02-06

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