Heavy Soul: The Anthology [Import]

heavy soul: the anthology [import]

Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. Banstead
2. Winter
3. Broken Wings
4. Friday the 13th
5. Tomorrow Night
6. Nobody Else
7. Devil's Answer
8. Sleeping for Years
9. Death Walks Behind You
10. Breakthrough
See all 14 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Head in the Sky
2. Rock
3. Close Your Eyes
4. Time Take My Life
5. Stand By Me
6. Breathless
7. People You Can't Trust
8. Can't Find a Reason
9. Save Me
10. Ear in the Snow
See all 16 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
2 CD set for a low price featuring 25 tracks including 'Devil's Answer', 'Loose Your Mind', 'Start To Live' and a alternate version of 'End Of The Day'.

Anthology: Atomic Rooster,Atomic Rooster,Castle,Rock,Rock/Pop

Heavy Soul: The Anthology [Import]
Heavy Soul: The Anthology (Best Of)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Not my Devil's Answer
  • Atomic Crap
  • caiman.com-atomic rooster anthology
  • It's Atomic Not Iron And Rooster Not Kitten
 Heavy Soul: The Anthology (Best Of)
Atomic Rooster
Manufacturer: Double Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005QX68
Release Date: 2002-01-08

Tracks:

  1. Banstead
  2. Winter
  3. Broken Wings
  4. Friday the 13th
  5. Tomorrow Night
  6. Nobody Else
  7. Devil's Answer
  8. Sleeping for Years
  9. Death Walks Behind You
  10. Breakthrough
  11. Break the Ice
  12. Black Snake
  13. Price
  14. Decision/Indecision

Tracks:

  1. Head in the Sky
  2. Rock
  3. Close Your Eyes
  4. Time Take My Life
  5. Stand By Me
  6. Breathless
  7. People You Can't Trust
  8. Can't Find a Reason
  9. Save Me
  10. Ear in the Snow
  11. Never to Lose
  12. Take One Toke
  13. All Across the Country
  14. Moods
  15. Tell Your Story [*]
  16. O.D. [*]

Album Description

UK compilation for the British progressive-rock group. 30 tracks re-mastered from the original tapes, housed in a slipcase with 16 page booklet & sleeve notes from Atomic Rooster expert Colin Harper. 2001.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not my Devil's Answer.......2006-04-05

American buyers beware: The version of The Devil's Answer on this compilation is the UK single version. In between the release of the UK single and the release of the US version the original vocalist left the band and so the vocal was redone (by the replacement singer, an octave higher and in a somewhat different style), and the two versions sound very different as a result. Given that there was room on this 2-CD anthology for both versions (without having to cut any other track), it's a real shame (from an American buyer's standpoint) that the US version wasn't included.

1 out of 5 stars Atomic Crap.......2005-10-20

These guys suck. I used to think that any number of cheesy 80's metal bands were the inspiration for Spinal Tap, but Atomic Rooster predated them all. Don't waste your money on this garbage - if you're looking for some good, relatively obscure blues based rock, go dig up some Blue Cheer albums.

5 out of 5 stars caiman.com-atomic rooster anthology.......2005-10-01

fantastic purchase.never been disappointed with a caiman purchase yet,in fact i always try to purchase from caiman first even if price slightly higher because i know i'm going to get exactly what is advertised.

5 out of 5 stars It's Atomic Not Iron And Rooster Not Kitten.......2004-07-10

A near-definitive comp covering the first four years (five albums) of this intriguing and often misunderstood band and the late Vincent Crane. Every album gets at least 5 tracks, and one (IN HEARING OF) is presented in its entirety, minus one track. That alone is amazing enough, but what's even better is that the selection is representative enough so that this is all you might ever really need of the Rooster. If you're at all curious about the band (or, more properly, bands - - the personnel wavered constantly with Crane the Fripp-like mentor and only constant) do yourself a favor and pick this up. It might pique your curiosity even further, and all of the albums are worth your time. It's also mostly chronological, which makes for an interesting listen. Also, a few non-LP tracks (the great 'Devil's Answer' single included) are thrown in to liven things up as well. The early Rooster was mostly heavy, curiously jazz-tinged riff-rock with lots of organ and piano. Tracks like the archetypically heavy 'Death Walks Behind You' and the utterly haunting 'Nobody Else' (an interesting take on isolation) are standouts. By the time Chris Farlowe took over the vocal chores on the fourth LP MADE IN ENGLAND Crane had steered the sound toward a more soulful soft-funk format (the vocals had always leaned that way anyway) to which Farlowe was perfectly suited, fresh as he was from the ashes of Colosseum. His faux-testifying introduction to the intense, piano-driven 'Breathless' is hilarious. Most fans of the early Rooster scorn the later stuff; personally I like it all and find later tracks like the sweeping 'Can't Find A Reason' and the lovely instrumental 'Moods' quite enchanting. Atomic Rooster were analogous to King Crimson in some respects, not the least of which was Crane's continually evolving musical direction. A great collection from a fondly-remembered and missed man and his bands.
Heavy Soul: The Anthology
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Good compilation for fans and newbies alike...
  • Atomic Rooster - 'Heavy Soul: The Anthology' (Castle) 2-CD
  • Terrific introduction
  • Not Just Any Ordinary Chicken!
 Heavy Soul: The Anthology
Atomic Rooster
Manufacturer: Sbme Castle Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005UKLZ
Release Date: 2002-01-22

Tracks:

  1. Banstead
  2. Winter
  3. Broken Wings
  4. Friday 13th
  5. Tomorrow Night
  6. Nobody Else
  7. The Devil's Answer
  8. Sleeping for Years
  9. Death Walks Behind You
  10. Breakthrough
  11. Break the Ice
  12. Black Snake
  13. The Price
  14. Decision/Indecision

Tracks:

  1. Head in the Sky
  2. The Rock
  3. Close Your Eyes
  4. Time Take My Life
  5. Stand by Me
  6. Breathless
  7. People You Can't Trust
  8. Can't Find a Reason
  9. Save Me
  10. Ear in the Snow
  11. Never to Lose
  12. Take One Joke
  13. All Across the County
  14. Moods
  15. Tell Your Story - Vincent Crane
  16. O.D. - Vincent Crane

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good compilation for fans and newbies alike..........2007-02-16

Vincent Crane maintained a strong and consistent musical vision throughout the life of Atomic Rooster. Heavy Soul brings it all together in a less than exhaustive but substantial collection of their best material. If you're anything beyond a casual fan, chances are you own at least a few Atomic Rooster albums and more likely their entire catalog. A collection like this may seem redundant since it doesn't include any rarities or bonus tracks. Just the same, it's a well rounded perspective that works well on its own and is an excellent primer for the uninitiated.

4 out of 5 stars Atomic Rooster - 'Heavy Soul: The Anthology' (Castle) 2-CD.......2007-02-08

I've seen this item in retail stores before. As I took a look at the thirty tracks featured on this 2-CD title, I noticed that 'Heavy Soul' didn't include the usual songs that most Atomic Rooster compilations do have. No wonder I didn't immediately recognize many of these songs. This 2-CD pressing features four (4) tunes from Rooster's first five (5) lp's, 1970-1973. It was good to hear the heavy hitters, like "Winter", the almost sinister "Friday The 13th", the rocking "Tomorrow Night", "Death Walks Behind You", "Head In The Sky", "Time Take My Life" and "Can't Find A Reason" once again. Heard that some label put out a DVD or two of this under-appreciated UK heavy rock entity.

5 out of 5 stars Terrific introduction.......2002-04-18

This 2 cd set is indeed a great introduction to the dark, brooding soul-rock of Atomic Rooster. But it is not definitive, as there are no tracks to represent the Rooster's final two '80's albums. Still, this is a finger-licking- good feast. Every song just demands your undivided attention and rewards it. Atomic Rooster was not a band that set the world on fire although they cultivated a rabid fan base; that is because their music simply wasn't very commercial. But, eighteen years following the final breakup and thirteen years following the tragic demise of leader Vincent Crane the fans are still there. That should tell you something. This is the best place to start out with the Rooster; then track down a copy of their brilliant final album, "Headline News". Go from there of course, but thats really all you absolutely need.

4 out of 5 stars Not Just Any Ordinary Chicken!.......2002-02-23

Atomic Rooster was the brainchild of former Crazy World of Arthur Brown keyboardist Vincent Crane. This 2 cd anthology summarizes the first 5 albums of the band before they broke up the first time. Vincent Crane was tormented by psychological problems throughout his existence. He had a number of breakdowns and spent time in mental hospitals. He eventually took his own life on St. Valentine's Day 1989. His music however will live on through "Heavy Soul".

The band was formed as a trio in 1969 with Crane on keyboards, Nick Graham on bass/vocals and the great Carl Palmer (later of ELP) on drums. This line up lasted for just the first album before Palmer bolted for Emerson Lake And Palmer. It also foreshadowed the tendency of band personnel to change quite often. The best known edition of the band (which reunited numerous times later) featured John Du Cann on guitar and vocals and Paul Hammond on drums. The music on their first 3 albums was occult based heavy/progressive rock. The band at this point sounded a little like Black Sabbath crossed with Uriah Heep. This period is featured on the first disk and second two tracks of the second disk of this set. This was arguably Crane's finest work. Tracks such as "Death Walks Behind You" and "Friday The 13th" provide a clue about the band's dark stance. Their two best known tracks from this period are "Tomorrow Night" and "The Devil's Answer" which are included herein. Crane takes a rare lead vocal on the eerie "Black Snake". Crane's depressed mental state comes across in tunes like "Banstead" and "Winter". The last song included from this period the instrumental "The Rock" highlights Crane's organ playing while providing a transition to the more funky and soulful direction the band would take on their next two albums. After their third album "In Hearing Of" Vincent Crane fired the entire band and elected to take the music in a different direction. British R&B singer Chris Farlowe was enlisted as vocalist. The best known track from this period is "Stand By" which was released as a single. Other interesting tracks from this time include "Moods" and "Ear In The Snow". After the unsuccessful fifth album "Nice 'n' Greasy" Crane disbanded Atomic Rooster. The moniker would later be revived numerous times by Crane between work with Arthur Brown and a stint with Dexy's Midnight Runners. Crane's style on organ while not as bombastic as Keith Emerson's is both impressive and intriguing.

The biggest complaint I have is that not all 80 minutes of the disks were utilized. In addition a few of my favorite songs such as the great instrumentals "Vug" and "A Spoonful Of Bromide Helps The Pulse Rate Go Down" along with "I Can't Take No More" and the great non lp b side "Play The Game" from the classic period were not included. Also Crane's return to the occult "In Satan's Name" was not included on the second disk from the later period. The booklet contains an informative history of the band and traces Crane's downfall. Those who like heavy keyboard dominated progressive rock will find this set pleasing. If you enjoy this set buy the "Resurrection" boxed set as well. It contains the band's first three albums from the classic period remastered with bonus tracks.
Heavy Soul: The Anthology
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Heavy Soul: The Anthology
    Atomic Rooster
    Manufacturer: Castle Us
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B00077F8DU
    Release Date: 2006-01-02

    Tracks:

    1. Banstead
    2. Winter
    3. Broken Wings
    4. Friday the 13th
    5. Tomorrow Night
    6. Nobody Else
    7. Devil's Answer
    8. Sleeping for Years
    9. Death Walks Behind You
    10. Breakthrough
    11. Break the Ice
    12. Black Snake
    13. Price
    14. Decision/Indecision

    Tracks:

    1. Head in the Sky
    2. Rock
    3. Close Your Eyes
    4. Time Takes My Life
    5. Stand By Me
    6. Breathless
    7. People You Can't Trust
    8. Can't Find a Reason
    9. Save Me
    10. Ear in the Snow
    11. Never to Lose
    12. Take One Toke
    13. All Across the Country
    14. Moods

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