Excellent original RHS material
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One from the vaults....a must have for serious collectors. Contains many superb quality photos from the original London stage play, including costume detail, makeup detail, characterization and  descriptive narrative. It has a lot of details useful for stage-accurate costume reproductions. Also contains in-depth early RHS history in scrap-book form. Truly engaging. Must see to appreciate. Worth every penny!

Review by A Regular Frankie Fan of more than 30 years.

A CAUTION: though Amazon indicates this book is a hardcover, my information is that it may be only available in a tradeback softcover. Contact the seller to avoid disappointment.
328517
Steve Justa's definitely an original.  I respect the contributions that he's made to the iron game over the years.  Rock, Iron, Steel has some great material in it.

This, though...

High Plains, Heavy Metal, is best understood as a love letter from Bud Jeffries to Justa.  It would make a fine series of (somewhat unhinged) blog posts.  It doesn't need to be a book.
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This is 24 tracks, just under 68 minutes playing time, of classic R&B by Rosco Gordon, recorded for the RPM label in 1951-53.

This reissue is on the UK reissue label Ace Records which typically puts out good quality material. This is no exception; the re-mastered sound is good.

If you like early 1950s R&B, this one is well worth your attention.
1400393
Great collection of original material of the samurai ronin rabbit. The hardcover signed/numbered editions can go for a fortune. They are low numbered and not many shops picked them up when they first came out. Stan Sakai is a genius! The samurai rabbit is now 30+ years old, see why he has continued to be so popular! Is it as artsy as Maus or Watchmen, no, but a solid story with attention to detail and historical accuracy when possible. Highly recommended!
2276637
After looking for the original for a yearly mix tape I make for my annual get together with my high school buddies, I found these English guys' version and was very happy with it. I don't think anyone even knew it wss a remake. The Mad Lads did a wonderful job on a fun song.
3949490
this may be a simple re do of the red zero with a few new pieces, but it surpasses it in style and uniqueness. must buy.
4806153
Another gem from Hindsight, this features 22 transcription recordings by Russ Morgan. My guess is these are Lang-Worth or Standard Transcriptions, or a combination of the two. These recordings were made specifically for radio broadcast, and are not Decca or Brunswick label records.

The tracks include some variations on Russ' signature hits, obscure Tin Pan Alley tunes, and Hit Parade favorites. Recording dates are not included, but the songs themselves were popular between 1937-1941.

The overall quality is EXCELLENT! Even if an individual song is less than memorable, the sound quality is first-rate, often surpassing what was available with typical 78 rpm equipment. A case in point: during the trumpet solo in COULD BE, you can hear the excellent guitar backup.

The collection provides a good introduction to the somewhat underrated Russ Morgan Orchestra (one of my personal favorites, so I must admit to some prejudice). Morgan was a skilled arranger, and led a dance band with an outstanding string section.
2175637
This CD is excellent. It has recordings of all the songs from Rocky Horror, but exactly as it says-minus the lead vocals. The music is exactly the same as on the soundtrack/ in the movie, not some cheesy cheap midi sound. The lyrics are included in the book inside the case, to help out virgins to the songs. However, some of the choruses are not repeated, etc, which may be confusing to some, but anyone with half a brain can figure it out. I'm really pleased with this product because the quality of the music (and background singers) was far better than I thought it would be. Definitely worth the money if you enjoy singing along to your RHPS soundtrack.

However, some people have been lead to believe this is a karaoke CD, which it definitely is not. It will not display lyrics should you try and use it for this purpose. I'd just like to point out to all of those people that nowhere on the CD description does it say karaoke. Nowhere. However, I'm sure if you end up buying this CD, then you're probably already a fan and don't need the lyrics :D

Specifically, Time Warp and Science Fiction are my favorites on this CD. But like I said, all of the song sound great, and that I cannot stress enough. It can be a little confusing knowing where to begin in some parts, but it fits the original soundtrack so closely that you only hae to listen to it a few times before figuring it out. Wonderful, fantastic, and full of absolute pleasure!
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QUALITY ALL AROUND AND IT REPRESENT THE ORIGINAL VERY WELL.
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The Rubinoos first "Odds 'n' Sods" volume (complemented by the follow-up "Garage Sale" release) collects studio demos from 1980-81 for a never-to-be-released third album. With bassist and vocalist Al Chan replacing original member Royse Ader, the Rubes sound as crisp and exuberant as ever. Tommy Dunbar's songs (he wrote or co-wrote all except "It's a Shame") are insanely hummable, with infectious melodies and sing-along harmonies; this is easily as good a collection of originals as those found on the band's first two albums.
Jon Rubin's vocals soar as beautifully as ever, and he yields the spotlight now and again for effective leads by Tommy and Al. Though these are only demos, the harmonies are intricate and sharply sung. The finish of the recordings adds a slight rawness that actually plays well against the polished playing and singing.
There have been two U.S. issues of this album. The original thirteen-track edition on the One Way label includes terrific song-by-song notes by the band. The Not Lame reissue (entitled "The Basement Tapes... Plus") drops the song-by-song liners, but adds three more original demos ("Handle With Care" "It's Magic" and "Too Up to Feel Down"). One or the other is a must-have for any power-pop fan, and an essential missing link in the Rubes canon.
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H.R. is the legendary lead singer of the reggae band HR (Human Rights) as well as the frontman for Bad Brains, the Washington DC area Punk/Reggae 80's Powerhouse. HR's music is melodic, intoxicating and powerfull. He has inspired bands such as No Doubt and Sublime, even making an appearance on one of Sublimes albums. HR 84-86 Tapes, otherwise known as the "Luv Tapes" is a must have for any serious music afficianado. HR is instrumental in introducing the Reggae scene to America, as well as an originator of the thrash punk scene that ripped Washington DC in the 80s. I saw HR perform with Bad Brains live back in the day. I will never forget the thick smoke that choked the air making it difficult to see the band of beared men with thick, waist length dread locks, wearing the red, yellow and green of the Rasta Religion, OBLITERATING the room with fat, imposibly fast riffs.  And then there was HR leading the band with his absolutely unique voice and style, blending insane screaming rebellion with sincere heartfelt religious reggae. There music is unbelievable and is a must buy for anyone remotely interested in reggae or punk. The "84-86 Tapes" album is a perfect example of HR's reggae side. To really get a feel for his historic punk influence, you have to pick up Bad Brains, "Alive" album. You have to at least hear them to understand.
1995041
A really nice companion to the original - blends nicely with what you already know, and expands on that foundation well.
573703
No one has reviewed this yet, which seems mad, so I'm basically just writing a brief note to go with the stars. This is a well chosen career-spanning anthology and a really enjoyable CD that feels created rather than compiled, diverse though it is. I mean it hangs together well, and would make as fine and interesting a place for someone new to Robert Wyatt to start as Rock Bottom or Comicopera. Excellent versions of Shipbuilding and I'm a Believer too, from the EPs. And of course it's from Japan so the packaging is beautiful. (Although the liner notes are in Japanese, the lyrics and basic track information are printed in English.)

I'm not an obsessive or very knowledgeable Robert Wyatt fan but I really, really like what he's done over the years, it's one of the great bodies of work, and I play this album in particular a lot.
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I was acutually one of the original cast members that Kristin wrote these for. The skits are well written, easy to memorize, enjoyable from both sides of the stage, and really hit home. It was such a pleasure to see these published! Buy this collection, you will love them, and hopfully help someone else in the process. I only wish there were more, or another volume written by the author. So many did not make the cut, that would have blown readers out of the water!!
1145332
The material is excellent and the price on the original BMW quite different. Worth the purchase. There are other options more inferior material.
3140328
I loved it when it was first released, but the colors in this edition are outstanding. Exactly what the artist intended them to be in the first place. Plus i loved the bonus story, and the foreword. Great buy, and if you already have the original, you still should get this, because this is the way it should have been done originally. Plus its fun to spot the differences between the 2.
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I chose this Richard Thompson CD to replace one I had that was defective.  So I knew what to expect, and I'm thrilled to have it again.  Satisfying for any R.T. fan; it has some of his very best songs.  Haven't played the DVD that came with it yet, but that's a nice bonus.