classic album of todd rundgren
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typical sounds of TR with his band of 80's, with sounds research still modern like in the track "caravan".
recommended to todd's fan  and collectors.
946446
Simply put, Show of Hands" by Rush, first released at the start of 1989, is one of the great live albums of its era. Rush always had the reputation of being a great live act and this comes through on this classic album. Granted, Rush fans split on the bands sound in the 80s over the use of synthesizers. In some ways, this album is a last hurrah to that period of Rushs long career as the band would have a more stripped down sound in their next albums like Presto and Roll the Bones. In any case, Show of Hands captures the energy of a live performance while offering great tracks. There are great versions of tracks like Subdivisions, Distant Early Warning, Red Sector A and Time Stand Still and high energy takes on more overlooked tunes like Marathon and Turn the Page. As always, Rush sounds amazing in concert and that s clearly captured in this album. Highly recommended.
4661881
Great music that is timeless. I would recommend this to anyone. In fact, Todd inspired me to record and play everything myself.
3259830
Since I first bought this in the early 70's, this album has been one of my all time favorites by the man Sinatra called Q.  Starting with Killer Joe (which is a true classic and my favorite), including the other selections, the arrangements and top tier choice of musicians who were recording on the LA studio scene at this time doesn't get any better, such as Ray Brown on Bass, Toots Thielemans on Harmonica, Hubert Laws on Reeds, Freddie Hubbard on Trumpet, etc.  There isn't a bad selection on the album, and this purchase of the LP sounds even better than I remembered it.  This was recorded about a good 12 years before he started to work with Michael Jackson and just a few years after his great collaborations with Sinatra and the Count Basie organization, etc. This still sounds fresh as it ever was,and it's a great glimpse into the creative juices that were starting to flow in his work.  I'd recommend this album in any format, be it digital or vinyl.
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I know this album so very well, I can play all of the songs on guitar, bass and pedal steel. I was lucky enough to see them live when they were on tour so many years ago, and it was like being in another time zone, on another planet. This album proves, once and for all, that Stills and his bandmates can really cook, and they did on this original double-vinyl album. The country rock sides are superb, with guest visits by Byron Berline on fiddle, and Chris Hillman playing some fine mandolin work. Al Perkins is on pedal steel and guitar, they all sing, and Fuzzy Samuels and righteous Joe Lala keep the rhythm section percolating with high energy. Hillman mentions on the CSN boxed set, that Stills was fun to play with, and when they "were on it" on certain nights during the 1972 touring of yesteryear, they were a force to be reckoned with. I always thought it was Stills' best band to work with, independent of Crosby, Nash and Young. In those years, Stills was going through a hard time with breaking up with Judy Collins, and it shows in his classic "And So Begins the Task." He also pays tribute to Jimi Hendrix and some of the country blues masters with his album-ending "Blues Man." When I saw them live, they had a huge mirror-ball glistening overhead while playing "The Treasure," and it was like being inside a country-opry house with rock music blaring expertly to all parties concerned. A highly recommended album for Stills' lovers. Stephen remains to this day, one of the most underated guitar players alive on the planet. This album shows off his wordsmithing skills his dominant guitar licks, and a band that simply smokes all the way through the album. Five stars, indeed! -James
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I purchased my first record album in 1964 my then girlfriend and now wife of 42 years found this great artist's music to be our all time favorite. We played the album so much it started to get distorted. In 1984 I searched all record stores and could not find another to replace it until!!!. I found a radio station in Seattle, WA who had a near new album and would sell it to me for $75.00. I still have the album today, but some distortion again from playing it. Saw this ad on Amazon for a CD version and I had to have it as my wife and I still listen to his  music even in our retired years and early 60's, this is a must have album very much as our Johnny Mathis collection.
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Two great albums from "The Emperor of Easy" as he is known in the UK.  "Solitaire" is truly an all-time classic album and sounds quite unlike other Andy Williams albums. It sounds as fresh and new as it did back in 1973 when it peaked at number three in the UK pop charts and stayed in the chart for an amazing twenty-six weeks. Songs by the likes of George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder sound like they were written especially for Andy. "Alone Again" finds Andy covering the hits of the day. Mostly love songs, this album sits well next to "Solitaire". Buy this cd with confidence.
929757
So glad that Todd has joined the band. This album is a non stop listen. Front to back, not a bad song on the disc. Buy. It. Now.
440708
I was glad to see others love this album. It has stood the test of time and multiple listenings, and it's always on my desert-island list (which I reexamine every year or so). Tired of 'Paradise by the Dashboard Light'?  Listen to 'Bat Out of Hell' again -- and again -- and again.
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I remember cutting class and going to the record shop and buying the original eight track. I wasn't sure if I should get the YES ALBUM or FRAGILE. Since Roundabout WAS on this one I got it. Heart of the Sunrise remains my second most favorite song of all time. (The first being Todd Rundgren's UTOPIA). As much as I listened to YES in those days this is the only album I can listen to now. It holds up. Remember, it is 30 years old. Ten minute songs were the thing then. If you have never heard this recording and are thinking of trying it .. have an open mind. Bill Brufford's playing was jazzy at times as is/was the most under-rated member of YES. I was rediculed for listening to this and playing it for the passangers in my car. Closed minded people will not like the music found here. I say to them "Kuso Kurai"!
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Being a long-time Steppenwolf fan and a musician myself, I purchased this album when it was first released in 1975 and also saw the band play this live on their promo tour for this release.  The album delivers some great straight-up, hard-driving rock music and the band played a very tight, excellent live show.  The combination of original members Kay and Edmonton, along with seasoned, long-time bassist George Biondo (and excellent bass player), coupled with Bobby Cochran who joined the band for the previous album "Slow Flux", all combined with newcomer and excellent keyboardist, Andy Chapin to turn in a stellar performance (this was, unfortunately, the only Steppenwolf album featuring Andy on keys).  It's just too bad their record label didn't aggressively promote the album because there is some very strong material there.  BTW, I was saddened to read on the Steppenwolf web site some years back that both Jerry Edmonton and Andy Chapin have both since died in accidents (different accidents).  Andy died in the same plane crash as Rick Nelson and Jerry was killed a few years later in a car accident.
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I have been slowly replacing my old LP's with CD although I still love the sound of vinyl. The remastering sounds wonderful. It sounds even better than I remember. I recently started to look for music that I could play my drums along with and I though that this would be a good choice, but my album was nowhere to be found. Somewhere while sharing albums with old friends years ago, my Bad Company LP got lost. Sure I could call some old buddies and ask if they have it, but it was time to upgrade. So I decided it was time to ge the CD. Glad I did.  It has some of my favorite Bad Company tunes on as well. Classic Rock all the way. I remember being in High School when this album came out...Ah... good times. It takes me right back to a great time in my life.
937952
This is one of those classic albums that still sounds as good today as it did the day it was first released. One of Fleetwood Mac's best albums.
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I really liked this album. The acoustic quality is great and the selection of songs performed makes this one a classic in my collection. Johnny and his guitar are at their finest. I had to play it over again after the first time I heard it. It's a keeper.
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This was one of my first rock albums when I was a kid. I bought the cassette not long after the album was released. I wore that tape completely out. :) I bought the CD later on. Since then, I've been listening to the album on Spotify. I must drive this point home, this is one of my all time favorite albums.

The vinyl LP version must have been sitting in my shopping cart for almost a year. I finally pulled the trigger and ordered it, and the only thing I regret is not buying the LP sooner. The vinyl version really opens the album up. The three dimensional sound is very evident in most of the tracks. I think the reason why there have been some complaints about the quality, some forget that this was meant to be a garage-style album.

The tracks that really showcase the power of the vinyl format for this album are And So I know, and Adhesive. I'm hearing new stuff in an album I've probably listened to a hundred times before.

All in all, this LP really opens up a kick ass record, and let's it breath.
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I grew up listening to this album and Carlos Santana Buddy Miles Live!  This is definitely my favorite Hendrix album.. The performance of  "Hear My Train A Coming " never gets old.
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I heard this album when I was 20 years old in 1991. It was one and only Album that I can never tired of listening. Its a classic Testament album. Why? Because it has Skolnick's lead playing and good clean production. The songs are just pure melodious. Maybe those who criticise this album is tone-deaf. They can listen to those speedy, thrashing, chordless, noteless metal songs. Too bad, Skolnick left the band and I found out their later albums just do not capture the same direction this album has. Where is Skolnick now anyway? This album basically made me want to play the electric guitar !!!!! I am still playing it though.