The Epic Archive Vol. 1 (1975-1979)

The Epic Archive Vol. 1 (1975-1979)
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If a groupâ€™s made up of two genuine rock star types, a Huntz Hall lookalike with a guitar fetish, and a guy who looks like an accountant, which one dâ€™ya think would keep track of its recording archive? Donâ€™t worry, itâ€™s not a â€œtrickâ€ questionâ€”it is indeed the bespectacled Bun E. Carlos, the drummer for the original line-up of Cheap Trick, who has not only commented on every song (as told to Ken Sharp) but provided much of the source material for this collection of rarities from the bandâ€™s early days, 18 tracks that reconfirm that the singular blend of classic rock, power pop, and glamâ€”and inspired visual styleâ€”wielded by this outfit of Rockford, Illinois places them among the first rank of American rock â€˜nâ€™ roll bands. First up are three 1975 demos (of â€œCome On, Come On,â€ â€œSouthern Girls,â€ and â€œTaxman, Mr. Thiefâ€) they cut at Ardent Studios in 1975 prior to signing a record deal, followed by early, 1976-1977 studio takes (produced by Jack Douglas) of â€œYouâ€™re All Talkâ€ and â€œI Want You to Want Me,â€ an outtake, â€œLookout,â€ from their debut record, and an alternate (and nasty) version of â€œI Dig Go-Go Girls.â€ On deck are an instrumental version of â€œOh Boyâ€ (the B-side to â€œI Want You to Want Meâ€) and live versions of â€œYouâ€™re All Talkâ€ and â€œGoodnightâ€ from a 1977 stand at the Whisky, and a pair of alternate takes from the Heaven Tonight album, â€œStiff Competitionâ€ and â€œSurrender.â€ Also inside are five rarities from the bandâ€™s famed Japanese tours, including the single version of â€œAinâ€™t That a Shame,â€ the promo-only release â€œLookout,â€ and three tracks from the out-of-print Budokan II album, â€œStiff Competition,â€ â€œHow Are You,â€ and â€œOn Top of the World.â€ The â€œno stringsâ€ version of â€œDream Policeâ€ rounds out the collection in fine style. Compiled by producer Tim Smith, remastered by Vic Anesini at Battery Studios in New York, and featuring photos by Robert Alford, The Epic Archive Vol. 1 (1975-1979)takes its place as a key release in the august Cheap Trick discography
Country USA
Brand Real Gone Music
Manufacturer Real Gone Music
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 2017-04-28
UnitCount 1
UPCs 848064005698
EANs 0848064005698

Country	USA
Brand	Real Gone Music
Manufacturer	Real Gone Music
Binding	Audio CD
ReleaseDate	2017-04-28
UnitCount	1
UPCs	848064005698
EANs	0848064005698

The Epic Archive Vol. 1 (1975-1979)

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