5 comments about Rubber Soul.

1. Great to hear the Beatles again. In these days of on-line download purchases of individual songs for I-Pods, picking up an real "old fashioned" album is a real treat. Wonderfully nostalgic.



2. "Rubber Soul" is a great album. It consists of catchy, unpretentious British Invasion pop songs and you really don't think it would be that good but it is. The only song I dislike is "Drive My Car," but everything else can be listened to over and over. Slower, more contemplative songs like "Nowhere Man" and "Norwegian Wood," sweet love songs like "In My Life" and "Michelle," jangly pop "If I Needed Someone," and more aggressive numbers like "Run for Your Life." This album is just plain solid all the way through.



3. Though they continued to tour through 1966, by late 1965 the Fab Four considered themselves primarily studio musicians, and the two great mid-period albums "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver", even in their abbreviated Capitol versions, reflect this. Gone are the simpler, crowd-pleasing rave-ups that had driven teenaged girls crazy just a short time earlier, replaced by meticulous studio craftsmanship. In its original Parlophone form (the CD reviewed here), "Rubber Soul", from December, 1965, contains fourteen originals, ranging from Paul McCartney's cheery "Drive My Car", to John Lennon's much more complex "Norwegian Wood" (about a brief tryst, a landmark song in the Beatle canon, as it deals with much more adult subject matter than the group had ever addressed before), to George Harrison's rather sour "Think For Yourself"; again, far removed from Beatlemania. Best-known are McCartney's oft-covered "Michelle", a signature love song, and Lennon's "In My Life", which has grown even more poignant since his untimely demise. The four lads from Liverpool had been the best-known pop group in the world for quite awhile. Now they settled down to crafting music.



4. I was amazed to find a couple of songs on here that I didn't remember. This has a lot of my favorites. If you are a Beatle fan, I would definately recommend 'Rubber Soul'.



5. My favorite Beatles album, actually. Others were more experimental, influential, and innovative, but Rubber Soul is really the bee's knees, musically speaking. Chronologically speaking, it captures the Fab Four at a crossroads, bridging the gap between their tenure as the world's smartest teen pop band and rock `n' roll's preeminent celebrity mad scientists. As such, it captures the best of both worlds: The songs are smartly crafted pop classics with perfect melodies, but they're also bold and original. The lyrics are subtly poetic, the instrumentation is rich and complex, and even the most innocuous tracks burble with exciting new ideas.
   
   "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" is a sepia-toned miracle, full of folk and mystery and parallel-universe pop melodies. It also has some of the best use of a sitar on a Beatles record. "In My Life" is a tearjerker that can really jerk tears, a haunting work that's full of memory and melancholy. "Drive My Car" is really fun and really groovy, and the guitar solo is wonderfully, unbelievably, quintessentially 60s.
   
   But the real draw of this album is the underappreciated gems. Rubber Soul is full of `em. Take "You Won't See Me," for example. It would have been the highlight of just about any other 60s group's career- it's an absolutely flawless pop song, from harmonies to lyrics to chord progressions. It's cool, it's wistful, it's catchy, it's dynamic, and it's fun. Perfect, I tell ya! "I'm Looking Through" is absolutely gorgeous, and "Wait" has one of the most bewitching choruses in history. I even like the much-maligned "Run For Your Life," because it creates a genuine sense of menace and aggression. Marvelous!
   
   To top it off, the cover art is hipper than anything else in existence. Be hip and buy Rubber Soul. Bon Appétit.

5 comments about Number 5.

1. It reminds me of a weekend I'll never forget in Summer 1972 when a friend and I stayed at his parent's big old cottage on an island on a NH lake. This seems to be the only record we had there, and we loved it.



2. Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve but, it's NOT REMASTERED! This has the same sonic quality as the (much lower cost) domestic release that has been available for ages.



3. Searching for the Steve Miller Band Album "Your Saving Grace", I came to another fine album from that Period - "Number Five". It is Steve Miller at his best, good Songs and a nice and easy "Mood" over the Album. Nice re-listening!



4. 
   The audio on this 1994 release has now been supplanted by a remastered 2007 Japanese mini-sleeve CD.
   
   The first five albums in the Steve Miller catalog were included in this new Japan issue. This also marks the return of "Your Saving Grace", which has been inexplicably unavailable in the domestic US catalog for some time.
   
   The '07 'sleeve audio has increased volume and better clarity, particularly in the percussion, where the high-hat and symbols are much more prevalent.
   
   The audio on the Japan editions are also superior to that on the Steve Miller box set.
   
   And, as always, the exact replica of the original LP album cover is great to have.
   
   As all 'sleeve releases are limited edition, do not delay in getting yours, as they will probably sell out quickly.
   
   However, be advised that Amazon's availability always trails the release dates in Japan by at least two weeks, so pre-ordering mini-sleeves on Amazon is never a guarantee you will actually receive them. Also, Amazon's mini-sleeve prices are nearly double the Japan street prices (before shipping, of course).
   
   Links to the 2007 Japan mini-sleeve remasters:
   
   Children Of The Future
   Sailor
   Brave New World
   Your Saving Grace
   Number 5
   
   WHAT IS A JAPAN "MINI-LP-SLEEVE" CD?
   
   Have you ever lamented the loss of one of the 20th Century's great art forms, the 12" vinyl LP jacket? Then "mini-LP-sleeve" CD's may be for you.
   
   Mini-sleeve CDs are manufactured in Japan under license. The disc is packaged inside a 13.5MM X 13.5MM cardboard-sleeve, precision-miniature replica of the original classic vinyl-LP album. Also, everything else packaged with the original LP is precisely replicated and included, such as gatefolds, booklets, lyric sheets, posters, printed LP sleeves, stickers, embosses, special LP cover paper/inks/textures and die cuts. An English-language lyric sheet is also included, even if the original LP did not have printed lyrics.
   
   Then, there's the sonic quality: Often (but not always), mini-sleeves have Japan-dedicated remastering (20-Bit, 24-Bit, DSD, K2 or K2HD, and/or HDCD), and can often (but not always) be superior to the audio on the same title anywhere else in the world. There also may be bonus tracks unavailable elsewhere.
   
   Each Japan mini-sleeve has an "OBI" ("oh-bee"), a Japan-language promotional strip. The OBI often also lists the original album's release date, the Japan street date of that particular disc, the catalog number, and mastering info. Bonus tracks are always only listed on the OBI, maintaining the integrity of the original LP artwork.
   
   The enthusiasm of mini-sleeve collecting must be tempered, however, with avoiding fake copies of Japan `sleeves manufactured in Russia and distributed throughout the world, primarily on eBay. They are inferior in quality, worthless in collectable value, a total waste of money, and should be avoided at all costs.
   
   Also, there are older Japan mini-sleeve releases that have been supplanted with newer ones, usually with updated audio (such as JVC-Japan replacing older K2-mastered titles with new K2HD mastered releases).
   
   All mini-sleeve releases are limited edition, but re-pressings/re-issues are becoming more common with some of the Japanese companies (but, again, not always). Mini-sleeve collecting can get expensive quickly, so, if you're a novice, it is highly advisable to seek the advice of an experienced `sleeve collector!



5. It may lack the continuity of his prior albums, but contains some real gems. Steve took some tracks recorded in Nashville, and filled them out using some of the finest session players. Side one definitely has a more 'country' feel than other Miller work, but Steve is still rocking out. The contrast of Steve wailing on guitar in the left channel while Charlie McCoy is ripping up the harmonica over on the right (end of "Going to the Country") is sublime. While I wince at "Hot Chili", I think Tim Davis'(who is alive and well and still playing gigs in the Chicago area, by the way) "Tokins" is a great song, with possibly the best musicianship on the entire album. Just have to get past the pot reference, which was very in tune with the times. All in all, a definite 5-star album.

5 comments about Works.

1. This compilation is tough to find in music stores these days, so I ordered it right here. :) Not a bad Pink Floyd collection...
   
   The low point for me on this album was the inclusion of "Several Species..." It's more like sound effects than an actual song, but it is still a creative and hilarious piece to listen to, I must admit. :) It's too bad that David Gilmore's brilliant "Narrow Way, Part 3" wasn't chosen instead, to represent the "Ummagumma" album.
   
   This is the only Pink Floyd CD release I know of that contains the "attempted-stereo" mixes (As I like to call it!) of "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play," which were previously featured on the vinyl and cassette versions of "Relics." A shame that the latter track was cross-faded into the ear-piercing noises that open up "Several Species," rather than just fading out, the way the track was meant to be heard. On a little side note, upon listening to the "stereo" attempts on these two tracks, the same procedure was used on some early Beatles recordings like "She Loves You" and "I'll Get You," from the U.S. Beatles compilation "The Beatles' Second Album," because those songs were originally featured in monophonic sound.
   
   The quad mixes of the "Dark Side of the Moon" tracks were a treat ... The continuous laughter on "Brain Damage" is a hoot, plus the synthesizer effects are more audible during the instrumental break, as heard here! Also, both the female backup singer's voice and the spoken closing lines ("There is no Dark Side Of The Moon...") are brought to the fore on "Eclipse."
   
   "Embryo" sounds like something off of the "More" soundtrack, and would have been a nice addition to the "Atom Heart Mother" album, if there was room. The dreamy keyboards and heavily echoed acoustic guitars added a beautifully spooky atmosphere to the song, and the "strange creature" murmuring near the end of the track was just wild ... Makes me think of "Several Species," once again! :)
   
   Seems to me like those who put this compilation together favored Roger Waters over David Gilmore and Syd Barrett, since Waters' voice is heard on half of the tracks. A shame that each of the singers didn't receive equal acknowledgment, on this occasion, since both Barrett and Gilmore sing on only 2 tracks apiece. Also, a shame that no Richard Wright compositions appear on this release.
   
   This would be an excellent compilation to have reissued and re-mastered, with bonus tracks, of course! Since some of the early Pink Floyd singles found a home on "Relics," it would have been good had some super-rare single tracks been included on "Works," such as "Candy And A Current Bun," "Apples And Oranges," "It Would Be So Nice," and "Point Me At The Sky." I would have loved it if a possible reissue of "Works" were to feature these tracks (Much like the re-release of the "Piper At The Gates Of Dawn" CD, featuring the bonus disc, which included rare and unreleased alternate versions of their early songs), as well as one of those live bootleg versions of "Embryo," which I keep reading about, but have never had the opportunity to listen to (Unfortunately), if the material is available today in some archive or vault of unreleased Pink Floyd recordings. :) That way, buyers of this CD will have more than just the studio version of "Embryo" to look forward to. As far as packaging goes, I thought that the record company did a remarkable job with all of the 1990's Pink Floyd remasters, featuring colorful CD booklets loaded with photos and lyrics ... "Works" deserves the same kind of treatment. It's a shame that it wasn't re-mastered and reissued along with the other releases, at the time. Oh well! We can always hope and pray for that, in the meantime. :)
   
   To sum up, "Works" includes a pretty good early time-line of Pink Floyd tracks, but for me, losing "Several Species" and adding the bonus tracks I've listed above would have made this "work" way better as a Pink Floyd collection.
   
   *Before I close, take notice of the tiny bucket of pink paint on the back cover of the CD, eye candy against the dominant grays throughout the album artwork. :) Thanks for reading! God Bless...
   
   ~KevyGuy :)
   * * * * * * *



2. Works is a Pink Floyd complimation that was realesed in 1983 and contains songs of them from 1967-1973. The songs that represent the Syd Barrett era are, "Arnold Layne", and "See Emily Play". But beware the version of See Emily Play on here is a remix it sounds more lighter and has different drums and Arnold Layne also sounds a little different too hear the exact versions of these songs either get it off of Echoes or Relics or The Early Singles. One of these days also contains the Speak To Me beggining and Brain Damage has crowd noise at the beggining of it, But the real gem on this album is the song, "The Embryo", which only exists on this CD but really you could just download it off of iTunes and save tons of money instead of buying this CD, Buy it if you want



3. I got all the songs on this CD except "Embryo" and when i downloaded the MP3, it skipped & mistracked, then it also counted that i downloaded 2 copies of the track and everytime i asked for help there was always an issue of payment which i already done, they said they opened it up for downloading again but that never happened and when i tried to email them back its "you cant respond to this email" all i wanted was a tech support number or something but no i dont even get that. I oughta put just 1 star for lousy service!



4. In June of 1983, Capitol Records released a Pink Floyd compilation entitled Works.
   The album was released as a cash-in on the band's success and at the time breakup.
   Works is a collection of early Pink Floyd tracks from 1967 to 1973 and features excellent tracks like the Syd Barrett-era singles "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play" (both here in fake stereo mixes), a unique "One of These Days" (with the Speak to Me intro as a lead in into the track) and the rare quad mixes of Dark Side Of The Moon favorites "Brain Damage" and "Eclipse".
   There is also "Fearless" (from Meddle), "Set the Controls For the Heart of the Sun" (from A Saucerful of Secrets), "Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving With a Pict" (from Ummagumma) and "Free Four" (from Obscured by Clouds) which appear on this collection.
   The main reason for the adding Works to your Floyd collection is the rare song "Embryo" which is not available anywhere else but here (unlike the Syd Barrett singles, which you can also find on the CDs The Early Singles on the Pink Floyd box set in 1992, Relics finally issued on CD in 1996 and the Echoes retrospective in 2001). Embryo is a great song, a lost Floyd classic. Strangely enough,the band have always stated that this song was not ever actually finished, a claim which seems to be proven true by the live recording of it I've heard from the BBC in 1970. On record, Embryo is a soft, tranquil number with acoustic guitars. Live in concert, it was a powerful, amped-up rocker, featuring some awesome guitar work by David Gilmour. Even so, this early studio version of Embryo remains a hauntingly beautiful song, and one that demands to be added to your Floyd collection right now.
   Works however stalled at #68 upon release but is still a good disc to have.
   Highly recommended!



5. Works starts out with the sonic, rumbling intro called "One of these Days" and never lets up. Although there are many various compilations that try to garner the greatest or most influential Floyd songs through the years, Works captures mostly earlier songs that are still standing the test of time today. Old favorites like "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play" are also in the track listing. The song "Fearless" is still as soothing and elegant as ever, and it is on "Brain Damage" that one gets a taste of one of Roger Water's classics as he says he will see us on the dark side of the moon.
   
   The deep, haunting atmosphere of "Set the controls for the heart of the sun" are felt with all the sad and sinister lyrics one can take, while the happy go luck "Free Four" bounces along with a nice toe tapping grace. Ten tracks in all, Works may not be the place for a new Floyd fan to start out with, but definitely a mainstay in a long time fan's collection.

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5 comments about Kiss.

1. Essencial. If you belong to kissarmy you have to got it. Simple as: You wanted the best, you got the best.



2. MY girlfriend love this product very well shipped got it earlier than expected thanks so much it made her day



3. I just read an interview with Gene saying that Kiss would release another box set of rarities. I wonder why they just didn't put everything in one set. This set is a waste for the most part. It does have some really interesting live cuts, demos, and alternate takes. But for the most part it is a best of collection. The problem is that the people that would buy this are Kiss fans and already have all the hits from the albums and multiple greatest hits packages over the years. This box set should have just been the rare bits and pieces.



4. This box set is great has demos, previously unreleased songs, live versions and of course the normal songs all on 5 disks.



5. Highly recommend this Kiss item. Any true fan will want this. I was amazed that most of the music that didn't make it to their albums actually sounds like a cross between the Beatles and Led Zep. Great music and a must have!

5 comments about A Decade of Steely Dan.

1. I noticed the word "[Live]" at the end of the CD title, but I cannot find the word "live" anywhere on the CD itself. And I cannot find any mention of a live version of "A Decade of Steely Dan". I believe Steely Dan's only live albums are "Alive in America" and "Plush TV Jazz-Rock Party".



2. At least 12 tracks are most apt in this collection. Almost all of the landmark tunes are present. You have the early hits Do It Again and Reeling in the Years, as well as the Adult Contemporary standards F.M., Peg and Hey Nineteen. They are excellent, for they comprise some of Steely Dan's most essential moments.
   
   I will give the content of A Decade of Steely Dan 4 ½ stars instead of the unequivocal 5. Why? Because Bodhisattva and East St. Louis Toodle are throwaway tracks and do not suitably reflect the artistry of the highly talented Fagen/Becker duo. The title track from the Aja album and Dirty Work, instead, would make this a most complete disc.



3. how can you go wrong with a collection of Steely Dan hit singles? well, I don't know just something about this collection of songs that personifies Steely Dan. Let me explain, while they had some very good singles that became hits which for the most part are here I've always thought the Steely Dan album was the strength of their music. Sort of like the individual is never as strong as the collective whole. So while this album rocks, it always leaves me wanting to hear the whole Aja album or Pretzel Logic or Katy Lied.



4. Some of their later work, but its great music in the Steely Dan tradition.



5. I play this CD all the time. Great classics that you never get tired of.

5 comments about Live Monsters.

1. Good listening, I'm not so fond of LIVE listening, but they didn't have one that wasn't LIVE.



2. I love this CD, it is one of the best live albums that I've heard.



3. I heard them by accident on a alternate music Dish station. Hadn't realized they had been around so long. Love "Bittersweet".



4. A while back we had both our sons and their families over for a BBQ. The lawnchairs were gathered around a campfire in the back yard. My 27 year old son says "It's time for some BHTM" and proceeded over to his pickup to throw in a CD. My 30 year old son said "Cool". I'm a fan of all types of music but had no idea what I was about to experience would become an obsession for me. Live Monsters is the BEST cd I have ever listened to. That night it played over and over and over again. We never tired. One son commented Live Monsters is the ultimate throw back a beer sitting round a fire music. I can't help but agree. I'm totally turned on to BHTM. Purchase this cd and you will be too.



5. Just can't emphasize enough how fantastic this record is and I am a MAJOR music fan always looking for truly great stuff. Deserves to be rediscovered by music lovers hungry for great music. Skip their studio stuff -- THIS is the record to have. I didn't discover these guys until well after their hey-day at radio. Had Calexico, Cat Power, Patty Griffin & Michael Franti's Yell Fire (all hightly recommended) in my player tonight & pulled this out. Blown away once again!!! Just fantastic.

5 comments about The Doors - Greatest Hits [Elektra].

1. First off this Doors CD is great for any fan wanting to hear there music. It has all there biggest hits, light my fire, love her madly, touch me, the end, etc. But still it is missing some songs like, strange days, five to one, when the musics over, etc. But still the songs on here make it up for that. This CD also has a great live version of roadhouse blues i think from 1970 great version and plus it has Jim Morrison talking at the end to the crowd, cool version. One thing though is that in the beginning of the song the end, theres like this weird noise thing or whatever that lasts for 20 seconds, it can be kind of annoying, comparing it to there first album. All in all though if you want a Doors cd thats cheap and good you should buy this album today.



2. This is an album that contains all of the Doors' hits, including the entire version of "Light my Fire." Another favorite is "Touch Me" and others like "Hello I Love You" and "Love Her Madly." If you like the Doors this is a must for you.



3. I'm not a big fan of The Doors but I love classic rock and this CD fit the bill perfectly. All their biggest hits are here and though the purists may argue that some songs are edited almost half are 6+ minutes long (which is long enough for me). Tracks and times below:
   Hello, I Love You (2:12)
   Light My Fire (7:05)
   People Are Strange (2:09)
   Love Me Two Times (3:14)
   Riders On The Storm (7:09)
   Break On Through (2:26)
   Roadhouse Blues (Live) (6:12)
   Touch Me (3:10)
   L.A. Woman (7:47)
   Love Her Madly (3:17)
   The Ghost Song (4:10)
   The End (from Apocalypse Now) (6:28)
   
   As a bonus, this CD is ENHANCED with a bonus video of the last song with interactive lyrics.



4. This particular GREATEST HITS collection is an ideal album.
   
   The DOORS were one of THE most inconsistent bands in history-- for proof, compare MORRISON CAFE to their debut album, or stack up THE SOFT PARADE against STRANGE DAYS. The former are drivelbound, the latter are generally good quality.
   
   The in-concert "Roadhouse Blues" is excellent, and Morrison's thoughts afterward chillingly prescient. The edited version here of "The End" is really ALL you need of this overhyped dabble into Freudian psychology. As for the rest of this set: solid material-- worth owning. Recommended.
   
   TOTAL RUNNING TIME -- 55:50



5. I would have to agree with the previous reviewer John, this CD is fair but neglects alot of great songs that would serve better as a broader representation of some of the Doors best music. Twentieth Century fox, your lost little girl, wishful sinful, there are so many songs that could have been included in a Greatest hits package. However the only way to get a true feel for this band is to listen to each of their albums. I always thought that "The Doors" and "STrange Days" was probably some of their best work. The Doors- "abosolutely Live" and L A Woman would also be essential to really get a feeling for how unique this band was for its time. Years ago I owned the Album "Thirteen" in 8 Track tape which was a better gretaest hits package, but I guess this is a fair place to start. If you are interested in the doors music, you must listen to "STrange Days"

5 comments about Jethro Tull A+ (w/ Bonus DVD).

1. I know "Stormwatch" was the end of the "classic" Jethro Tull period, but it wasn't the swan song for some fantastic Tull music. Guest drummer Mark Craney was excellent on the "A" album, and stand-in keyboard player/violinist Eddie Jobson was superb! I really enjoyed the violin solos on the "Slipstream" dvd! It added a whole new dimension to Jethro Tull music when applied. The new bass player Dave Pegg demonstrated his versatility on this album. To me, the "funky" bass line was the most noticeable variation on "A," completely unlike Tull music of the past. No, it is not disco! It was a style of playing that was very popular in 1980. It is not the easiest way of playing the bass guitar either. Pegg's versatility would become obvious on the next Jethro Tull album "The Broadsword and the Beast," where his bass playing would become more straight-forward. Anyway, the addition of Craney and Jobson to the mix on "A" made it a spectacular cd, in my opinion. The dvd, "Slipstream," was a pleasurable, yet dated, addition. I wish there had been bonus tracks from the "A" sessions for the cd, especially because of the exceptional guest musicianship! But, the dvd, dating back to 1980, was a glance at the band in concert and/or in conceptual video. It was a visual bonus for anybody who has never seen Tull live, including a lot of younger fans who will never have the opportunity.



2. What was slated by Ian Anderson to be a solo effort, the September 1980 release for Jethro Tull found the band riding the new wave that was sweeping the music industry of synthesizer-driven material.
   
   With the assistance of keyboardist/violinist Eddie Jobson and new band members Dave Pegg (b) and Mark Craney (d) - the only holdover was guitarist Martin Barre - the innovative sound was a huge step forward into uncharted territory, which was probably one of the reasons that the record label, Chrysalis, wanted the name Jethro Tull on the album cover.
   
   The standouts are Flyingdale Flyer, Black Sunday, Batteries Not Included and And Further On, as the classic folk-influence was not forgotten with the inclusion of The Pine Marten's Jig.
   
   The A+ remastered edition includes the DVD, Slipstream, which features the band recorded live during the A tour. This is the only authorized release of the cutting-edge video on DVD.
   
   An underrated release due to the direction of the music, it shows Anderson as ambitious as ever to expand the vision of a mainstay on the arena rock circuit.



3. Yes, as a longtime Jethro Tull fan, I was disappointed with this album. My standards were so high, considering U.K. and Frank Zappa's keyboardist and electric violinist Eddie Jobson and Fairport Convention's bassist Dave Pegg became members. I am a huge Zappa, U.K. and Fairport fan, but importantly, a Tull fan.
   
   But Tull at 70% is better than 80% of progressive rock. This record has lots of moments, most notably 'Uniform,' 'Crossfire,' 'Black Sunday' and the minor hit 'Flyingdale Flyer.' Ian's vocals and flute combined with Eddie's jazzy electric violin make for a great listen.
   
   If you want to hear evidence of the two playing well together, check out
   'Uniform' and the Irish jig-like 'The Pine Marten's Jig.' The two play very well together and on the latter jam.
   
   As other reviewers have pointed out, this was going to be an Ian Anderson solo album. But since Martin Barre, Jethro Tull's other longtime member, played guitar on every song, Chrysalis Records thought it was necessary to just classify this as simply a Tull record.
   
   It was also the end of the seventies Tull. The sound is much more progresssive pop-influenced than progressive rock.
   
   This would pave the way for records like 'Under Wraps' and even 'Broadsword And The Beast,' which remains Tull's bestselling record in Germany.
   
   Overall, this is highly recommended for the Tull fan. But casual fans and new fans who only know Tull because they heard 'Locomotive Breath' on the radio beware: This is not the '70s Tull.
   
   Recommended for the Tull die-hard or collector.



4. There was some discussion as to whether to release this as a Tull disk, hence the name "A". I am unimpressed.



5. I have a lot of Tull videos and they are all good, but this one stands out

5 comments about Reptile.

1. Bought the CD and DVD - absolutely great - wish he did more instrumentals. Aslo bought a set for my best friend.



2. Unlike the rest of the universe, I'm not a big fan of the majority of Clapton's older Yardbirds/Cream/D&D material. Personally, I enjoy Clapton's more laid back and bluesy modern style. Unplugged and From the Cradle were the first non-compilation cds I'd ever purchased.
   
   Since it's available for barely more than shipping cost, I figured I'd take a chance on Reptile, and it surpassed my hopes. The guitar playing on this disc (Clapton isn't the only performer here) is - to my ears - spectacular. Also, many different musical styles are covered, but not in a tacky way. All efforts here are respectable.
   
   In the end, soothing, yet powerful guitar tone is the primary reason I'm so high on this cd.



3. I just dusted this off and gave it a listen. I was underwhelmed the first time I listened to it several years ago, but now it sounds pretty good to me. I will say it is a significant improvement over "Pilgrim" which I also dusted off, listened to, and promptly sold back to my local music store. It is obvious that the material on "Reptile" fits Clapton much better than the material on "Pilgrim." I will be keeping "Reptile."



4. This is a thoroughly enjoyable CD. From the opening smooth samba of "Reptile", to the rockin' "Superman Inside", this CD is full of fresh sounding covers and originals, with excellent playing and production. My favorites are: "Reptile" (Eric Clapton), "Got You On My Mind" (Joe Thomas and Howard Biggs), "Travelin' Light" (JJ Cale), "Come Back Baby" (Walter Davis), "I Ain't Gonna Stand For It" (Stevie Wonder), "Second Nature" (Eric Clapton), "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" (James Taylor), and "Superman Inside" (Eric Clapton, Doyle Bramhall II).
   It's a good CD to listen to when taking a road trip, or relaxing on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.



5. The first time I played Reptile I was disappointed. As an avid Clapton fan this album was not at all what I expected. The second time I liked it a bit more. The third time I listened to it I was hooked, and Reptile has been playing continuously in my car for about 6 months now. What a great collection of tunes! The great thing about Clapton is that he constantly expands the range his music. Devoted Clapton fans need to stay loose and try to go along for the ride.