http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Mon, 7 May 2007 14:44:14 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-586949 When the first Wilburys album was released in late 1988, I was 21 years old. I had always been wise enough to know to stay away from the lame heavy metal hair bands, rap and the like (and very proud to know I was right). I had always been a Beatles fanatic and knew that ANY band featuring George Harrison is going to kick ass. I bought Volume 1 on cassette and vinyl. My brother bought the LP, cassette and CD. We bought the seven inch, the TEN inch (yes 10 inch!) vinyl and three inch and regular CD singles of "Handle With Care" plus all the configurations of the "End Of The Line" single. We followed the same routine two years later with Volume 3 and also bought "Nobody's Child" on 45, 12 inch single, CD single etc. Bla bla bla. These are two of the best albums that were released during the the early days of dreariness that has plagued rock music ever since. I love that they are coming out as 2-fer's and in all different configurations. Hmmmmmmmm....do you think I'll be buying more than one? You guys who have never heard these classics are in for a real treat. Just beware of Volume 3 as it does suffer from one downfall: way too much singing from Bob Dylan. 586949@blogcritics.org Mon, 7 May 2007 14:44:14 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-583671 Holey Moley !! 583671@blogcritics.org Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:53:48 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-580915 Vol. 1 is a masterpiece. I was also in a hair-metal mood when this first came out, and ran across this cassette a few months back. It's a fun, smooth album from five superstars making cool music. If you're only familiar with Handle With Care, the other tracks are absolutely solid. I'm definitely picking up the re-releases, and might pick up a few for some friends. It should be spread around. 580915@blogcritics.org Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:06:12 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-580390 I'll fall in with those that thought this was mediocre - man, you'd think if each of these heavyweights would've bought in 2 of their best songs each, this would've been a better album. 580390@blogcritics.org Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:58:00 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-580365 "Tweeter and the Monkey Man" is/was Mr Zimmerman's best effort. It's certainly Zimmerman's best Springsteen effort. 580365@blogcritics.org Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:36:31 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-580326 Fantastic news! Many consider that "Tweeter and the Monkey Man" is/was Mr Zimmerman's best effort. 580326@blogcritics.org Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:08:36 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-580323 This is great news indeed. Though I have both CD's already, I will likely pick up the re-issues anyway, for the DVD if nothing else. It's funny (to me) how infrequently the Wilburys are mentioned when folks talk about 'supergroups' - as they truly are one of the very best. Tweeter and the Monkey Man & Congratulations have both been on my portable mp3 players for years, along w/ various other tracks making frequent 'appearances' :) 580323@blogcritics.org Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:54:53 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-580280 Huh. I had no idea they were out of print. I bought them both on CD when they first came out, and I still have them. Depending on the quality of the bonus tracks and DVD content, I may have to pick up the re-issues. Thanks for the info. 580280@blogcritics.org Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:37:22 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-579608 The first album is flawless, every single track is brilliant and you will not be disappointed. 10 absolute solid gold nuggets of sonic excellence. The remastering job for this new set is superb and I can guarantee you'll love it! 579608@blogcritics.org Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:43:26 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-577299 I never thought they were all that great. It was a novelty act. "Tweeter and the Monkey Man" was pretty funny, though. 577299@blogcritics.org Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:37:22 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-577234 Mark D, those will reportedly be on the vinyl version of this set, believe it or not. Vinyl bonus tracks - what is this world coming to. I'm totally down for this set. I never got into the Wilburys when the albums were available, so I'm pretty excited to see that this is coming out. I think most people that are interested will buy both anyway, which is why they're packaged together. The market for separate discs is probably pretty slim. 577234@blogcritics.org Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:47:26 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-577188 Bought the originals the day they came out years ago.Big Beatles,Petty,ELO fan.This re-release will be great,especially the bonus tracks which I have heard already.I will definitely get this and the LP version.By the way,the song Mark Saleski is thinking of with the great"She like to stick her tongue right down my throat"line is "She's My Baby",first song on the Volume 3 original release(Gary Moore does the guitar solo on it!)Can't wait and definitely long overdue for such a masterful release of music hierarchy.!!!! 577188@blogcritics.org Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:35:04 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-576855 There was a long version of "Handle With Care" that came out on a 10" 45rpm single and a long version of "End of the Line" that came out on a 12" 45rpm single. I have both and I think they are great. I really wish both would be included as bonus tracks. I urge fans to plead to Rhino Records to included both on the reissue coming out in a few months. 576855@blogcritics.org Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:42:23 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/04/14/221529.php#comment-576564 i don't remember much about them either. "Handle With Care" and "End Of The Line" (though i had to look that one up to remember). there was also something from the second record where Dylan had this cringe-worthy lyric about a woman sticking her tongue down his throat. yeesh. anyway, glad the jackassery (dang, i love that word...so appropriate!) has been pushed aside. i'm sure i'll be getting this set. 576564@blogcritics.org Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:19:38 EDT