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 Very Good Eddie: A Musical Comedy (1975 Broadway Revival Cast) $9.98 If you like those old musicals direct heirs of the austrian operettas, you'll love this. Obviously enough, it will sound old-fashioned to many modern ears, but we have to put this in a historical context. These tunes are the ones which gave birth to many others that came thereafter. It's a naive, candid kind of music, but rich in tuneful melodies and charming lyrics. In two simple words: LOVELY & NOSTALGIC.  So Were They in Some Sort of Fight? $16.98 I have to classify this as a "fans only" sort of album. Definitely start with the band's other recordings ("Inindependence" and "Flemish Altruism"). This is a last gasp collection of odds and ends, and the quality and style of the tracks varies wildly. Still, for fans I have to give this a pretty strong recommendation - if you like A Minor Forest, some of the tracks on here are among their very, very best work. "Cocktail Party" is great, crushing rock. "Well Swayed" is a masterful soft/loud, slow/fast workout. Some of the more experimental tracks, such as "Speed for Gavin (The Lesser Version)" work really well; some, such as the extremely-too-long "The Convent", really don't. In general, the 2nd disc has the stronger material. So, if you find yourself hankerin' for more after getting the other 2 full-length CDs, then I recommend this disc. But don't start here! |
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