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Nazz
Nazz 2 & 3 the Fungo Bat Sessions
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock

Track Listings (18) - Disc #1
1. Forget All About It
2. Not Wrong Long
3. Rain Rider
4. Gonna Cry Today
5. Meridian Leeward
6. Under the Ice
7. Hang on Paul
8. Kiddie Boy
9. Featherbedding Lover
10. Letters Don't Count
11. A Beautiful Song
12. Love Everywhere [Album Out-Take][*]
13. Sing a Song [Album Out-Take][*]
14. Sydney's Lunchbox [Album Out-Take][*]
15. Magic Me [Alternative Version][Alternate Take][*]
16. Kicks [Long Version][*] - The Nazz, Mann
17. Not Wrong Long [Mono Single][*]
18. Under the Ice [Mono Single][*]
Track Listings (23) - Disc #2
1. Some People
2. Only One Winner
3. Kicks - The Nazz, Mann
4. Resolution
5. It's Not That Easy
6. Old Time Lovemaking
7. Magic Me
8. Loosen Up - The Nazz, Antoni
9. Take the Hand
10. How Can You Call That Beautiful?
11. Plenty of Lovin' - The Nazz, VanOsten
12. Christopher Columbus - The Nazz, VanOsten
13. You Are My Window
14. Some People [Mono Single Mix][*]
15. Magic Me [Mono Single Mix][*]
16. Not Wrong Long [Extended Beginning][*]
17. Meridian Leeward [Alternate Version][*]
18. Letters Don't Count [*]
19. Resolution [*]
20. Only One Winner [*]
21. It's Not That Easy [*]
22. Take the Hand [*]
23. How Can You Call That Beautiful? [*]

CD Details

All Artists: Nazz
Title: Nazz 2 & 3 the Fungo Bat Sessions
Members Wishing: 5
Total Copies: 0
Label: Castle Music UK
Release Date: 6/20/2006
Album Type: Import
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 5050159186624

Synopsis

Album Description

Two CD digitally remastered and expanded edition of the legendary 1968 album by The Nazz featuring Todd Rundgren! Initially intended as a two LP set called Fungo Bat, it was eventually released as a single album called Nazz Nazz.. The left over tracks were eventually re-worked and released as Nazz 3. This double disc set includes all the tracks originally intended for the double album and more. 42 tracks. Castle. 2006.

CD Reviews

SORRY STEWKEY!

J. D. Karp | Philly PA -home of the tunafish hoagie | 12/17/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Here in Philadelphia (home of the tuna fish hoagie), Todd Rundgren is considered to be a hometown hero. And...I don't think it would be unfair to classify Mr. Rundgren as an 'East Coast' Brian Wilson in regard to Runt's writing/arrangement/production talents. NAZZ was huge in Philly!

This new double CD contains NAZZ's second album, their third album, and many unreleased out-takes, demos, alternate versions and mono mixes! There is also a nice fold-out poster with great photos of the band, record sleeves and thorough liner notes by David Wells.

Now for the apology... I've always thought of NAZZ as Todd Rundgren's back-up band. After listening to these tracks it becomes so apparent that Todd's vocal's sound like a second-rate impression of lead singer Stewkey. STEWKEY IS THE REAL SOUND OF THE NAZZ!

Drummer Thom Mooney is absolutely incredible! He's was no head banging, hard rock idiot. Mr. Mooney was so adroit at nuances and leading, as well as following the music. In comparison to today's rock drummer with their monster kits; Mooney makes his small kit produce every kind of percussion sound imaginable.

Now in my opinion, most people can only detect a horrendous bass player. When a good or great bass player is doing his job, we are more focused on the guitarist, the lead singer or the drummer. Carson Van Osten was such a fine bassist that he was the foundation of the NAZZ. Van Osten and Thom Mooney may be the most under-rated rhythm section in all of rockdom. Stewkey, YOU should be in the Rock & Roll hall of fame!

If you want to hear great music pick this package up! I guarantee that you'll be knocked-out by NAZZ."