I Had a Dream - Paul Revere & the Raiders, Hayes, Isaac
Tighter
Make It With Me
Ain't Nobody Who Can Do It Like Leslie Can
I Hear a Voice
Ups and Downs [*]
Try Some of Mine [#][*]
Legend of Paul Revere [Unedited Version][*]
The title of Paul Revere and the Raiders' 1967 release Revolution! refers to the Revolutionary War uniforms that had been the quintet's visual trademark, as well as the musical revolution that was in full swing at the time... more ». The era's expanding musical consciousness is reflected in the playfully experimental attitude that dominates the album, which is regarded by many observers as the Raiders' response to Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Revolution!, entirely co-written by lead singer Mark Lindsay and producer Terry Melcher, includes the hits "Him or Me (What's It Gonna Be?") and "I Had A Dream," along with such fan favorites as "Reno," "Mo'reen" and "Gone-Movin' On." The Sundazed CD edition adds three non-LP bonus tracks, including the tongue-in-cheek band autobiography "Legend of Paul Revere."« less
The title of Paul Revere and the Raiders' 1967 release Revolution! refers to the Revolutionary War uniforms that had been the quintet's visual trademark, as well as the musical revolution that was in full swing at the time. The era's expanding musical consciousness is reflected in the playfully experimental attitude that dominates the album, which is regarded by many observers as the Raiders' response to Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Revolution!, entirely co-written by lead singer Mark Lindsay and producer Terry Melcher, includes the hits "Him or Me (What's It Gonna Be?") and "I Had A Dream," along with such fan favorites as "Reno," "Mo'reen" and "Gone-Movin' On." The Sundazed CD edition adds three non-LP bonus tracks, including the tongue-in-cheek band autobiography "Legend of Paul Revere."
"I lived for singles radio in the late 60's, and the Raiders were #1 on my list...I loved EVERY hit. One day I picked up a copy of REVOLUTION for 25 cents at a flea market, and it has been on my Top 10 all-time albums from that day on....I was overjoyed when it was released on CD....nice bonus to get "Ups and Downs" on the disc, too! This album shows the Raiders doing EVERYTHING... rock, blues, ballads, psychedelia, pop, and even novelty songs, and every track clicks.....I don't know of a better 1:59 song than "Tighter"..... the Raiders were my favorite 60's band, and they were never showcased better than this album. Five stars all the way!"
Mark,Terry & sessionmen
Philip A.Cohen | Bay Harbor Islands, Florida United States | 02/23/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Although this fine album contains one authentic "Paul Revere & The Raiders" cut("Ain't Nobody Who Can Do It Like Leslie Can",a 1966 B-side featuring a rare lead vocal from Revere),the rest of the album is performed by Mark Lindsay & producer/co-writer Terry Melcher(Melcher even does much of the lead vocal on the song "Tighter").The instruments are by Terry Melcher & Van Dyke Parks(keyboards),Jerry Kole,Ry Cooder & ex-Raider Drake Levin(guitars),Hal Blaine & Jim Gordon(drums),and an unidentified bassist.The techniques used during recording(live during mixdown overdubs) means that half of the songs can be presented only in mono,though the stereo remix of "Him or Me-What's it Gonna Be?" that debuted on the "Essential Ride" CD is included,as are several good bonus tracks,including an extended/unedited version of "The Legend of Paul Revere".Too bad that Sundazed couldn't give us liner notes with complete details about who played what.Paul Revere's involvement in the studio obviously ended in late 1966.Mark Lindsay would,from this point onwards,make the records with whomever he wished,whether that meant sessionmen or a combination of sessionmen and some Raiders(but not Revere himself)"
No Pontification Necessary
P. Schultz | 04/15/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I normally don't write any reviews, partly for fear of being included with these internet-critic-wannabe-freaks of nature. However, I noticed that one pseudo reviewer rated this classic with less than 5 stars. So, here is my 5 stars in hopes of raising the overall rating ever so slightly. Anyway, this is the Raiders (mainly Mark Lindsay & Terry Melcher) at their creative peak. Although it's mixed in fake stereo, it has lots of punch and clarity. This is one of the greatest mid-sixties american pop records and my favorite Raiders' album."
DON'T PAY THIS PRICE BUY ON RAIDERS WEBSITE
David Rickard | 05/14/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I get tired of getting ripped off when supply is low.This is not oop so quit ripping people off.Thats why nobodys buying from you.You can get it on Paul Revere's web site for 16.00"
Must own record
B. E Jackson | Pennsylvania | 05/25/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Revolution is what I consider to be a highly enjoyable collection of short little pop songs. While the creative juices were running high for the band on this album, it's the way the melodies roll off so enjoyably that makes the music on this record so great. The album kicks off with an almost Beach Boys-like "Him or Me- What's It Gonna Be?" It's of course, very melodic, just like the rest of side one.
Am I crazy, or does the song "Make It With Me" feature a guitar riff very similar to the Black Sabbath song "Tomorrow's Dream?" Okay, I understand Paul Revere fans and Sabbath fans are quite different and probaby wouldn't know if there's any truth to Sabbath possibly ripping off that riff for their 1972 album Volume 4. I LOVE the way this album closes with a song called "I Hear a Voice" (sorry, I don't have this album on CD with the bonus tracks, I have the original record). The song has such a heavenly calm feeling to it. GREAT way to end a very good album.
Anyway, for a collection of short songs (and a short album overall) you really have to hear how GOOD this baby is.