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Strawbs
Recollection
Genres: Folk, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. We'll Meet Again Sometime
2. Or Am I Dreaming?
3. Song of a Sad Little Girl
4. The Witch Once Was Mine
5. Fingertips
6. The Man Who Called Himself Jesus
7. Temperament of Mind
8. Josephine, For Better or for Worse
9. The Antique Suite: I the Reaper/II We Must Cross the River/III ...
10. The Battle
11. Where Is This Dream of Your Youth?
12. Dance On - The Strawbs, Adams

CD Details

All Artists: Strawbs
Title: Recollection
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Witchwood Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 4/17/2006
Album Type: Import
Genres: Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: Folk Rock, Progressive, Progressive Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 5065000199333

Synopsis

Album Details

The Strawbs Came to National Prominence in 1970, Soon after Rick Wakeman Joined the Band. The Album Recorded at the Show, ?just a Collection of Antiques and Curios?, Reached No 27 in the UK Album Charts, the Band?s First Chart Placing. ?recollection? is a Full Concert Recording from the Same Period. The Original Eight Track Tapes have Been Remixed by David Cousins. Taking Advantage of Modern Digital Technology this New Release Will Allow Fans to Hear the Band as Though They were at the Show. ?recollection? features Classic Strawbs Songs that have Never Been Released in a Live Version. ?the Man who Called Himself Jesus? and ?the Battle? Became Hugely Popular Through Exposure on John Peel?s ?top Gear? Show.

CD Reviews

Wow, nice!

W. Schmidt | Beaverton, Oregon USA | 05/05/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was expecting a "rare material, best available sound" release. I knew Cousins remixed this from the original tape, but I got the feeling it was inferior quality to start with, hence no release until it could be considered "historical", ala a number of the King Crimson Collector's Club discs are. Far from it - the sound is great, perhaps even better than "Antiques and Curios" or at least as good. And the performances are first class (a few missed notes here and there, just enough to prove it wasn't overdubbed into "correctness" in the studio). If you were a fan of the early folky Strawbs (with Rick Wakeman) you need not debate this one - it's a treasure."

Or Am I Dreaming?

Terry D. Schmidt | Tenn, USA | 07/18/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wow! I can't get over this! Too good to be true! My favorite line-up of this great group in wonderful concert performance with great sound from 1970. This beats the offical "Live At Queen Elizabeth Hall' release by miles. Thanks to Dave Cousins and crew for putting this out and as always I want more. Grab this while you can, it's worth it at any price!"