The Psychedelic Furs: Here Came The Psychedelic Furs: B-Sides And Lost Grooves CD Track Listing

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The Psychedelic Furs Here Came The Psychedelic Furs: B-Sides And Lost Grooves (1994)
Here Came The Psychedelic Furs: B-Sides And Lost Grooves\nPsychedelic Furs\n1994 Columbia/Legacy\n\nOriginally Released October 25, 1994 \n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: As the title suggests, B-Sides & Lost Grooves is a collection of Psychedelic Furs obscurities culled from throughout their career. Predectiably, some of the tracks fall flat, but the great majority of the album is engaging, make the record a worthwhile complement to the group's first four albums. -- Stephen Thomas Erlewine\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nVery Good Collection, April 6, 2006\nReviewer: Ian Johnston "teknokon" (Independence, MO USA)\nThe remixes alone are worth the price of admission for this disc of Psychedelic Furs' rarities and b-sides. However, if you want to delve a little deeper into the back catalog of the band and have an open mind to their less "commercial" sounding material, this is a great CD for that, too. "Badman", "Birdland", and the highly unusual version of "Mack the Knife" are standout tracks among the fare that was not used for the albums, but everything here is good and quite a notch above similar compilations for lesser bands. The Shep Pettibone remix of "Shock" is one that begs for the radio to be turned up to 11. Recommended!\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nWell worth it, July 5, 2005\nReviewer: trainreader (Montclair, N.J.)\nI always approach "B-Side" and rarities albums with a certain degree of skepticism, wondering why the songs weren't included on the original studio albums. However, on this album, it is quite clear that the answer to that question is they should have been. The Cure-like "Badman" is a superb song, I really don't know why the band couldn't find room for it somewhere. I also like "Aeroplane," "Birdland," and the uncharacteristic "I Don't Want to be Your Shadow." The Furs version of "Mack the Knife," has to be one of the most unusual covers of a standard ever made. \n\nAs far as the alternative cuts go, I honestly believe that the dance version of "Goodbye" is better than the original. The other alternative versions are quite listenable, although the eight minute version of "Heartbreak Beat," one of the bands best songs, seems excessive. "No Easy Street" is energized in this live version, and offers solid proof that the Furs were not only a great studio band. In conclusion, all those who consider themselves Psychedelic Furs fans, should have this album.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\n"Beautiful Chaos", December 12, 2003\nReviewer: mwreview "mwreview" (Northern California, USA)\nCasual fans of the Psychedelic Furs will probably want to pass on B-sides and Lost Grooves for the title is exactly what it is. More serious fans or those who want to start getting into the music of the Furs will appreciate this collection. With rare tracks and remixes from 1982-88, there is not one filler or inferior song in the bunch. All the non-LP B-sides are more than album worthy and the remixes are excellent. Even the 7:20 "Shock" remix is worth one's time. The live version of "No Easy Street" is wonderful.\nTo me, the real gems are the B-sides which start off this CD. "Aeroplane" (B-side to "Love My Way") is the epitome of the "beautiful chaos" of which Arthur Levy writes in the informative CD booklet. "Birdland" (B-side to "All That Money Wants") is as good as most of the tracks on any Furs album. "New Dream" (from the "Heartbreak Beat" 12") is a nice, lounge-sounding song. My favorite, however, is "Badman" (from the promo "Should God Forget" 12"). "Badman" is a haunting rocker that is one of the best Furs songs I have ever heard. Finally, this CD was put together with much care, with release dates and sources for each track and a nice 7-page article.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\n"Angels Don't Cry" makes it worth it ..., March 19, 2001\nReviewer: A music fan\nUnlike *real* albums you can't listen to it cohesively in one listen as it is really a collection of songs from live tracks to remixes and oddities. Most songs are just different versions that would cater to the dnce or remix enthusiasts. But the real gem here is "Angels Don't Cry". This version is much better than the Midnight To Midnight version and this song is one of their best tunes, musically speaking. I don't know why this wasn't as well-promoted as a single as the other Furs songs. This is right up there with other Furs classics. Considering the cheap price of this CD, imagine you are buying an Angels Don't Cry single with all these bonus tracks. Then it will be worth it for you ...\n\nHalf.com Album Notes\nThe Psychedelic Furs include: Richard Butler (vocals); John Ashton (guitar); Tim Butler (bass); Vince Ely, Phil Calvert, Tommy Price (drums).\n\nProducers include: Todd Rundgren, Keith Forsey, David M. Allen, The Psychedelic Furs, Stephen Street.\n\nCompilation producer: Bob Irwin.\nIncludes liner notes by Arthur Levy.\n\nHERE CAME THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS collects 14 tracks initially released as flip sides to their singles and one, "Badman," from a promotional-only release. Naturally, for a group that lasted as long as the Furs, this really only scrapes the surface of their copious backlog of material--however, what is here makes a surprisingly cohesive (and long, at more than 74 minutes) album. Of the tracks here, six are remixes (in one way or another) of album tracks, two are live, and the rest are true b-sides, tracks recorded during the album sessions but omitted for one reason or another.\nThe Furs' b-sides collected here are unusually strong. In most cases, it is difficult to guess why they were left off of their respective albums--except for the predictably dancey "Another Edge" (which swipes a chunk of the lyrics to the Furs' "Alice's House") and a cover of the Weill/Brecht classic "Mack the Knife" (which, while a credible version, really wouldn't have fit on any of the band's albums). Standouts include a vicious dance mix of "Aeroplane," complete with a schizophrenic saxophone; "Badman," which is clearly good enough to have been on BOOK OF DAYS; and a scorching Shep Pettibone remix of "Shock."
This rock cd contains 15 tracks and runs 74min 25sec.
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