Easybeats , The: Friends CD Track Listing

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Easybeats , The Friends (1969)
Originally Released 1969\nRepertoire CD Edition Released August 1992\n2nd Repertoire CD Edition Released November 14, 2002\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: Originally released in 1969, Friends, The Easybeats' last album, was a curiously half-baked and deflated affair, despite some interesting moments. The Australian group's trademark peppiness gave way to a world-weary tone, perhaps as a result of their roller-coaster ride through near-Beatles-like fame in their native land and limited success elsewhere. Apparently much of this collection was actually half-finished demos, which accounts for the fairly sparse feel on several tracks. The least successful songs are the forced rock & roll boogies, with overwrought vocals from lead singer Stevie Wright. The more pensive tracks, like the title tune, have an oddly compelling, hollow feel of resignation bordering on gloom that starkly contrasts with their more well-known mid-'60s material. The Harry Vanda/George Young songwriting team wrote all of the album's songs, including the group's final single, "St. Louis." This CD reissue adds 11 songs to the original LP from various late '60s singles, obscure Australian compilations, and alternate mixes; all are reasonably enjoyable, none are particularly essential. -- Richie Unterberger\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nThe hint of things to come, February 14, 2003\nReviewer: Randall E. Adams (Los Angeles, CA United States)\nThe Easybeats were such a fantastic group it is hard to believe that they left the music world with such a whimper. Aside from a few good tracks ("St. Louis," "Can't Find Love" and "Watching the World (Go By)") and the absolutely great "Rock n Roll Boogie," the material on this 1969 album is half-baked and usually half-finished. Some of the tracks, like the loungish "I Love Marie," just make me wince. However, the album is an interesting pointer to Vanda/Young's next phase, their boogie/soul alter ego Marcus Hook Roll Band. Still, I can't help wondering whether the group even authorized this release.\nThis release is rescued by the 11 additional tracks. Some of them are unnecessary alternative versions of "Good Friday" tracks but many of them are great Central Sound songwriting demos. They put the whole of "Friends" to shame. These additional tracks are the reason to buy this CD.\n\nHalf.com N/A YEAR: 1969
This rock cd contains 22 tracks and runs 69min 42sec.
Freedb: 3c105416
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1. Easybeats , The - St. Louis (03:13)
2. Easybeats , The - Friends (03:43)
3. Easybeats , The - Watching The World (Go By) (02:36)
4. Easybeats , The - Can't Find Love (03:29)
5. Easybeats , The - Holding On (03:40)
6. Easybeats , The - I Love Marie (02:38)
7. Easybeats , The - Rock And Roll Boogie (02:30)
8. Easybeats , The - Tell Your Mother (05:22)
9. Easybeats , The - The Train Song (03:31)
10. Easybeats , The - What Becomes Of You My Love (03:18)
11. Easybeats , The - Woman You're On My Mind (04:34)
12. Easybeats , The - (bonus Track) Peculiar Hole In The Sky (A-Side Parlophone 8892) (1969) (02:59)
13. Easybeats , The - (bonus Track) Gonna Make It (B-Side Polydor NH 56357) (1969) (03:16)
14. Easybeats , The - (bonus Track) H.P. Man (B-Side Parlophone 8892) (1969) (02:43)
15. Easybeats , The - (bonus Track) Down To The Last 500 (From ''Best Of The Easybeats Vol. 2'' ) (1970) (02:40)
16. Easybeats , The - (bonus Track) My Old Man's A Groovy Old Man (From ''Best Of The Easybeats Vol. 2'' ) (1970) (02:24)
17. Easybeats , The - (bonus Track) Such A Lovely Day (From ''Best Of The Easybeats Vol. 2'' ) (1970) (03:14)
18. Easybeats , The - (bonus Track) Who Are My Friends (Completely Different Version Of ''friends'' From Uk Album) (03:14)
19. Easybeats , The - (bonus Track) Look Out I'm On The Way Down (Demo From Central Sound Studio) (02:36)
20. Easybeats , The - (bonus Track) Little Red Bucket (Demo From Central Sound Studio) (02:44)
21. Easybeats , The - (bonus Track) Remember Sam (Alternate Mix From The Shel Talmy Tapes) (02:34)
22. Easybeats , The - Pretty Girl (Alternate Mix From The Shel Talmy Tapes) (02:32)