THE SONIC : Here Are The Sonics!!! - LP ( käytetty )

Label:
Norton Records (2) – NW 903
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono
Country:
US
Released:
1998
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Garage Rock

Kunto:
Kansi lähes uudenveroinen, pieni kolhu kannen ala vasen (EX)
Levy pientä käytön jälkeä ei haittaa kuuntelukokemusta (EX-)

A1 The Witch
Written-By – G. Roslie*
2:37
A2 Do You Love Me
Written-By – B. Gordy, Jr.*
2:15
A3 Roll Over Beethoven
Written-By – C. Berry*
2:46
A4 Boss Hoss
Written-By – G. Roslie*
2:21
A5 Dirty Robber
Written-By – Greek*, Morril*, Dangel*
1:58
A6 Have Love Will Travel
Written-By – R. Berry*
2:36
A7 Keep A Knockin'
Written-By – Collins*, Penniman*
1:52
A8 Don't Believe In Christmas
Written-By – G. Roslie*
1:43
B1 Psycho
Written-By – G. Roslie*
2:13
B2 Money
Written-By – B. Gordy, Jr.*, J. Bradford*
1:57
B3 Walkin' The Dog
Written-By – R. Thomas*
2:41
B4 Night Time Is The Right Time
Written-By – Herman*
2:55
B5 Strychnine
Written-By – G. Roslie*
2:10
B6 Good Golly Miss Molly
Written-By – Maralasco*, Blackwell*
2:05
B7 Santa Claus
Written-By – G. Roslie*
2:49
B8 The Village Idiot
Written-By [Uncredited] – Traditional
2:37
Phonographic Copyright ? – Norton Records (2)
Copyright © – Norton Records (2)
Licensed From – Etiquette Productions
Designed At – Immaculate Concepts
Published By – Valet Publishing Company
Published By – Jobete
Published By – Isalee
Published By – C.F.G. Publishing
Published By – American Berry
Published By – Sony
Published By – MCA
Published By – East (2)
Published By – Screen Gems-EMI
Published By – Parker Music
Published By – Robin Hood (4)
Published By – Third Story
Liner Notes – Miriam Linna
Mastered By – Bob Irwin
Sleeve, Cover, Photography By [Cover Photo By] – Jini Dellaccio
Sleeve, Design [Original Album Design By] – John L. Vlahovich
Sleeve, Layout – Immaculate Concepts, Pete Ciccone
—Sleeve info—
Licensed from Etiquette Productions
? & © 1998 Norton Records
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spine: NW 903 The Sonics Here Are The Sonics!!! Norton Records

Publishers:
Valet, BMI: A1, A4, A8, B1, B5, B7
Jobete, BMI: A2, B2
Isalee, BMI: A3
C.F.G. Pub., BMI: A5
American Berry, BMI: A6
Sony/MCA, BMI: A7
East, BMI: B3
Screen Gems/EMI, BMI: B4
Parker/Robin Hood/Third Story, BMI: B6

—Runout info—
"Weis" in the runouts is a signature.
The signature "Weis", the number "1" on side A and the number "2" on side B and the rest of the information appear separated from each other.
Barcode: 7 3125-30903-1 8
Matrix / Runout (Hand-etched runout side A): NW L?P?.903A-1 1 Weis
Matrix / Runout (Hand-etched runout side B): NW L?P?.903 B-1 2 Weis
Rights Society: BMI


These guys are the bomb! From the misogynism of 'The Witch' to the 'tender' love song about an automobile ('Boss Hoss'), the Sonics were inspired punkers before punk existed. The lead singer yells too much. The drums are way up in the mix. In short, this is early rock and roll that is actually FUN! I'm left wondering if Lou Reed was inspired to write 'Heroin' after hearing the Sonics' 'Strychnine'.

There is a welcome 'childishness' to the band's approach. The band was way ahead of its time with 'Don't Believe in Christmas', which is about the only negative song I've ever heard concerning the holiday. (Elvis' 'Blue Christmas' does not qualify, as the Pelvis is only whining about being lonely.) Unlike modern day atheists, the Sonics' dim view of Christmas has nothing to do with the holiday's religious connotations. The Sonics don't believe in Christmas because they 'didn't get nothing last year'. Spoken like a true ungrateful child! It's a great rock song, with a machine gun vocal reminiscent of Dylan's vocal delivery on 'Subterranean Homesick Blues'.

I wound up buying this Norton reissue because I assumed it was impossible to find the Etiquette original. This album relies heavily on cover versions of classics, which aren't as interesting as the band's own material. Although I must confess that I prefer the Sonics' rendition of 'Roll Over Beethoven' to the Beatles' take. The aggressive vocal on this number only underlines George Harrison's weak voice on the Fab Four version.

If you are looking for depth and thoughtfulness, I refer you to Sting or U2. 'The Witch' isn't as clever as the Rolling Stones' 'Under My Thumb', but what it lacks in subtlety it more than makes up for in exuberance. In short, this album would make a great Christmas gift for people who didn't get anything for Christmas last year.

It should be noted that Gerry Roslie wrote the original material and yells the crazy jock vocals. His 'Santa Claus' is another rather dark view of Christmas. And in a further bit of welcome political incorrectness, 'The Village Idiot' is actually 'Jingle Bells' sung by a 'Harold'. Harold sounds retarded (I'm sorry, mentally challenged) in his vocal rendition, which would not go over well with the politically correct crowd today Oh well. I think this album is a lot of fun.