Favorite TJB Release of 2005
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Phil Fox
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I picked SRO although Going Places will always be THE TJB album for me. I already had the Japanese issue of GP, but I really wanted better copies of Mexican Road Race, Wall Street Rag, Work Song, For Carlos, Freight Train Joe and of course the awesome Flamingo than I could get from my LPs. Now, if only 2nd, Coney Island, and The Brass Are Coming appear to make 2006 a truly happy new year!!
Phil
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LOST TREASURES is an easy pick as it's got all the "new" stuff on it, and I have to admit it's the one I've listened to most. As such, it certainly deserves the attention its gotten, and surely is my "honorable mention" pick, but of the standard album issues this year, I'd have to vote for ...SOUNDS LIKE...
As an album that's never before seen CD release, it was the first standout release for me, and boy was it a good one. Exquisite mastering and first class treatment really made these old recordings shine. Kudos to Herb and Bernie Grundman for getting it right, and thanks to Shout! Factory for releasing it.
...SOUNDS LIKE..., my pick for 2005 TjB reissue.
Harry
As an album that's never before seen CD release, it was the first standout release for me, and boy was it a good one. Exquisite mastering and first class treatment really made these old recordings shine. Kudos to Herb and Bernie Grundman for getting it right, and thanks to Shout! Factory for releasing it.
...SOUNDS LIKE..., my pick for 2005 TjB reissue.
Harry
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Captain Bacardi
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I've altered the title a bit, since Lost Treasures isn't technically a "reissue".
I did vote for Lost Treasures for pretty much the reasons Harry stated, even though there are a couple of songs on that CD that I didn't like at all ("Flowers On The Wall" and "Popcorn", for example). Sounds Like... and Ninth are strong contenders since this is their first appearance on a CD.
Capt. Bacardi
...eagerly awaiting the 2006 releases, online...
I did vote for Lost Treasures for pretty much the reasons Harry stated, even though there are a couple of songs on that CD that I didn't like at all ("Flowers On The Wall" and "Popcorn", for example). Sounds Like... and Ninth are strong contenders since this is their first appearance on a CD.
Capt. Bacardi
...eagerly awaiting the 2006 releases, online...
For me it's down to a choice between SRO, SL, NINTH and LOST TREASURES because I didn't care too much about LONELY BULL and already had the rest on CD. Still, a very difficult choice.
I would have to say the album I have gained the most appreciation for this year is NINTH. I used to think it was kind of a tepid album, but I've probably popped it into the player more than any other this year.
But, I think I probably have to go with LOST TREASURES too, since it gave us so many "new" TJB tracks and whetted our appetite for all the things to come.
I would have to say the album I have gained the most appreciation for this year is NINTH. I used to think it was kind of a tepid album, but I've probably popped it into the player more than any other this year.
But, I think I probably have to go with LOST TREASURES too, since it gave us so many "new" TJB tracks and whetted our appetite for all the things to come.
DAN BOLTON
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It's a no-brainer that Lost Treasures would win and that the three "mid-career" ones that were never previously released on CD in the US (or anywhere for two of them) would run second to third place or so.
I made this prediction before voting and see I am correct. Cheers! And Happy New Year!
--Mr Bill
I made this prediction before voting and see I am correct. Cheers! And Happy New Year!
--Mr Bill
Numero Cinco
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Lost Treasures for me, too. Among the Alpert Signatures of 2005, it is literally in a class by itself: the first new TJB album in over 30 years, even if much of its contents are alternative tracks of You Smile.
Still, there are some fresh doozies on this album. I've played "Happy Hour" so much that I wonder I've not worn it out.
Still, there are some fresh doozies on this album. I've played "Happy Hour" so much that I wonder I've not worn it out.
Captaindave
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I don't know what to say.
I don't know how to pick a favorite because I like all these albums. I have wanted all of them, and whenever I looked at all my old vinyl, I wondered if theses albums would ever "ride again" so to speak. There were many songs hidden on all that vinyl that would have remained silent without the CDs.
Lost Treasures offered many new and previously unheard songs. But, for some inexplicable reason, I do not like as many of the songs on that album when taken in total as on the other albums - and there are more songs on Lost Treasures than the others individually.
So, while Lost Treasures was the novel and new recording, and therefore should be the best release, maybe the word best isn't the way I would describe it. I like most of the others better. Not sure why, unless maybe they are like old friends that have come back to life after being silent for many years.
I don't know how to pick a favorite because I like all these albums. I have wanted all of them, and whenever I looked at all my old vinyl, I wondered if theses albums would ever "ride again" so to speak. There were many songs hidden on all that vinyl that would have remained silent without the CDs.
Lost Treasures offered many new and previously unheard songs. But, for some inexplicable reason, I do not like as many of the songs on that album when taken in total as on the other albums - and there are more songs on Lost Treasures than the others individually.
So, while Lost Treasures was the novel and new recording, and therefore should be the best release, maybe the word best isn't the way I would describe it. I like most of the others better. Not sure why, unless maybe they are like old friends that have come back to life after being silent for many years.
Captaindave
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Captaindave said:
After some more time has passed, I have had this thought.
Does Lost Treasures contain many more covers of songs done by other artists than other albums? I mean, I think that on the other albums there are at least a couple or so original Tijuana Brass songs never heard before; maybe from Sol Lake or Herb himself, etc. And, quite often, those songs turn out to be my favorites on the album.
This album strikes me somewhat differently than those others in that regard; maybe I am looking for another Winds of Barcelona, More and More Amor, or Slick, etc. Maybe that is why Happy Hour is by far my favorite song on Lost Treasures.
Numero Cinco
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Captaindave said:
For someone not knowing what to say, Captaindave said that rather well. It captures many of my own feelings, in spite of my comment and vote. For its sheer novelty, Lost Treasures was a wonder, though I'd never say it was my favorite of all the albums reissued. Those "old friends," now given a new lease on life, are Recovered Treasures.
I love Sounds Like, SRO, and Ninth. I have wanted these 3 albums on c-d for years. I have 'em now and I'm lovin' it. Also, I have a new found love for Sounds Like. All the cuts are great but my favorites are Lady Godiva and Treasure of San Miguel (sp?). What caught my ear on Treasure is Nick Ceroli's first few beats.
Also, I've burned my copies and filed away the originals plus I'm copying the album covers for the copies so I'm really in heaven.
Thanks Herb, Randy, and Shout! Factory.
Tom
Also, I've burned my copies and filed away the originals plus I'm copying the album covers for the copies so I'm really in heaven.
Thanks Herb, Randy, and Shout! Factory.
Tom
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Sol Wechter
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I was first conciously introduced to Ninth as a five-year-old operating my parent's Collaro portable record player in 1973. Brought up in the UK, my US-citizen mother had obviously bought it while working in the US Air Force base in Ruislip (because it's a US isseu), probably around early '68 just at the time of my conception - so I like to think my love for HA&TJB, and this album in particular, was rooted in listening to it while I was in the womb!
This album holds a very precious sentiment for me - the artwork, the label, and, of course, the music (with the atmosphere of the band - members calling to eachother such as in the run into the middle eight of Love Nest) - I feel it is ingrained into part of me like no other record I own is. The original LP is still in my collection - and plays very well despite me listening to it over and over again as a child - I was always very careful with record care!
Other albums like Sounds Like, SRO, Beat of the Brass are great - but Ninth is SPECIAL for me.
I always particularly loved the tracks by Julius Wechter and Sol Lake far better than covers, and 'Flea Bag' and 'Cowboys and Indians' are brilliant examples of marvellous arrangements of these original songs.
As commented by others, the Lost Treasures album is nice to hear - but the outstanding track in it is, of course, Happy Hour! My opinion is that it must have been an SRO out-take (but possibly Beat of the Brass).
Cheers!
This album holds a very precious sentiment for me - the artwork, the label, and, of course, the music (with the atmosphere of the band - members calling to eachother such as in the run into the middle eight of Love Nest) - I feel it is ingrained into part of me like no other record I own is. The original LP is still in my collection - and plays very well despite me listening to it over and over again as a child - I was always very careful with record care!
Other albums like Sounds Like, SRO, Beat of the Brass are great - but Ninth is SPECIAL for me.
I always particularly loved the tracks by Julius Wechter and Sol Lake far better than covers, and 'Flea Bag' and 'Cowboys and Indians' are brilliant examples of marvellous arrangements of these original songs.
As commented by others, the Lost Treasures album is nice to hear - but the outstanding track in it is, of course, Happy Hour! My opinion is that it must have been an SRO out-take (but possibly Beat of the Brass).
Cheers!
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