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| | Pieces | | | Music Artist : | | Manassas | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Rhino | | Release Date : | | 2009-09-22 | | Store Price : | | $13.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $12.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Witching Hour
2. Sugar Babe
3. Lies (with Joe Walsh)
4. My Love Is A Gentle Thing
5. Like a Fox
6. Word Game
7. Tan Sola Y Triste
8. Fit To Be Tied
9. Love and Satisfy
10. High & Dry
11. Panhandle Rag
12. Uncle Pen
13. Do You Remember the Americans
14. Dim Lights, Thick Smoke (And Loud, Loud Music)
15. I Am My Brother
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Manassas
Submitted on: 2009-11-04 |
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| This CD is as good or maybe better than the original 2 LP set from 1972 (or so). The production is outstanding and the song selection is great. This is a band that should reunite. |
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 "Pieces" is an apt description
Submitted on: 2009-10-21 |
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| I was excited to learn of this recording...upon listening, I came to the conclusion that "Leftovers" would be a better title. I remain hopeful that somewhere there is a live Manassas recording that will further verify the promise of the first album. |
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 new old stock Stills
Submitted on: 2009-10-16 |
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| Stephen Stills was at his best with Mannassas and this is cuts from those sessions , maybe not the best tunes they did , but better than most anyone elses , and a good recording quality too. |
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A great CD for Stills and Manassas fans......
Submitted on: 2009-10-11 |
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Not too much more to add to prior reviewers' comments but here are some thoughts that I hope will add some value for potential purchasers. This CD is an eclectic mix of, well, `Pieces' performed by Stephen Stills and Manassas. Although it is understandable how this collection could only be released retrospectively, it stands the test of time and is well worth listening to for Stephen Stills fans. Several of the best songs seemed to be saved for future release, most notably `My Love is a Gentle Thing' (which was slated for the ill-fated 1974 CSNY `Human Highway' album) and `Love and Satisfy' (Souther-Hillman-Furay). `My Love is a Gentle Thing' sounds almost identical to me to the one on the CSN box set and maybe it is. Others are re-recordings of previously-released (`Sugar Babe', `Word Game') or soon-to-be-released at that time (`Do You Remember the Americans', `Lies') songs. Others are great originals ('Witching Hour') or covers we have not heard.
The musicianship of this band is simply superior and for those appreciating high quality 2-channel recordings, the sound quality is outstanding. Folks, these are real musicians making real music. This is not digitally-synthesized over-processed garbage.
What stood out for me on many of the songs was Dallas Taylor's drumming which is very prominent on many of the rockier selections. A number of hardcore bluegrass cuts are included featuring fiddle and mandolin (by Chris Hillman, the pro's pro, of course) towards the end of the CD. Finally, Stephen is singing gritty, unforced and on key, and his guitar is sweet.
Years later, I am stills sorry that Stephen could never put Manassas back together, if for just a reunion tour.
I rate this CD is a buy.
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Superb!!!!
Submitted on: 2009-10-08 |
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....I couldn't wait to get my hands on this album (especially when you pre-order, time seems to stand still(s)....)and I wasn't disappointed! Stills has always been my main man when it comes to melodic tunes with a bite and Manassas proved to be an excellent vehicle for his creative prowess. If there is a downside, I only wish that some of the "pieces" where longer in length. What I wouldn't give to hear a five minute version of "Tan Sola Y Triste"!!! Anyway, if you're a Stills fan, do yourself a favor and buy this LP. Like everybody else, I'm looking forward to purchasing that "promised" box set that Nash is putting together for Stills. No doubt there will be a few choice "gems" to surface from the archives. Besides, its way past time to critically reevaluate the Stills canon. Song for song, I think Stephen Stills towers over the likes of an over-hyped Neil Young. Keep em coming, Stephen! |
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