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Track Listings
| 1. Dancing The Night Away |
| 2. Freeze |
| 3. Cold Love |
| 4. Phoney Heaven |
| 5. Bring In The Morning Light |
| 6. Emergency |
| 7. Whiskey And Wine |
| 8. Summertime (Is Calling) |
| 9. BONUS TRACKS Be What You Gotta Be |
| 10. Dancing The Night Away (7\ Version) |
| 11. You Beat The Hell Out Of Me (7\ Version) |
| 12. Cold Love (U.S.A. 7\ Mix) |
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CD Description
- A UK National Chart No.46 when first released in 1977, this was the debut LP by the vastly under-rated Motors - Includes the hit single Dancing The Night Away (No.42) - Original LP artwork, in-depth liner notes by Record Collectors Joe Geesin plus pictures of all relevant singles sleeves are a feature of the stunning packaging
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have waited since CDs were initially invented for this album to be released in that format. I bought the original LP in 1977 and it formed the soundtrack to my 'formative years'! The raw energy of all of the songs on the album never ceases to amaze me - hairs stand up on the back of my neck during the intro to 'Dancing The Night Away' and 'Cold Love', but 'Whisky & Wine' is also a fantastically powerful, bare song.
I still feel that The Motors sold out with their second album which was much too commercial - I appreciate that they had mouths to feed - but this was one of the biggest selling debut LPs by a British band (at the time) and is a true reflection of what pure passionate rock should be if left in the hands of its creators.
I still love this album and can think of nothing bad to say about it. If you enjoy your rock raw, but still melodic, you will not regret buying this CD - I have just bought it, and in doing so feel as if I have discovered the Holy Grail!
I still feel that The Motors sold out with their second album which was much too commercial - I appreciate that they had mouths to feed - but this was one of the biggest selling debut LPs by a British band (at the time) and is a true reflection of what pure passionate rock should be if left in the hands of its creators.
I still love this album and can think of nothing bad to say about it. If you enjoy your rock raw, but still melodic, you will not regret buying this CD - I have just bought it, and in doing so feel as if I have discovered the Holy Grail!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Most people who can remember The Motors only know them for their sublime pop hit, "Airport". That came from their second album and was one of several older songs needed to make up the numbers. This, their 1977 debut album was what the band were originally about however, crunching, adrenalin-driven rock. Not heavy metal nor new wave, The Motors somehow seemed to fall somewhere between the two. Songwriters Andy McMaster and Nick Garvey had displayed their creative prowess with pub rock outfit Ducks Deluxe. Guitarist Bram Tchaikovsky (honest) and drummer Rick Slaughter helped make this band a powerhouse.
"Dancing The Night Away", the opening track, is the undoubted highlight. The edited single version, also included here, should have been a hit. The lengthy album version is awesome, featuring an extended opening that hooks you from the off and a breathtaking instrumental break that combines air-shredding Rickenbacker guitar over the relentless, hard-driving rhythm that prevails throughout. Both "Freeze" and "Phoney Heaven" illustrate why the album draws comparisons with Status Quo, but in truth the resemblances are rare and fleeting. "Cold Love" sticks out for its deep, gutsy reggae-influenced rhythm. "Emergency" sees the band cranking up into a frenzy and the other three tracks all bring something a little different to the album. The pace, though, rarely drops and the sense of energy is enhanced by a vibrant production.
The bonus tracks consist of single edits, an alternative mix and the non-album single, "Be What You Gotta Be", this latter track being arguably no better than anything on the album proper. This is a welcome reissue however and one which will appeal to lovers of high energy rock.
"Dancing The Night Away", the opening track, is the undoubted highlight. The edited single version, also included here, should have been a hit. The lengthy album version is awesome, featuring an extended opening that hooks you from the off and a breathtaking instrumental break that combines air-shredding Rickenbacker guitar over the relentless, hard-driving rhythm that prevails throughout. Both "Freeze" and "Phoney Heaven" illustrate why the album draws comparisons with Status Quo, but in truth the resemblances are rare and fleeting. "Cold Love" sticks out for its deep, gutsy reggae-influenced rhythm. "Emergency" sees the band cranking up into a frenzy and the other three tracks all bring something a little different to the album. The pace, though, rarely drops and the sense of energy is enhanced by a vibrant production.
The bonus tracks consist of single edits, an alternative mix and the non-album single, "Be What You Gotta Be", this latter track being arguably no better than anything on the album proper. This is a welcome reissue however and one which will appeal to lovers of high energy rock.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Terrific album from a band that never really got the recognition they deserved at the time.
This CD has four bonus tracks that really fills out the original album very nicely.
Power pop at it's best!
This CD has four bonus tracks that really fills out the original album very nicely.
Power pop at it's best!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant
This is classic solid rock as it used to be and still should. Had this on vinyl but it got damaged so was overjoyed when I found it on CD. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2009 by Graeme Dewhirst
The Great Motorrrrssssssss
What a fantastic album this is from the Motors,this cd rocks along at a almighty pace and the songs are great all very strong and well put together by this great band. Read more
Published on 15 April 2008 by AJ
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