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69 of 73 people found the following review helpful
By I. Gomm
Format:Audio CD
Imagine how I feel. As an ex-member of Brinsley Schwarz I have had to wait 35 years to hear how and what we played that day. I was particularly impressed by my singing!
Ian Gomm
Ian Gomm
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Junglies
Format:Audio CD
This album was originally a double vinyl LP intended to raise funds for the Greasy Truckers, an organisation who's origins are lost in the midst of time to me. It contained performances from the live event, most notably Man and Hawkwind but also with Brinsley Schwartz, and it could be said that it was a relatively major underground hit.
Man had released a CD of their performance a few years ago but it is only now where we are able to enjoy the whole shebang interupted as it was by a power cut caused through a dispute between Prime Minister Ted (teeth) Heath and the National Union of Mineworkers. Rolling power cuts were the order of the day across the country and entertainment events such as my own Jingles Wednesday Explosion at the mecca in Sunderland were curtailed at most inconvenient times. In the end, Heath blinked first, the government backed down and that event began a chain of events which culminated in the election of Margaret Thatcher in 1979.
However, back to the music. It is great to have this expanded set available once again not only for the superb 23 minute Spunk Rock which opens the album for Man but also for the hint of the power of Hawkwind's live performance although the mixing leaves a lot to be desired on their set. Brinsley Schwartz at first seem to be the odd band out here with their affable and easy going pub/indie rock but they are the perfect foil for the other two bands and later matured into one of the most accomplished and professional bands in Britain before their demise.
However, as a live album this may not be perfect but it is an accurate reflection of a dramatic evening filled with incident where the three bands, ably assisted by DJ Andy Dunkley, took those in attendance to a higher plane, all in a good cause.
What no video?
Man had released a CD of their performance a few years ago but it is only now where we are able to enjoy the whole shebang interupted as it was by a power cut caused through a dispute between Prime Minister Ted (teeth) Heath and the National Union of Mineworkers. Rolling power cuts were the order of the day across the country and entertainment events such as my own Jingles Wednesday Explosion at the mecca in Sunderland were curtailed at most inconvenient times. In the end, Heath blinked first, the government backed down and that event began a chain of events which culminated in the election of Margaret Thatcher in 1979.
However, back to the music. It is great to have this expanded set available once again not only for the superb 23 minute Spunk Rock which opens the album for Man but also for the hint of the power of Hawkwind's live performance although the mixing leaves a lot to be desired on their set. Brinsley Schwartz at first seem to be the odd band out here with their affable and easy going pub/indie rock but they are the perfect foil for the other two bands and later matured into one of the most accomplished and professional bands in Britain before their demise.
However, as a live album this may not be perfect but it is an accurate reflection of a dramatic evening filled with incident where the three bands, ably assisted by DJ Andy Dunkley, took those in attendance to a higher plane, all in a good cause.
What no video?
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Mike Reed
Format:Audio CD
Superbly produced 3-CD expanded reissue of the legendary Greasy Truckers Party - of the first one that took place on February 13, 1972 at the London Roundhouse. Disc one is the complete set by Man, which is a fine audio document of the show although it's pretty similar to their live 'Padget Rooms' disc. Disc two is the one and only space rock pioneers Hawkwind with their (then) ground-breaking performance for the head-swirling "You Shouldn't Do That", "Paranoia" (off the band's 1970 first lp), Bob Calvert's top-of-the-line recital "Earth Calling", their only million-seller "Silver Machine", "Born To Go" and one of Nik Turner's true mile stones - a jamming version of "Brainstorm". If you automatically assume you might not want this 3-CD box set because you already own copies of 'Space Ritual', 'Empire Pool Wembley' and '1999 Party-Live At Chicago Auditorium' - think again! If you're a Hawkwind completist like I (sort of) am you're going to want this show because it appears to have different instrumentations, various arrangements, etc. Disc three is Brinsley Schwarz - featuring Nick Lowe (Graham Parker, Rockpile) playing their usual set of British pub rock. For some reason(s), I could never get too much into this band. Nonetheless, this 3-CD box set is a M-U-S-T have. Look around enough and you should be able to find it at a very affordable price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Bought the original vinyl when it came out early 70's. price was another coup. Listening to Man on my surround sound, takes me back to the day!!!!!!!
Published 5 months ago by MR. J. T. SMITH
4.0 out of 5 stars
I bought this for Man...
The Man gig captures the band as they move from club to breathtaking, and doesn't disappoint. It fills a nice hole between early and middle period, with Mickey Jones alreadt... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Dave W
4.0 out of 5 stars
GREASY TRUCKERS PARTY
MAN AND BRINSLEY SCHWARTZ VERY GOOD. AS I AM NOT TOTALLY INTO ALTERNATIVE, I DID NOT CARE AS MUCH FOR HAWKWIND. OVERALL, I THOUGHT THE CD'S WERE VERY GOOD. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2010 by T. Bryant
5.0 out of 5 stars
Waited & Waited..........
...........for this, I too bought this on release , mainly for Man , but loved it all............ There were a lot of great "reasonable " priced releases during this period of... Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by Beancooper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great representation
Great representation of all three bands involved plus Magic Michael's performance that seems all about humouring. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2010 by Anders
2.0 out of 5 stars
Greasy Truckers fail to go Global
All that wait for the re-release and then where is Gong and Global Village Trucking Company, by far the best things on the original.
Published on 8 Feb 2010 by billboy2007
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting snapshot.
This sprawling 3 CD set is a godsend to anybody who is a fan of this era of music, especially those who are interested in the UK underground/festival circuit. Read more
Published on 15 July 2009 by Mr. A. M. Bragg
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great, but I wish they wouldn't muck about with these things
My only gripe is that Born To Go is at least two minutes shorter than the bonus track on the 2cd Space Ritual (which I'm assuming is what was on the original Greasy Truckers LP),... Read more
Published on 4 July 2008 by S. Conway
5.0 out of 5 stars
Took Some Getting Used To
I have had the original double LP from not long after it came out. Bought it second hand and it sounded it even then - crackles, scratches on the Hawkwind side etc. Read more
Published on 15 April 2008 by J. Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Trucks Deluxe !
Like the original vinyl release that I bought way back when, I bought this cd solely for the Brinsley Schwarz contribution. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2008 by M. A. Sanders
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