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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Introduction (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 2. Don't Do It (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 3. King Harvest (Has Surely Come) (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 4. Caledonia Mission (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 5. Get Up, Jake (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 6. Stage Fright (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 7. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 8. Across The Great Divide (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 9. This Wheel's On Fire (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 10. Rag Mama Rag (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 2. I Shall Be Released (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 3. Up On Cripple Creek (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 4. The Rumor (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 5. Rockin' Chair (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 6. Time To Kill (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 7. Down In The Flood (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 8. When I Paint My Masterpiece (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 9. Don't Ya Tell Henry (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
| 10. Like A Rolling Stone (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster) | |||
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Rock of Ages is a gift from the group long celebrated as one of rock's best concert attractions... and on New Year's Eve 1971 the Band were at the top of their game. Their show that night was hailed as one of the greatest-ever live sets--and a hint of that magic came through on 1972's truncated Rock Of Ages. Now radically expanded, the new double CD only enhances the original's reputation. Praise from Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Eric Clapton has established the Band as musicians' musicians--and their instrumental dexterity, musical fluency and lyrical intrigue are to the fore here, notably on "Stage Fright" and "The Weight". There is also the bonus of an entire disc of previously unreleased tracks--including a blistering cover of "Loving You is Sweeter than Ever". But the real gold is mined on the four tracks featuring special guest Bob Dylan, then in the midst of his mysterious withdrawal. Rock of Ages was always great. This restoration makes it greater still. --Patrick Humphries
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2CD set. Remastered! CD reissue of original classic 1972 live double album, now expanded with 10 BONUS tracks
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Geoffrey Millar
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Format:Audio CD
What a terrific album: expanded from the original issue with a full CD of extra material and new liner notes, this set features almost all The Band's best songs, recorded live with a great horn section on many tracks.
The set also features four songs from surprise guest Bob Dylan, including When I Paint My Masterpiece and two Basement Tapes songs, Don't Ya Tell Henry and Down in the Flood.
The unreleased songs are great, particularly I Shall be Released, Rockin Chair and Loving You is Sweeter than Ever. The latter is a good complement to Don't Yo Do It, the concert opener. Have a listen to Rick's bass in these two songs, very funky indeed.
The sound is crisp and clear, but also has warmth, with bass, drums and piano beautifully recorded and mixed. All the musicians and singers are in great form and I can't think of a dud track, even the Dylan numbers have a groovy sloppiness about them.
Note that the original CD issue was also a double set, but just had the original vinyl tracks spread over the CDs. This set has all the original album on the first CD, so be sure to order the new one!
RIP Rick Danko and Richard Manuel.
The set also features four songs from surprise guest Bob Dylan, including When I Paint My Masterpiece and two Basement Tapes songs, Don't Ya Tell Henry and Down in the Flood.
The unreleased songs are great, particularly I Shall be Released, Rockin Chair and Loving You is Sweeter than Ever. The latter is a good complement to Don't Yo Do It, the concert opener. Have a listen to Rick's bass in these two songs, very funky indeed.
The sound is crisp and clear, but also has warmth, with bass, drums and piano beautifully recorded and mixed. All the musicians and singers are in great form and I can't think of a dud track, even the Dylan numbers have a groovy sloppiness about them.
Note that the original CD issue was also a double set, but just had the original vinyl tracks spread over the CDs. This set has all the original album on the first CD, so be sure to order the new one!
RIP Rick Danko and Richard Manuel.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"The Last waltz" had an array of popular stars that attracted a lot of attention to the music of The Band. However "Rock Of Ages" was the live album that set the standard for all live albums to follow. Immaculate production \ recording by Phil Ramone and Alan Touisaint's horn arrangements agument a fine group performance. All the best loved Band tunes are here. This C.D completes the picture by including the "Dylan" encore performance.
What more could you ask?
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is not only one of the best, if not the best, live album of all time, but also one of the BEST albums of all time, which would then also make it one of the best concerts ever. Fantastic! The Band is so tight that despite the cheers from the crowd, you would think that this is a studio album. The Band is an unusual combination of raw, mountainish, almost garage-like band music with extreme versatility and tightness. The version of The Weight on this album is arguably the best that they ever performed this song (not that crazy about the studio version) and they do an outstanding version of Marvin Gaye's Don't Do It with all of the NY horns. Every single song on this album is done at a high level - I would have loved attending this concert. This is a must for any music collection. A masterpiece.
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brilliant
I bought this album when it came out on vinyl it has always been one of my favourites.
I saw THE BAND live twice and these discs really capture them enjoying themselves. Read more
I saw THE BAND live twice and these discs really capture them enjoying themselves. Read more
Published 1 month ago by terry s
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The Band Revisited
A very comprehensive look at the back catalogue of the group. Any half-serious Band lover will have these, but the newcomer to American Rock history cannot but be impressed with... Read more
Published 16 months ago by William M. Beveridge
5.0 out of 5 stars
rock of ages
excellent, one of the best live albums ever made. listen to it all the time. never get tired of hearing The Band
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. Karen Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
WONERFUL!
BOUGHT THIS WHEN IT FIRST CAME ON TO CD. THE NEW EXPANDED/REMASTERED VERSION IS SO MUCH BETTER IN SOUND QUALITY AND THE EXTRA TRACKS.IF YOU HAVE NOT GOT THIS VERSION ALREADY. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. J. M. Markham
5.0 out of 5 stars
BEST LIVE BAND ALBUM!
Originally issued in 1972 as a double live album, 'Rock of Ages' captures The Band in concert at the height of their powers. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by MG Russell
4.0 out of 5 stars
The oldtime rock never dies.
The Band at its most creative period. Beautiful live performance with a hornsection!
Goose pimples. Bring back a lot of good memories. Certainly an "aanradertje". Read more
Goose pimples. Bring back a lot of good memories. Certainly an "aanradertje". Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2009 by H. Biesheuvel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Live Albums 101 - This is how to do it.
Right folks, if you're starting a band this is how to play a concert. Before you assemble in the hall, get a CD player and put this album on. Listen and listen good. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2007 by Ms. Felicia Davis-burden
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb
This is one of THE great Rock N Roll bands captured live on New Years Eve 1971/72. With tracks from "Music from the Big pink" and "The Band" as well as "Stage Fright" this has most... Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2007 by S J Buck
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just brings so much good stuff back again
Great CD loads of great tracks - go on enjoy.
Published on 10 April 2005 by Mr. GF Settle
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