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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The CD reviewed above is superb music-wise, but sound-wise, it's an ok-only mid 90's non-remastered bog standard US issue with a crap slip inlay. And for an audiophile's dream of an album (beautifully produced by Walsh himself) is a huge let down. That is until now.
In Oct 2004 in Japan, they re-issued "Barnstorm" (1972, his debut solo LP), "The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get" (1973, his 2nd album) and "So What" (1974, his 3rd and last studio album for ABC) on CD in 24-bit remastered form (says so on the booklets). And better still, they are full US REPRO MINI LP SLEEVES - complete with So What's embossed outer and inner sleeves - and both Smoker & Barnstorm in their hard card gatefolds - very tastefully done. I finally got all three and fans should know that the sound on all is fabulous - especially Smoker & So What. If you're a lover of these 70's classics, you must own them!
"So What" has guest appearances from Randy Meisner, Don Henley and Glenn Frey of The Eagles with J.D. Souther and Dan Fogelberg contributing too (so sad to hear of his recent loss). "Turn To Stone", "Time Out". "Help Me Through The Night" and the gorgeous melodic rock of "County Fair" are just some of the highlights.
As Japanese imports, "So What" and the other 2 titles are not cheap for sure and you'll have to root them out to buy them (eBay/Amazon USA), but they're worth every penny. Joe Walsh and Eagles fans have been waiting for these for years.
Come on Geffen! Re-issue the great man's catalogue in the UK! And do it properly! Why do we have to look abroad for decent issues??
PS - MARCH 2009 FOOTNOTE: The Japanese-only 2004 24-bit CD Remasters of Joe Walsh's first 3 albums "Barnstorm", "The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get" and "So What" complete with vinyl LP repro sleeves and inners have now become hugely expensive collector's items. Someone in Japan seems to have noticed this, because the 3 are being 'reissued' on 22 April 2009 in Japan again - but this time along with the missing 4th title - the live set "You Can't Argue With A Sick Mind". They are availble for pre-order from the 2 excellent Japanese mail-order sites "cdjapan" and "mundojapan".
PPS: SEPTEMBER 2009 FOOTNOTE: see also review for the SHM-CD release of "So What"
In Oct 2004 in Japan, they re-issued "Barnstorm" (1972, his debut solo LP), "The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get" (1973, his 2nd album) and "So What" (1974, his 3rd and last studio album for ABC) on CD in 24-bit remastered form (says so on the booklets). And better still, they are full US REPRO MINI LP SLEEVES - complete with So What's embossed outer and inner sleeves - and both Smoker & Barnstorm in their hard card gatefolds - very tastefully done. I finally got all three and fans should know that the sound on all is fabulous - especially Smoker & So What. If you're a lover of these 70's classics, you must own them!
"So What" has guest appearances from Randy Meisner, Don Henley and Glenn Frey of The Eagles with J.D. Souther and Dan Fogelberg contributing too (so sad to hear of his recent loss). "Turn To Stone", "Time Out". "Help Me Through The Night" and the gorgeous melodic rock of "County Fair" are just some of the highlights.
As Japanese imports, "So What" and the other 2 titles are not cheap for sure and you'll have to root them out to buy them (eBay/Amazon USA), but they're worth every penny. Joe Walsh and Eagles fans have been waiting for these for years.
Come on Geffen! Re-issue the great man's catalogue in the UK! And do it properly! Why do we have to look abroad for decent issues??
PS - MARCH 2009 FOOTNOTE: The Japanese-only 2004 24-bit CD Remasters of Joe Walsh's first 3 albums "Barnstorm", "The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get" and "So What" complete with vinyl LP repro sleeves and inners have now become hugely expensive collector's items. Someone in Japan seems to have noticed this, because the 3 are being 'reissued' on 22 April 2009 in Japan again - but this time along with the missing 4th title - the live set "You Can't Argue With A Sick Mind". They are availble for pre-order from the 2 excellent Japanese mail-order sites "cdjapan" and "mundojapan".
PPS: SEPTEMBER 2009 FOOTNOTE: see also review for the SHM-CD release of "So What"
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Much of Joe Walsh's solo output is quite laid back, but his follow up to the formidable 'The Smoker You Drink...' recalls his time with The James Gang. Critically overshadowed by its predecessor, 'So What' deserves rather more attention. The outstanding rocker, 'Turn To Stone' is a regular feature in Walsh compilations, but 'Time Out' is almost as good, reminiscent in feel to gems such as 'Walk Away'. Opening track, 'Welcome To The Club', is in similar vein and is characteristically droll.
There are a couple of short novelty items, Ravel's straitlaced classical piece, 'Pavanne', as performed on moog, and the comedy track, 'All Night Laundry Mat Blues'. The other tracks are in a more familiar, gentle style, bolstered by lush harmonies. Special mention, however, should be made of 'County Fair', a swirling, smouldering, slowburner that combines eerie effects and mesmeric guitar playing across its six minutes.
Walsh's old mates, Passarelli and Vitale, add their usual expertise, together with a loose aggregation of top quality musicians, including future colleagues from The Eagles. 'So What' is a solid, satisfying album with some outstanding moments.
There are a couple of short novelty items, Ravel's straitlaced classical piece, 'Pavanne', as performed on moog, and the comedy track, 'All Night Laundry Mat Blues'. The other tracks are in a more familiar, gentle style, bolstered by lush harmonies. Special mention, however, should be made of 'County Fair', a swirling, smouldering, slowburner that combines eerie effects and mesmeric guitar playing across its six minutes.
Walsh's old mates, Passarelli and Vitale, add their usual expertise, together with a loose aggregation of top quality musicians, including future colleagues from The Eagles. 'So What' is a solid, satisfying album with some outstanding moments.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Most of us know that Joe walsh joined the Eagles and rocked em up. Did you also know that most of the eagles are on this album in a backing kinda way. So return the favour and Hotel california is born . anyway this'So what' album is a J W classic. I still love Welcome to the club, Turn to stone a special song that Joe keeps recording altering and this is still the Best version.!and the beautiful haunting interplay of drums and guitar on country fair. Shame there are no outakes to add as a bonus, never mind.The ideas this man has in his head will keep him going for decades!
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Published on 29 Mar 2008 by Mr. P. B. Koeb
So What!!!!!!
Yep...Bought the t-shirt..or at least wore it back in the day..no doubt when no one had a clue what I was on about!!!
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Published on 15 Feb 2008 by Frank Candour
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"So What" has been available on a US-only CD for years, but the issue is an ok-only mid 90's non-remastered bog standard version with a crap informationless slip inlay. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2008 by Mark Barry, Reckless Records, London
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