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Digitally remastered UK tracklisting version! Breakthrough 1966 album, reissued with 7 rare BONUS tracks.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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This new version of Sunshine Superman compliments rather than replaces the 2005 reissue, so if you have the earlier disc this one won't make it obsolete. The 2005 disc featured the ten track mono version of the U.S. edition of the album along with seven bonus tracks. On this new version you get a brand new stereo mix of the U.S. album and nine bonus tracks on disc one, whilst disc two features the mono mix of the twelve track U.K. version of the album along with three bonus tracks. There are differences with bonus material featured on the two CD releases and I have added a track-listing to show what you get here. The multitrack masters for three tracks on the U.K. mono album could not be located so no new stereo versions could be created for them - that is why they are not included!
This release is another by top compiler Tim Chacksfield and the new mix and master is by Abbey Roads senior engineer Peter Mew. It is presented in a three way card gatefold sleeve containing the two CDs and a very informative booklet detailing recording dates, personnel, track info and much more besides.
The new stereo mix gives this classic mid sixties album a new lease of life and is well priced in comparison with similar projects by other labels. Five stars for the price and quality and well worth adding to your 2005 version! Tracks as follows:
Disc One New US Version Stereo Album:
01. Sunshine Superman (3:19)
02. Legend of A Girl Child Linda (6:52)
03. Three King Fishers (3:19)
04. Ferris Wheel (4:13)
05. Bert's Blues (3:59)
06. Season of the Witch (4:58)
07. The Trip (4:38)
08. Guinevere (3:44)
09. The Fat Angel (4:18)
10. Celeste (4:13)
Bonus Tracks
11. Breezes of Patchouli (4:39)
12.... Read more ›
This release is another by top compiler Tim Chacksfield and the new mix and master is by Abbey Roads senior engineer Peter Mew. It is presented in a three way card gatefold sleeve containing the two CDs and a very informative booklet detailing recording dates, personnel, track info and much more besides.
The new stereo mix gives this classic mid sixties album a new lease of life and is well priced in comparison with similar projects by other labels. Five stars for the price and quality and well worth adding to your 2005 version! Tracks as follows:
Disc One New US Version Stereo Album:
01. Sunshine Superman (3:19)
02. Legend of A Girl Child Linda (6:52)
03. Three King Fishers (3:19)
04. Ferris Wheel (4:13)
05. Bert's Blues (3:59)
06. Season of the Witch (4:58)
07. The Trip (4:38)
08. Guinevere (3:44)
09. The Fat Angel (4:18)
10. Celeste (4:13)
Bonus Tracks
11. Breezes of Patchouli (4:39)
12.... Read more ›
47 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I am not going to make any remarks about how great this album, although indeed great it was, and still is. What I am going to talk about is the fact that FINALLY this album has been in true stereo, every song, for the first time ever - coming off the original multi-track recordings. If you think you know what the Sunshine Superman album sounds like, think again. As much as you may love this album, and may have even heard it hundreds of times, like I have, until you hear this in true stereo, you haven't really "heard" it. In addition to having a much cleaner, richer sound, this new stereo mix brings out many, many little intricate sounds that are buried, or way in the background in the mono mix. Also, Donovan's voice is much, much clearer, situated right in the center, with very nice natural studio echo (which you can't hear on the mono mix) and the instruments are surrounding him in perfect soundstage presence. I always thought a few of the songs on Sunshine Superman, particularly Celeste, had a slight sort of distorted sound. Not now. Perfectly clear as can be. Even all the bonus tracks on disc one are in true stereo. The ones that were issued on the 2005 EMI remaster were in semi-distorted mono, especially Breezes of Patchuli. Now, here in stereo, they too really open up. This is truly an amazingly pleasing listen. [Unfortunately, it seems back in the 60's, EPIC Records, on which both the Sunshine Superman and Mellow Yellow albums were issued were not the only ones that were never released back then in true stereo. Their (EPIC's) stereo was that fake stereo that actually sounds much worse than the mono versions. If you listen to U.S.... Read more ›
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
Donovan's Sunshine Superman record is a work of genius. A remarkable piece of work, not least for being produced when he was only 20yrs old, it contains several songs that deserve to be whispered in hushed tones whenever people are discussing the musical achievements of the 1960s: the title track of course, a pounding piece of pure pop psychedelia, but also Season Of The Witch, Celeste, Ferris Wheel, The Trip and The Fat Angel. These are awesome songs. Full of swirling lyrics, driving bass lines and guitar figures that will last forever.
This record places Donovan in the vanguard of the musical developments of the 1960s. The shock is that only a few weeks earlier he was still regarded as a 'folk' performer. The leap in sound and vision of this record is a wonder to behold, easily the equal of any other record produced at this time and streets ahead of most. It represents a real fusion of sounds, combining western pop, eastern ragas and a sophisticated lyrical romanticism the like of which was completely revolutionary.
That this record is routinely neglected in reviews of the 60s is a complete traversty. Donovan had suggested the future development of his lyrics in Sunny Goodge Street and Summer Day Reflection Song, but nothing prepared anybody for the revolutionary leap made here. But more than the lyrical development are the musical textures created in the record, a tribute to the exceptional teaming of Donovan and Mickie Most, and a hint of what was to come when a partnership was formed with the truly great John Cameron. These textures are what ultimately makes the record. Simply stunning.
The recently added bonus tracks are interesting, but not essential, and its the first 10 tracks which make this record the classic it is.... Read more ›
This record places Donovan in the vanguard of the musical developments of the 1960s. The shock is that only a few weeks earlier he was still regarded as a 'folk' performer. The leap in sound and vision of this record is a wonder to behold, easily the equal of any other record produced at this time and streets ahead of most. It represents a real fusion of sounds, combining western pop, eastern ragas and a sophisticated lyrical romanticism the like of which was completely revolutionary.
That this record is routinely neglected in reviews of the 60s is a complete traversty. Donovan had suggested the future development of his lyrics in Sunny Goodge Street and Summer Day Reflection Song, but nothing prepared anybody for the revolutionary leap made here. But more than the lyrical development are the musical textures created in the record, a tribute to the exceptional teaming of Donovan and Mickie Most, and a hint of what was to come when a partnership was formed with the truly great John Cameron. These textures are what ultimately makes the record. Simply stunning.
The recently added bonus tracks are interesting, but not essential, and its the first 10 tracks which make this record the classic it is.... Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good value.
Not as good as proclaimed for sound quality, but still fine example of Donavan's eclectic material. Bit of a gimmick to include Mono version of virtually same CD as stereo, but... Read more
Published 12 days ago by john
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sunshine Superman: Donovan - Epistle to Dippiness
This 1966 (US release) or 1967 (UK release) album is the third from hippie troubadour Donovan. And while it contains some masterpieces I have to say that it is the first of his... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Victor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super innovator
Donovan was the first act that I loved back in the sixties, from his early protest and wandering minstrel days up to his psychedelic folk jazz rocky incarnation. Read more
Published 4 months ago by SamSamBaildonman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Proper mix and mastering at last
This was always a favourite album of mine: I bought the Epic version (a French issue) as well as the mix-and-match UK one. However, two things always bugged me. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Andy Finney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sunshine Audio from Donovan..
After numerous listens of Sunshine Superman the Stereo mix, I can highly recommended this double CD especially the new stereo mix which is IMHO superb in depth clarity and audio... Read more
Published 9 months ago by ACIDMOTHER
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not to burst anyones bubble...
Firstly, the remixing of this classic album is fantastic and creates the proper 3D stereo sound stage it has been lacking for so long. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. C. A. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sunshine Superman
This is a tremendous musical work by Donovan. I have the old vinyl LP but there are 'extras' on this production. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Spangle
5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful
great music from a great album. The vinyl i got when first released has always been a favourite. It was a shock when i heard the now more common USA release, as I knew each note of... Read more
Published 20 months ago by baz123
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love the music, hate the packaging
Fabulous album in wonderful sound, can't fault it on that score, but I hate these card sleeves - difficult to get the discs out and easily damaged, my copy arrived bumped and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Drew McCulf
5.0 out of 5 stars
a classic
We all know this is a classic album now it sounds great as well.The remastering makes it come to life,brilliant.
Published 22 months ago by rob
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