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18 Original Demos of Songs that Became an Invaluable Part of the Squeeze Repertoire.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Hmmmmm. A most interesting one this.....
Being a massive Squeeze & Glenn fan over the years, I've looked forward to hearing these early demos from the East Side Story sessions. Whilst it's interesting in places to hear (for example) how a song like "I Don't Like Love" (included here) ended up morphing into "I Can't Hold On" from the Sweets From A Stanger album, it's difficult to imagine that anyone other than an ardent Squeeze fan would be interested in this curio. There's nothing here that betters the finished album versions (in my humble opinion).
I'm a fan but I've played this CD once and I'm in no particular rush to hear it again! Having said that, I'll be happy to buy the rest of Glenn's demo albums that are being released throughout the year - but not for the £10 asking price. (£5.99 maybe....)
My advice? Buy East Side Story and listen to one of Squeeze's masterpieces as it was supposed to be heard.........or wait for the Special Edition Re-Release later this year.
Being a massive Squeeze & Glenn fan over the years, I've looked forward to hearing these early demos from the East Side Story sessions. Whilst it's interesting in places to hear (for example) how a song like "I Don't Like Love" (included here) ended up morphing into "I Can't Hold On" from the Sweets From A Stanger album, it's difficult to imagine that anyone other than an ardent Squeeze fan would be interested in this curio. There's nothing here that betters the finished album versions (in my humble opinion).
I'm a fan but I've played this CD once and I'm in no particular rush to hear it again! Having said that, I'll be happy to buy the rest of Glenn's demo albums that are being released throughout the year - but not for the £10 asking price. (£5.99 maybe....)
My advice? Buy East Side Story and listen to one of Squeeze's masterpieces as it was supposed to be heard.........or wait for the Special Edition Re-Release later this year.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Interesting collection of demos made by Glenn Tilbrook from the East Side Story sessions before producer Elvis Costello got his hands on them. Great to hear how they all started off, although at times with his basic recording equipment it sounds like the pet shop boys on a bad day! This is probably more for the die hard Squeeze fans...
There will be 4 other demo albums coming out featuring songs from other squeeze albums.
There will be 4 other demo albums coming out featuring songs from other squeeze albums.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
These are home demo recordings.....
12 Nov 2007
Format:Audio CD
I don't know what the customer who gave this one star was expecting. If you are a fan of Glenn's and are someone who's willing to shell out $30 for it, then this should not be a disappointment. What you're getting here is a disc of 1980-81 home demo recordings -- so if you're looking for sonic excellence, look elsewhere. This does sound rough compared to fully produced studio recordings, but if you go into this purchase fully aware of its purpose, then sound quality takes a back seat. This features songs from the excellent "East Side Story" album in their earliest form -- some songs are fleshed out already, some are in embryonic form. But it provides great insight into how the songs evolved, and it gives you the chance to hear a handful of previously unreleased songs from that period. It's just Glenn, his guitars, some effects pedals, and a drum machine here and there. This really is for Squeeze diehards only, but if you are a loyal follower, you won't be disappointed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Sound is fine. These are demos, after all.
19 Dec 2007
Format:Audio CD
A few folks have complained about the sound on this. (These are demos, so I don't know what they were expecting!) It's not THAT bad. These rough low-fi demos are a real treat for any Squeeze-aholic. Hearing what the "East Side Story" songs were like before they were re-worked. Hearing Glenn's vocal for "Tempted" and the slightly-up-beat "Labelled With Love" are only two of the many highlights. If there's any complaints, the packaging is kinda flimsy and (worst of all) there is no demo for "Piccadilly"! Oh well.
Can't wait for the next installment of Tilbrook's demos. Way to go, mate!
Can't wait for the next installment of Tilbrook's demos. Way to go, mate!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
This disc is an absolute gem!
13 Mar 2008
Format:Audio CD
I've been a Squeeze/Glenn Tilbrook fan for years and years and this disc feels like a missing piece of the puzzle. It's a genuine thrill to hear this music presented in its original form. Had these songs been presented in any other form--or with lots of production and polish--they would lose their very essence. Accept this workbook as it is: a rare glimpse into the creative process of one of the only bands that mattered.
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