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The Absolute Game

Skids | Format: Audio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (4 Oct 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Track
  • ASIN: B00005RHJU
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 157,019 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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A No.9 hit when first released in 1980, this was The Skids third studio album and their commercially most successful release - Includes the hit singles Circus Games (No.32), Goodbye Civilian (No.52) and Woman In Winter (No.49) - The rare Strength Thru Joy album, originally given away with initial copies the vinyl album, has been added as a bonus to give a definitive 21 track revamp of this critically acclaimed album - The original LP artwork has now been joined by lyrics to all the songs, detailed liner notes and illustrations of all relevant singles sleeves

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars And about time too! 13 Nov 2008
By Kenneth F. Mcara TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
I remember waiting for this to come out on vinyl, and being delighted with it when it did. I loved the embossed cover too, and still have it in pretty much mint condition.

Although there were apparently difficulties in the band when this was being written and recorded, every track is a gem, with the cream of the crop - for me - being the cracking "Circus Games", which starts at a incredible lick and builds and builds, eventually throwing everything in, including a didgeridoo and a children's chorus. I've often wondered why it wasn't a more successful single; perhaps it was to do with Richard Jobson's very laid-back performances on TOTP.

The lads from Dunfermline toun are on the top of their game here, and it's good to hear that "Strength through Joy" is included.

The reissue should also bring down the silly prices being asked for the previous CD version of this album on ebay and other such sites.

Please note that the reviews below which were written prior to November 2008 refer to the previous CD release which included the shorter version of "A Woman In Winter" and did not have the tracks from "Strength through Joy".
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute brilliance! 10 Nov 2008
By O Hooligan
Format:Audio CD
The Absolute Game - the third album from The Skids sees a maturity to the band's songwriting without losing any of their trademark calling cards. The blistering guitar riffs and stunning melodies from the late great Stuart Adamson, married to vocalist Richard Jobson's intriguing lyrics and unmistakable delivery are still there and combined with the Skids signature singalongs ensure that there's hardly any fat on this album. Add to that the fantastically solid rhythm section of Russell Webb and Mike Baillie and a great production and you've got a forgotten classic album.
This release restores Adamson's beautiful guitar solo to the brilliant A Woman in Winter (why was it chopped in the first place??) and also comes with the tracks that made up the album Strength Through Joy ( an album of more `experimental' songs that came free with initial copies of the vinyl album) well worth a listen to hear what this great band were actually capable of.
Buy it.
You won't be disappointed.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Close....but no cigar 13 July 2004
By harmonicaman
Format:Audio CD
At last,
The Absolute Game on CD!!!!!!!,
Under normal circumstances I would not have quibbled with the lack of extra's, but only one B Side, "Specky Potter.........." from the Goodbye Civilian single is the only completely original track from The Absolute Games' singles, its also instrumental, lo-fi recorded [it seems] and actually........not very good.

While its good to both see and hear this album on CD, one incredulous question remains.........

Why, Why, Why does this version of the album include the single edit of A Woman in Winter.... the 4 minute version, missing out Adamsons excellent guitar solo, a full verse and shortening the fade out considerably...........

this album should get a 5 star review, in fact its worthy of a 6,
but because of the horrible edit I gave it a 4

Perhaps this album will see the CD format one day it is proper version.......until then,

if you can get it cheap, go for it .....or convert your vinyl version to cd until the day its eventually released without "errors"

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars The Third best Skids LP.
Apparently this is Richard Jobson's favourite Skids LP, he mentions that he thought they were at the height of their powers when this LP came out in late summer 1980. Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by PT
5.0 out of 5 stars Underrated or what
Having purchased both Scared to Dance & Days in Europa CD to replace my old vinyl fairly recently I thought I reminded myself how truly awesome the Skids were. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2009 by JS
5.0 out of 5 stars Stuart Adamson is a god!
I've been waiting for this to be re-released on CD for ages. Well worth the wait. My favourite Skids album and it's easy to see why the Edge is such a big fan of the band. Buy it!
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by Haggis
5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome return for classic Skids album.
Finally after lengthy negotiations it is here! The bestselling Skids album with great singles and no filler,but the added bonus is the inclusion of the "Strength Through Joy" bonus... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2008 by Colin Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars Second that....Where is Strength Through Joy?
Another cracking outing for The Skids. Total agreement with what most reviewers have written, my favourite being Woman In Winter (despite the criminal editing! Read more
Published on 28 July 2007 by Whistlekiller
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute genius
I struggle to remember now as it was a long time ago! I was only a kid when I saw them doing Masquerade on Top Of The Pops and that was it really.

Fast forward to 1980. Read more

Published on 20 May 2005 by sonik57
5.0 out of 5 stars But where is "Strength Through Joy"?
It's great to finally get this classic album on CD along with the earlier releases.

I was wondering, however, where is the free album that came with the vinyl version,... Read more

Published on 7 May 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars This is Stunning!
When I saw the Skids playing 'Circus Games' on TOTP back in 1980 I was blown away. This is one of the few albums I've got on vinyl that I'm also happy to get on CD (quite apart... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2002 by Lee Derbyshire (email@leederbyshire.com)
5.0 out of 5 stars The Boys From Dunfermline Do Well
"The Absolute Game" was the third and most successful Skids album. Out went the theatricals of "Days In Europa" and in came a much more musically tighter album... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2001
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